Dr. Kristina Djukic believes that optimal dental care results from good dentist – patient relationship, one which is centered around excellent communication. Her mission is to provide excellent care to her patients, focusing on prevention and encouraging a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dr. Djukic sees dentistry as a unique blend of education, research, medicine, art, and personal relationships. As such, she treats the whole person, not just teeth. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where she completed her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. Dr. Djukic is a firm believer in life-long learning and knows that any professional must continue studying, learning and growing, and she is doing exactly that by actively participating in ongoing continuing education. She maintains memberships with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Dental Association (ADA), Chicago Dental Society (CDS), Illinois Dental Society (ISDS), and Serbian American Medical and Dental Society (SAMDS). While dentistry and service are Dr. Djukic’s passions, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, painting, cooking, and learning about different cultures and languages.