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.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 16 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCathrina Obillos
2 years ago
Friendly staff! Love the environment and the service is excellent. Thank you for taking care of my child teeth
Nallely Munguia
2 years ago
Want a great pediatrician dentist, check out Dr. Pollina he is the BEST!!
Chris Barbarino
2 years ago
Great Staff. Dr. Pollina was amazing! He was very Friendly and was able to make my son laugh through out the entire exam. I will be bringing both my kids to see Dr Pollina. Thank you!!!
Lisa Helbig
2 years ago
We have been going to Dr. Pollina since my kids were toddlers. This is a "family" practice and I don't use that word lightly. The entire practice are genuine people the make you feel right at home all the time. I just love them all. I had a rough year with my health and finances and they took care of me literally. I'll never forget what they did for my family. Eternally grateful!!! My son just go his braces off, he looks amazing. This doctors takes the times does not rush. You will be so pleased with the results! All the best!!
Chris Barbarino
3 years ago
Great Staff. Dr. Pollina was amazing! He was very Friendly and was able to make my son laugh through out the entire exam. I will be bringing both my kids to see Dr Pollina. Thank you!!!
Lisa Helbig
3 years ago
We have been going to Dr. Pollina since my kids were toddlers. This is a "family" practice and I don't use that word lightly. The entire practice are genuine people the make you feel right at home all the time. I just love them all. I had a rough year with my health and finances and they took care of me literally. I'll never forget what they did for my family. Eternally grateful!!! My son just go his braces off, he looks amazing. This doctors takes the times does not rush. You will be so pleased with the results! All the best!!
todd tracy
4 years ago
Great with kids
Allan Parungao, MD
4 years ago
We're long time patients of his and after several years with the same dental insurance, we switched to Delta Dental. Since we are current and have been relatively happy with our care, we show up for our scheduled appointment and ask, are we "in network" with this new plan? They take the card, copy it, and reassure me twice during that visit, "yes, we are in network." I say out loud, "are you sure? Because if we are not, we are going to leave and reschedule" They reiterate, "yes, we are. Don't worry about it." When the proceed to get routine services that are listed as "100% covered" per our plan. Two weeks later, we get two bills for two dates of service. We suffer on hold with Delta and find out, "NO he is not part of our network." I call for clarification. The billing manager at his office tells us, "sorry, we are not in your Delta network, so you are going to have to pay this bill which is over $500." Furious, I remind her of our convo on the day of service. No luck. They want our money and we feel that this "surprise billing" was at best an error of incompetence, or at worst, an willful omission in orer to get a higher payment as out of network providers. We canceled our upcoming appointments and will not be going back.
Sabrina Tucker
4 years ago
The staff are all Wonderful and Dr. Pollina is the best!
Corey Kaplan
4 years ago
Would give Zero stars If I could. All they care about is money and they try and charge you for things you didn't even ask for. I brought my Granddaughter in for an appointment today and they weren't prepared. The Dr. Yelled at the assistant after making us wait for 30 minutes to get the room ready. Then they informed us they would only do a fraction of the work for more money than was estimated. When we said no and we're leaving, they had the audacity to try and charge us $150 for the visit. We left and will never go back. I wouldn't trust an operation like them to work on a cadaver, much less my Granddaughter!
Sabrina Tucker
5 years ago
The staff are all Wonderful and Dr. Pollina is the best!
Corey Kaplan
5 years ago
Would give Zero stars If I could. All they care about is money and they try and charge you for things you didn't even ask for. I brought my Granddaughter in for an appointment today and they weren't prepared. The Dr. Yelled at the assistant after making us wait for 30 minutes to get the room ready. Then they informed us they would only do a fraction of the work for more money than was estimated. When we said no and we're leaving, they had the audacity to try and charge us $150 for the visit. We left and will never go back. I wouldn't trust an operation like them to work on a cadaver, much less my Granddaughter!
