At Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry, we provide kind, individualized dental care for infants, children, and adolescents. We want kids to have positive dental experiences, so that they can have great dental health for the rest of their lives. Here, we strive to cultivate an inspiring and inclusive dental environment through the power of kindness and quality-focused care. Our vision is to bring oral health and vitality to the little ones right in our neighborhood, and provide peace of mind to the parents who accompany them. From toddlers to teens, we’re Chicago’s go-to for gentle, expert pediatric care.
Since childhood, Dr. Amy Shah’s inquisitive, hands-on spirit has led her to a lifelong love of creating strong, healthy smiles. At the age of 12, Dr. Amy moved from Arizona’s sun-drenched, desert landscapes to Chicago’s charming, concrete corridors - the place she now calls home.
Dr. Amy attended dental school at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned her DMD. After graduating, she began helping others as a general dentist for 5 years, and served as a Dental Director for a community health center in the Windy City for the last 3. With a passion for treating children, Dr. Amy headed back to the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she completed her pediatric dental residency. Today, Dr. Amy is a board-certified pediatric dentist and holds numerous awards in her field. Through her outstanding patient care and attentiveness, Dr. Amy is providing children of all ages and developmental stages with thriving oral health. As an extrovert, her favorite facet of pediatric dentistry is truly getting to know the tiniest, yet most meaningful details about her patients.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Amy fills her days with reading, biking, enjoying Chicago’s diverse and delicious food scene, and spending time with her 2 daughters and husband. If you’re looking for a compassionate pediatric dentist near you, she can’t wait to meet you and your family!
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Dr. Kayla is a Chicagoland native hailing from the northern suburbs but now calls the city home. She left the Windy City to attend undergrad at Washington University in St. Louis (but maintains her love for the Cubs). Afterwards, she attended dental school in the Big Apple at Columbia University earning her DDS degree. While at Columbia, Dr. Kayla developed a passion for treating children with all needs and medical complexities volunteering with after school programs to provide oral hygiene instructions and have some fun along the way! This drove her to move back to Chicago and attend the University of Illinois Chicago for pediatric dental residency earning her MS and completing a research project on the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on oral care.
When not talking to kids about the latest episodes of Bluey, princess movie or singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, she enjoys being a dog mom to her golden mountain dog. She also loves binging the latest show on any streaming service, trying the newest restaurants in Chicago or enjoying the latest Taylor Swift Album. Her energetic personality is excited to meet you and be a part of the Milktooth family!
Dr. Kaanti is excited to come to Chicago from Michigan. She’s originally from Texas where she did most of her educational training. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from The University of Texas in Austin. She then went on to obtain her dental degree at University of Texas Health Center in San Antonio where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) with high honors. Dr. Kaanti furthered her education with post-doctoral studies at the University of Michigan where she earned her speciality certificate and Masters of Science in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Kaanti loves working with children because of their enthusiasm and imagination. She enjoys interacting with young patients, fostering trust, and ensuring that dental visits are positive experiences. She firmly believes that a positive dental visit can have a profound and lasting impact on a child's overall health and self-esteem. Her goal is for every child to leave the visit feeling more confident in their smiles and themselves.
In her free time, Dr. Kaanti loves to explore her new city of Chicago. She is an avid basketball and football fan. She enjoys baking and cooking and trying new cuisines.
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Tucked within Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, we’re making dental trips effortless by providing free-parking just outside of our office. When you step into our building, you’ll be greeted by Milktooth’s friendly faces, and an inviting space that’s evocative of both relaxation and play. Blending sleek, Scandinavian vibes with fun, bright pops of color, we’ve designed every room in our dental practice to appeal to both toddlers and teens. Our office dons modern amenities, like refreshing beverages, cozy seating, an iPad station, a kids’ play area, and TVs with headphones available in every treatment room.
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