Dr. Mary, as she is known to parents and their children alike, believes that she has one of the worlds best professions. Her passion for her work shows. Dr. Mary was recently selected by the readers of Chicago Parent Magazine as one of Chicagos Favorite Kids Docs.

Dr. Mary has more than 20years of experience in private practice! She owns and operates City Kids Dental North Shore, LLC., as well as, City Kids Dental, PC in Lincoln Square. Dr. Mary is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a licensed Pediatric Dental Specialist by the State of Illinois. Her memberships include: the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists and the Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Mary is a past-president of the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry, a former chairperson for the Illinois State Dental Societys public relations committee, and she served as a media spokesperson and participant in the Illinois State Dental Societys first Mission of Mercy Event to bring dental services to the under-served patients of Illinois.

Dr. Mary earned a BS in Biology from the University of Michigan in 1989 and a DDS from Northwestern University School of Dentistry in 1993. While at Northwestern, she was elected to the dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She returned to Ann Arbor and completed a MS in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Michigan in 1995. Her masters thesis work entitled The role of the Bcl-x Protein in Wound Neovascularization, earned her many accolades and contributed to an expanding body of research that may ultimately assist in the treatment of chronic inflammatory skin disease and epithelial tumors. Dr. Mary is the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Student Research Award. She also holds the very special distinction of having been awarded the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistrys Ralph E. McDonald Award. This award is given annually to one new pediatric dentist for excellence in research enhancing the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Mary is also proud to have received the University of Michigan Pediatric Dental Alumni Memorial Award for excellence as a graduate student.

Dr. Mary loves learning and sharing her expertise. She has spent time teaching clinical pediatric dentistry as an adjunct clinical professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Michigan and as a dental attending at The Childrens Memorial Hospital of Chicago. She remains affiliated withAnn and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago.

Dr. Mary resides in the Lincoln Square neighborhood with her cat Temoku. She loves the small town character and the close knit community. Dr. Mary likes to garden, but also enjoys the delicious finds at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. Although she loves to cook using these locally grown items, she also loves trying new restaurants. During Cubs season, she can be sighted often at Wrigley Field. Her other interests include traveling, live music, reading non-fiction, pottery and spending time with friends and family, especially her niece and nephew.

Dr. Pappas loves working with children and prides herself on creating a positive, fun and safe environment for her patients. She believes education is the single best tool for maintaining a happy and healthy smile. Dr. Pappas is patient and gentle and strives to create memorable experiences and habits that will last a lifetime.

Dr. Pappas completed her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts in 2012. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from A.T. Still Universitys Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health in St. Louis in 2018. She was nominated by her faculty and received the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Student award in recognition of excellence in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Pappas is a world traveler and a citizen of three countries! Devoted to helping children from all backgrounds, Dr. Pappas also earned her Master of Public Health at A.T. Still University and has participated in service trips to Honduras and Jamaica.

Dr. Pappas completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Illinois in Chicago, earning an additional Master in Oral Sciences. She conducted her Masters research on maternal mental health and pediatric patient failure rates. As her final project for her Masters, Dr. Pappas established an educational oral hygiene program for expecting mothers at her local public aid clinic. Dr. Pappas is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society and Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity.

Dr. Pappas lives in the West Loop and enjoys trying out all the new restaurants the neighborhood has to offer. In addition, Dr. Pappas enjoys yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. If shes not in the office, you can probably find her in a group fitness class!

Dr. Keira Ginsberg (Dr. Keira) grew up in Westchester, New York. She received her B.A. in History and Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude. Her love for working with children and art, led her to dentistry and she was awarded a merit scholarship to earn her D.M.D. at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. She graduated cum laude and was selected into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. During these years Dr. Keira prioritized community programs, involving herself in the Special Olympics, providing dental care on mission trips, and working extensively with autism in art therapy and public policy. She went on to complete her pediatric specialty training at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO.

Pediatric dentistry is in her roots! Dr. Keiras father is a retired pediatric dentist. Dr. Keira grew up knowing dentistry could be fun and is honored to be able to serve that role for her future patients, creating life-long positive dental relationships. Dr. Keira is committed to learning each individual childs needs and working through all anxieties and fears in a fun and positive nature while providing the best care possible.

Dr. Keira is thrilled for her new adventure in Chicago. She is excited to explore all Chicago has to offer including the great food, live music (she can go on and on about music), sports, and lake shore runs. In her spare time, Dr. Keira is an avid painter who loves travel, reading, new music finds, and walks everywhere. As a snow and beach enthusiast, she stays active with yoga, rock climbing and taking on new hobbies like skiing and surfing.

Following dental school, Dr. Higgins completed a Hospital General Practice Residency in New York. He was then accepted into the anesthesiology residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, 1980-82. Since completion of his anesthesia training, Dr. Higgins has practiced dental anesthesiology, providing office based anesthesia care throughout the Northern Illinois area.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Higgins is a long-standing faculty member with the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Illinois Hospital Medical Center, and holds the academic rank of Associate Professor of Anesthesiology with that department and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Higgins is a regional and national lecturer and is published in the area of Anesthesiology for Dentistry.

On the local level, he served on Mediation & Peer Review for the Chicago Dental Society, as President of his Northwest Suburban branch, on the Chicago Midwinter Lecture and Exhibits Committees, as Program Chairman of the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, and as Chairman of the Members Group of the Chicago Dental Society.

On the state level, Dr. Higgins is pleased to have served on the Publications and Legislative committees and other numerous committees of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), as a member of ISDS Board of Trustees, Program Chairman of the ISDS Leadership Conference, Program Chairman for the ISDS Annual Session, and delegate/alternate delegate to the American Dental Association.

Dr. Higgins is a Fellow of both the American and the International College of Dentists. He is board certified with the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and the National Board of Anesthesiology. He is a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Higgins is a recipient of the prestigious Dr. Leonard M. Monheim Lifetime Achievement Award for Anesthesiology.

Dr. Higgins is a native of the Chicago area and resides in Palatine with his wife, Mary. He enjoys spending time with his three children Ryan, Lindsay, Mitchell, and his new grandbaby! He also enjoys boating, fishing, and gardening when he can find the time!