Dr. Loya-Costabile is a bilingual pediatric
dentist committed to helping educate her
patients and their parents in the prevention of cavities
while at the same time alleviating the anxiety (and
sometimes fear!) that often accompanies a visit to the
dentist. Singing and actively engaging the children are
part of Dr. Loya-Costabile’s unique way of making each
dental visit fun - not something to avoid. No less than
the Surgeon General has termed cavities the number one
infectious disease among U.S. children. Regular
preventative care and strong oral hygiene are the keys
to changing this unfortunate statistic.
We are a MINIMAL SEDATION office. We
offer Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to only the most
anxious of patients and those that are in need of oral
surgery. Dr. Loya-Costabile takes great pride in being
able to work with most children in a non-pharmacological
(without drugs) manner. Our goal is to work with your
child through a trusting, long-term relationship
fostered using one on one communication. Your child is
our number one priority: we want him/her to be
comfortable and relaxed for all dental appointments, so
Dr. Loya-Costabile will discuss options making sure that
your child receives the best treatment for him/her. In
those rare cases where for medical or other reasons it
is in your child's best interest to be treated “asleep”
we will discuss treatment options at an affiliated
hospital or other appropriately equipped facility.
Dr. Loya -Costabile grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois
where she attended Jefferson Elementary, Sandburg Middle
School and York High School. Dr. Loya-Costabile earned a
Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The University of
Chicago and went on to the University of Michigan Dental
School where she received her dental degree in 1990. In
1991, she completed a General Practice Residency with an
emphasis in Pediatric Medicine & Dentistry from the
University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. In 1993,
she completed her Residency in Pediatric Dentistry from
the University of Illinois Chicago. From 1993 to 2002,
Dr. Loya-Costabile was a Clinical Assistant Professor at
Loyola University Hospital while teaching at the Oral
Health Center and having hospital privileges. She has
also been previously affiliated to Westlake Community
Hospital.
Dr. Loya-Costabile is a Diplomate of the
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Upon
completion of specialty training, Pediatric dentists may
voluntarily seek to certify their professional
excellence through an evaluation and critique of their
abilities by their colleagues. After validation of
credentials, pediatric dentist candidates are eligible
to initiate the certifying process administered by the
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). The ABPD
Board of Directors are elected by the membership of the
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. This rigorous
multi-part examination is voluntary and is for the
purpose of validating the candidates' advanced training
and their clinical and diagnostic abilities. Mastering
this voluntary examination honors one with the highest
level of validation and expertise in the specialty, and
he/she is designated a Diplomate of the ABPD, becoming a
member of the college of Diplomates. Only a limited
number of pediatric dentists in the world have been
honored in this way. As a result, it is considered the
“Gold Standard” within the specialty. Dr. Loya-Costabile
is very proud to be a Diplomate of The American Board of
Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Loya-Costabile is also an active member of the
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Illinois
Society of Pediatric Dentist( Past Board Member),
American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental
Society and Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Loya-Costabile
is also BLS and PALS certified and regularly attends
continuing education courses.
Dr. Loya-Costabile’s personal interest lie in the
areas of her family, including her husband David and
their two active children, Gabriela and Daniel. In
addition to her focus on her own family, she is
dedicated to helping other families that are less
fortunate, and she has regularly volunteered her time
conducting free patient care and education to
under-served patient populations in the Chicago land
area as well as abroad. Her professional goal is to be
actively involved in pediatric dentistry and to provide
the highest quality of care to her patients.
-Dr. Flor D. Loya-Costabile
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Our team consists of passionate individuals who are
kind, friendly and caring. They strive to ensure
a pleasant experience during your child’s visits to our
office. Our experienced and energetic team
members’ goal is to communicate well with both you and
your child to provide the best care possible.
Dr. Loya-Costabile truly believes her greatest asset
in treating children is not her office or advanced
dental equipment. Without a doubt, the most important
aspect of her office is her staff—the wonderful group of
individuals that have a genuine love for children. Their
friendly smile, gentle ways and calm demeanor are
responsible for helping our patients have a positive
experience every time they visit – turning frowns or
fears into smiles.
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