Meet Dr. Sheila George
From an early age, Dr. Sheila George knew that she wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Throughout her childhood in Texas, she volunteered at various community outreach programs. During college she volunteered at a local dental outreach program where she saw the immediate positive impact that it had on their patients. It was there she realized her love for helping people and the art of science blended well, which helped solidify her decision to pursue a career in dentistry. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with honors at University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. George moved to Illinois where she received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine Illinois. During dental school she was an active member of Student Professionalism and Ethics Association and Delta Sigma Delta.
In the dynamic field of dentistry, Dr. George understands the importance of staying up to date with the latest technologies and advanced treatment techniques. She attends continuing education and training courses regularly and attends local dental meetings throughout the year. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society.
Dr. George strongly believes that taking time to get to know her patients along with using a holistic and comprehensive approach is extremely important when treating her patients. She also emphasizes the value of patient education for all ages and truly believes that education is plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy smile.
During her free time, Dr. George loves to keep busy by traveling, exploring new restaurants, attending spin classes, trying new recipes and spending time with her family.