About Us

Bringing Health and Vitality to Our Neighborhood

Our Mission

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.

Meet Dr. Amy Shah

Compassionate Care from a Fellow Chicago Mom

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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Meet Dr. Kayla!

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!

Big Hearts for Growing Smiles

Meet Our Caring Team

Empathetic, knowledgeable, and quick to lend a helping hand, the Milktooth crew is here to empower Chicago children to take pride in their smiles. With our strengths in kindness and ability to communicate with kids of all ages, we strive to create an inclusive environment and make fun, meaningful memories with each child we treat. We can’t wait to meet you and your family!

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Convenient. Modern. Fun.

Our Office

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.

Front of Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry office

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