Flor Loya-Costabile, DDS is abilingual pediatric dentistcommitted 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-Costabiles 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.
Dr. Loya-Costabile grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois where she attended Jefferson Elementary, Sandburg Middle School and York High School. She 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 aDiplomate 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-Costabiles 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.
Our team consists of passionate individuals who are kind, friendly and caring. They strive toensure a pleasant experience during your childs 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 staffthe 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.
Our office provides a caring and nurturing environment complete with the latest innovations, techniques and technology to provide the highest quality of care. We are committed to providing a meaningful service to the community and we pledge to build a unique relationship with children and their families to achieve a healthy and lasting smile. We are dedicated to serving children from infancy through college age, providing a positive and gentle experience from the start. We emphasize the importance of excellent oral health and help achieve healthy, long-lasting smiles. As a digital office (with a goal of eventually becoming paperless), we are equipped with advanced technology designed to enhance the experience of our patients and their families. Our goal is to provide a comfortable atmosphere in which children can feel safe and have a fun and enjoyable visit each and every time.
We strive to make our practice be a Dental Home for children. Our dental home is unique because we make every effort to have every patient receive Quality Care, Positive Experiences, Education, and Prevention. Our vision is to help every child become cavity free. We provide quality care, use digital x-rays that reduce radiation by 90%, and our greatest desire is to make every child feel at home with numerous books, games, and movies. We place a strong emphasis on developing positive experiences for our patients and their parents are also welcome to join their children during treatment. We are able to accomplish this by maximizing quality time and proper behavior management skills. Often, within a few minutes we are able to gain trust and alleviate apprehension of a child and that of his/her parents. Part of our education and prevention is to use specialized products such as flavored toothpaste and fluoride gels that can help children prevent cavities.
Elmhurst Location (To our current patients from Geneva , Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville and Milwaukee, this practice location was chosen with you in mind.) Also serving the surrounding communities of Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Bensenville, Hillside, Addison, Villa Park and other Du Page County communities. This is our newest office, and it is located at 134 W. Vallette Street.
Our team emphasizes comprehensive quality care and progressive pediatric treatments. In addition to a range of preventative appliances to suit any of your childs needs, we also specialize in sedation and general anesthesia where necessary for the most anxious children. We do however pride ourselves on our minimal sedation philosophy. Our practice is built on love for children and provides a positive experience right from the start. We view each child as a unique individual who must be treated positively and ensure that they feel comfortable and secure. Our goal is to establish trust and confidence with you and your child (our number one priority); making your visit to the dentist fun and enjoyable for the entire family.
We have carefully selected our professional team based on experience, skill, education, and personality. The result is a team that delivers an absolutely positive environment and unrivaled level of personal care to each and every patient. We find that our patients do very well with their procedures and look forward to their visits thanks to our highly trained team.
Our practice is built on love for children and provides a positive experience right from the start. We view each child as a unique individual who must be treated positively and ensure that they feel comfortable and secure. Our goal is to establish trust and confidence with you and your child (our number one priority); making your visit to the dentist fun and enjoyable for the entire family.
We accept all major credit cards, ATM cards, cash, and personal checks. For our patients convenience we have arranged a payment plan through a third party, which helps our patients receive their treatment in a timely manner.