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Dr. Kristin McCullough Elliot
Dr. Kristin, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, is originally from Watseka, Illinois. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in three years before moving to Chicago.
Dr. Kristin received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. While in dental school she enjoyed participating in service opportunities to promote oral health for children in the Chicagoland area. She also traveled to both Fort Lupton, Colorado, and a remote village in the Yucatan peninsula for dental service trips treating multiple families in need. Receiving acknowledgements for her service and academic accomplishments, she graduated with honors from UIC dental school. Given the love she has for children and teaching, pediatric dentistry was the natural choice for Dr. Kristin.
Dr. Kristin completed her pediatric dental residency at Northwestern University where she served as chief pediatric dental resident at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Being a hospital-based program, she was trained extensively in treating medically compromised children. One of Dr. Kristin's passions in pediatric dentistry is management of dental trauma. She has given numerous presentations to her dental colleagues as well as the Emergency Department physicians at Children's Memorial Hospital. While a resident, she completed research on a cutting-edge material used for nerve treatments and was able to present her findings at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists annual conference in Washington, DC. Dr. Kristin is currently on staff at Children's Memorial Hospital in the department of surgery.
Dr. Kristin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Less than half of children's dentists nationwide receive this distinction. Dr. Kristin completed her boards in the shortest time frame possible following residency. She is also an Illinois State Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Kristin holds a position on the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry board, and serves on the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentists, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kristin enjoys spending time with her family. Her husband, Dan Elliot, is originally from Ontario, Canada, and is currently a commercial real estate broker in the West Loop. They enjoy many activities—traveling, volleyball, running marathons, snowboarding, music, cooking, and eating desserts. They are both avid sports fans and love cheering for their favorite Chicago teams, especially the Bears! Dr. Kristin is known for her sweet tooth and can offer many tricks to having both a sweet tooth and a healthy smile.
Dr. Reena Shah
Dr. Reena is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and has been practicing in the Chicago area since 2000. Originally from Michigan, she received both her Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan. After dental school Dr. Reena moved to Chicago to complete a General Practice Residency in a joint program with the University of Illinois and University of Chicago. She practiced general dentistry for the next four years before returning to Northwestern University to complete her pediatric dental residency at Children's Memorial Hospital.
During her residency at Children's Memorial Hospital, Dr. Reena served as chief resident and focused her research on prevention and infant oral health. She has presented information on these topics to her dental and medical colleagues, as well as to various parent groups. After completing her specialty training, Dr. Reena was invited to remain at Children's Memorial Hospital as one of only three pediatric dental specialists. In addition to maintaining a private practice within the hospital, she is responsible for training the current residents in all aspects of pediatric dentistry. She appreciates the challenges that are unique to an academic environment and enjoys her teaching role. Dr. Reena will continue in her current role as an attending doctor at Children's Memorial Hospital while working at Growing Smiles.
Dr. Reena has received her Illinois state specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a national distinction achieved by very few pediatric dentists. She currently holds memberships in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists, the Illinois State Dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society. In her free time, Dr. Reena also works with CARE, an organization that advocates for women and children worldwide.
Dr. Reena is married to Jeffrey Wojno, a general dentist in Lincoln Park, and they have two daughters. As a parent herself, she knows and understands the needs of the young patients she treats. Her daughters help keep her current on all the new books, plays, and children’s activities throughout the city! She enjoys traveling, playing dress up with her two girls, and spending time with friends and family.