Pediatric Dentist Hinsdale
Get to Know Dr. Alexa Pulli
Originally from Pittsford, New York, Dr. Alexa Pulli is a welcome addition to our team of experts at Brush Pediatric. For her, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a child who’s initially fearful leave the office with a smile on their face and excited to come back for their next appointment! She strives to make each visit positive, fun, and comfortable for both children and parents. You can learn more about Dr. Pulli’s education and motivation to become a pediatric dentist by reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
As a child, Dr. Pulli was initially scared to visit the dentist’s office. Fortunately, she had the best pediatric dentist who took her time to make sure she was comfortable and answered all of her questions, helping her feel right at home. That compassion that radiated from her pediatric dentist stuck with her all throughout high school, which is why she decided to shadow at dental offices in her hometown.
During her observations, she was able to witness the relationships formed between patients and their dentists that built trust, confidence, and comfort. This helped her realize that she wanted to pursue a career in dentistry to improve her patients’ health, erase their lingering anxiety, and increase their confidence with a beautiful and healthy smile.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Pulli completed her BS in Psychology and Medical Humanities at Boston College, where she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Pediatric Psychopharmacology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then attended the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following dental school, Dr. Pulli completed her Masters in Oral Sciences as well as a two-year Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Illinois – Chicago.
In addition to her post-graduate education, Dr. Pulli remains up-to-date with the latest in her field by maintaining active membership in the following professional organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Pulli is currently engaged to her dental school sweetheart who is a general dentist in the suburbs of Chicago. She’s the oldest of three children and has two younger brothers, one who lives in Boston, and the other in Los Angeles. She feels fortunate to have the most fun, loving, and supportive family.
In her free time, Dr. Pulli loves trying new restaurants in Chicago, visiting new cities, spending time outdoors with her family and friends, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills! An interesting fact about her is that she grew up competitive dancing and competed in different styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, and lyrical. She competed across the United States and Canada and even won several national titles with her amazing team. She also danced at Boston College as a member of the Dance Organization of Boston College.