Dr. Ashlee L. Cosantino is a pediatric dental specialist at Growing Smiles Chicago, serving children and families in the Chicago, IL area. As a pediatric dentist, she focuses exclusively on the oral health needs of children, from routine preventive visits to more complex dental treatments. Growing Smiles Chicago holds a 5-star Google rating based on 69 patient reviews, reflecting a consistent track record of positive outcomes for young patients. A notable capability at the practice is treating complex pediatric cases without the need for full general anesthesia, offering families a meaningful alternative to hospital-based procedures. The Growing Smiles Chicago team includes multiple pediatric dental specialists, meaning children receive care from providers trained specifically for their developmental stage and emotional needs. Parents looking for a practice that prioritizes child comfort and long-term oral health will find that the team's training and approach is built around exactly that goal.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Residency in pediatric dentistry, Lurie Children's, 2009- (2011)
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (2009)

Board Certifications

Pediatric dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 05/15/2009

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Areas of Focus

Infant oral healthPreventive dentistryRestorative dentistryDentistry for patients with special needsPediatric dentistry

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Chicago Dental Society
Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Beyond the Office

Interim Division Head, Dentistry at Lurie Children's

Program Director of the Lurie Children's Postdoctoral Program in Pediatric Dentistry (since 2019)

Teaching dental residents

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