Russell S. Pollina, D.D.S is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. He started a successful practice in Mt. Prospect, IL in 1993, and subsequently an office in Barrington in 1996. Dr. Pollinas office provides Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Pollina earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University in Chicago. He also earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from Loyola. In addition, he completed a two year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at The Mott Childrens Health Center in Michigan; in conjunction with Hurley Medical Center and Loyola University. Dr. Pollina holds Diplomate status at the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry College of Diplomates. He is a member of numerous organizations in his field including:

Dr. Pollina has served as a role model, Mentor, and tireless volunteer in his own community and beyond. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce in both Barrington and Mount Prospect. Since 2010, He has volunteered for the Illinois Mission of Mercy; providing a day of free dental services to the under served children of Illinois.

Since 2011, one week each year, Dr. Pollina travels to Guatemala with the Faith in Practice organization; a mission that is both rewarding, and close to his heart. The children and parents travel (mostly on foot) for miles to seek much needed medical and dental care. It is so gratifying to see the look of happiness on the both the faces of parents and children alike, it just warms the soul he said. Dr. Pollina donates supplies, instruments, and equipment for this mission, and encourages staff members and colleagues alike to volunteer for this much needed cause.

Locally, Dr. Pollina has served as a judge in the Mt. Prospect Park district Scholarship Program.Throughout the year, he is frequently asked to speak to Elementary and Pre-School programs educating children about oral hygiene, the importance of dental health, and having positive dental experiences.

Dr. Sheila Hall has been Dr. Pollinas Associate Dentist since May 2001, practicing at both his Mount Prospect and Barrington offices. She is an American Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, licensed in both Illinois and Nevada. Aside from Dr. Pollinas pediatric dental practice, she is the Dental Director at the Infant Welfare Society (IWS) of Chicago a community health care center located in Logan Square, providing comprehensive pediatric medical, dental, and mental health services to low-income families. Dr. Hall is also a clinical preceptor with the University Of Illinois School Of Dental Medicine- she mentors and instructs senior dental students in treating pediatric patients at IWS.

Dr. Hall received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago. She attained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loyola University School of Dentistry in Maywood, where she also continued to complete a post-graduate residency program in Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Hall is active within her profession: she is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry College of Diplomates, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois Primary Health Care Association. She also participates in the Bright Smiles from Birth program an oral health education and technical assistance program, targeting the pediatric medical profession on working with dental professionals to increase their awareness in infant oral health.

In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Hall holds an interest in forensics. She is a forensic dentist for DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Response Team) a federal organization which assists the families of victims, following national disasters or accidents. She was deployed following the World Trade Center Tragedy (New York 2001) and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (St. Gabriel, Louisiana 2005), where she participated on the Dental Identification Team on both missions. Dr. Hall is also the Co-Editor for the DMORT National Newsletter (since 2001) and a Regional DMORT Newsletter, The Voice of V (since 2004). Besides a DMORT team member, Dr. Hall is a member of the Cook County Medical Examiners Disaster Response Team.

Originally a Park Ridge native, Dr. Hall currently resides in Lake Zurich. She enjoys traveling, power walking, and watching Chicago sports. In her lifetime, she hopes to see her favorite football team the Chicago Bears- win another Super Bowl title. In the meantime, Dr. Hall is proud to be associated with Dr. Pollinas winning Dental Team!

We recommend routine dental cleanings for several reasons. When we perform a professional cleaning, we remove the buildup of plaque and tartar. We also clean the parts of your childs teeth that are hard to reach, such as underneath the gums.

We truly believe that regular dental examinations are important in order for your child to have good dental health and a smile of which he or she can be proud. We start by doing a professional cleaning, removing all of the bad tartar and other buildup on your childs teeth.

We are usually able to fill in broken teeth to make them look like normal teeth. We even use a cement that is the color of your childs teeth. If that does not work, we offer veneers and caps to cover up any broken teeth.

We are proud to offer sedation to give our patients a stress-free visit. One of the most commonly used types of sedation is nitrous oxide, which is also known as laughing gas. This helps many children relax during their procedure.

We believe that fluoride works well to strengthen childrens teeth. It also has been shown to help prevent tooth decay in people of all ages. For this reason, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association believe that topical fluoride is necessary for good oral health.

It is very important to be prepared in case your child has an emergency. Even though we wish that they wouldnt, emergencies do happen. Being educated and knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between losing and saving a tooth. You also need to know your dentists phone number.

Dental fillings are used to treat different dental problems like cavities and broken teeth. Teeth are usually filled with a material called composite resin, which is designed to look like natural teeth. Fillings can also be done with porcelain.

While orthodontics is sometimes considered mostly cosmetic, it is important to fix these problems for a healthy mouth. Teeth that are crooked or do not line up are the perfect place for food and bacteria to hide. They can also be hard to clean, leading to cavities and other problems down the line.

The goal in treating problem teeth is to ensure a healthy mouth in the future. It is important to close any gaps between teeth and to make sure the teeth all line up correctly. Sometimes teeth are crooked and need to be straightened. Orthodontics can also improve eating and even a patients speech in some cases.