Allan Parungao, MD
5 years ago
We're long time patients of his and after several years with the same dental insurance, we switched to Delta Dental. Since we are current and have been relatively happy with our care, we show up for our scheduled appointment and ask, are we "in network" with this new plan? They take the card, copy it, and reassure me twice during that visit, "yes, we are in network." I say out loud, "are you sure? Because if we are not, we are going to leave and reschedule" They reiterate, "yes, we are. Don't worry about it." When the proceed to get routine services that are listed as "100% covered" per our plan. Two weeks later, we get two bills for two dates of service. We suffer on hold with Delta and find out, "NO he is not part of our network." I call for clarification. The billing manager at his office tells us, "sorry, we are not in your Delta network, so you are going to have to pay this bill which is over $500." Furious, I remind her of our convo on the day of service. No luck. They want our money and we feel that this "surprise billing" was at best an error of incompetence, or at worst, an willful omission in orer to get a higher payment as out of network providers. We canceled our upcoming appointments and will not be going back.
todd tracy
5 years ago
Great with kids
EJ Choi
5 years ago
If you're looking for a dental care for your kiddos, this is the place to be! As a mother of 3 boys, I LOVE that all your dental care including orthodontics at one location. My kids have begun seeing Dr. Pollina and his caring staff since they were 2yr.olds, and love them! It's one place for all my kids' dental appointments! My oldest had braces in 2nd grade as soon as he needed, and has been wearing retainers since 4th grade. It prob. couldn't be possible without regular check ups with the expert in orthodontics. Also, one of my twins had his molar grow naturally (it had been stuck in the gum due to limited space/too close to the next tooth) with the noninvasive treatment. As a mom, it is comforting to know that Dr. Pollina and his crew choose invasive treatments as a last resort!
Lisa Marie Lobos
5 years ago
I came in with my two daughters recently and fell absolutely in love with the staff. My girls were both very anxious and worried for their first appointment at a new office but we walked in and were greeted by a woman with curly hair and a friendly smile. She introduced herself to my girls and talked with them about their day. It was a really nice gesture to make them feel welcomed and comfortable. The appointment went so smoothly too! My girls didn't cry or act nervous ONCE, and they're usual screamers and criers! It's incredible how Dr. Khan and Paulina were able to keep my girls calm and make the cleaning interactive and fun. The same curly haired woman helped us out with our next appointment and she was the sweetest and most understanding with our crazy schedule! Can't wait to come back with my girls for our next appointments!
EJ Choi
6 years ago
If you're looking for a dental care for your kiddos, this is the place to be! As a mother of 3 boys, I LOVE that all your dental care including orthodontics at one location. My kids have begun seeing Dr. Pollina and his caring staff since they were 2yr.olds, and love them! It's one place for all my kids' dental appointments! My oldest had braces in 2nd grade as soon as he needed, and has been wearing retainers since 4th grade. It prob. couldn't be possible without regular check ups with the expert in orthodontics. Also, one of my twins had his molar grow naturally (it had been stuck in the gum due to limited space/too close to the next tooth) with the noninvasive treatment. As a mom, it is comforting to know that Dr. Pollina and his crew choose invasive treatments as a last resort!
Lisa Marie Lobos
6 years ago
I came in with my two daughters recently and fell absolutely in love with the staff. My girls were both very anxious and worried for their first appointment at a new office but we walked in and were greeted by a woman with curly hair and a friendly smile. She introduced herself to my girls and talked with them about their day. It was a really nice gesture to make them feel welcomed and comfortable. The appointment went so smoothly too! My girls didn't cry or act nervous ONCE, and they're usual screamers and criers! It's incredible how Dr. Khan and Paulina were able to keep my girls calm and make the cleaning interactive and fun. The same curly haired woman helped us out with our next appointment and she was the sweetest and most understanding with our crazy schedule! Can't wait to come back with my girls for our next appointments!
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