Dr. Katwala's Care Philosophy
“As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Priya believes in early prevention, education, communication, and positive dental experiences to allow for a lifelong appreciation for dental health.”
Background
Dr. Priya was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. After completing her Masters in Biotechnology at Rush University, she received her doctor of dental medicine at the University of New England. Upon graduation, she was recognized for her skill set and professional demeanor by receiving the Bryan Stone Award from the Dental Line Network in special patient care. Dr. Priya went on to complete a 1 year General Practice Residency at Brookdale Hospital, which allowed her to excel in specialized training in emergency medicine, hospital based dentistry, and in caring for special needs patients.
Her pursuit of pediatric dentistry brought her to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center located in Queens, NY, where she successfully completed a pediatric dental residency. She was trained in sedation, behavior management, and became certified in frenectomy/laser dentistry. She is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Priya is thrilled to be back in the Chicagoland area with her family and friends to serve pediatric patients in the community. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, playing tennis with her husband, hiking, watching Formula 1 racing, and cheering on Chicago sports teams.
