Dr. Victoria Ursitti is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 19 years of experience caring for children's teeth in Arlington Heights. She specializes in helping anxious kids and parents feel calm and confident during dental visits, and she's especially skilled in treating lip and tongue-ties using advanced laser technology. Dr. Ursitti earned her dental degree from Tufts University and completed specialized training at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and she's been recognized nationally for her research on helping children relax during dental care. She's actively involved in leading dental organizations across Illinois and genuinely loves working with families—in fact, she's been passionate about dentistry since childhood, when she set up a dental office in her basement! Dr. Ursitti is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Advanced training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Illinois in Chicago
Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University
General Practice Residency at New York Hospital in New York City
Doctorate in Dentistry from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Board Certifications

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Nationally Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: D.M.D

NPI registered: 04/23/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryLip and tongue-tie treatmentLaser frenectomiesBehavior management in pediatric dentistry

Technology & Equipment

LightScalpel CO2 laser
Laser dentistry for soft tissue procedures

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Illinois State Dental Society
Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry
International Association of Pediatric Dentists
International Association of Tongue Tie Professionals
Academy of Laser Dentistry
American College of Dentists
International College of Dentists
Pierre Fauchard Academy
Arcolian Dental Arts Society
Italian American Dental Organization

Awards & Recognition

National Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for research on Pharmacological Agents for Behavior Management

Beyond the Office

Current Director of the NW Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society

Former Trustee for the State Dental Society of Illinois

Past President of the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists

Former Delegate for the American Dental Association

Regularly teaches classes and gives lectures on laser frenectomy technology

Grew up in Brooklyn and Long Island, NY in a traditional Italian-American family

Set up a dental office in her basement as a child and checked everyone's teeth, including her pet poodle Sheba

Married to husband Patrick with one son named Gianni

Has two mini goldendoodles named Burton and Vanna

Lives on a small ranch with a barn in Barrington Hills

Enjoys downhill skiing, traveling, playing golf, cooking at home (especially Italian food during holidays), and working with dogs outdoors

Loves to exercise with at-home videos

Lifelong fan of the NY Mets

Used to participate in choral singing and would love to get back into it

Has a deep appreciation for the arts

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