Meet Dr. Hijjawi
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Dr. Nancy, as she’s called by her patients, is about to begin her 20th year in the practice of pediatric dentistry. While the technological advances in pediatric dentistry during the past 20 years have been incredible, thankfully, what enticed her to the profession has remained wonderfully the same and that is the kids. Since she first taught swim lessons to children during her teenage years, she knew she would work with children in some capacity. “I feel very lucky that all day, every day I am able to interact, engage and influence the health of children in a very fundamental way.” The scientific changes in dentistry have enabled a significant number of children to reach adulthood with no tooth decay and hopefully dental disease will be completely eliminated as the number 1 health issue in children.
Dr. Hijjawi received her BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana in 1984. At Loyola University School of Dentistry, she graduated with honors and received the Certificate of Merit from the American Society of Dentistry for Children for demonstrated Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry. She was also awarded a teaching assistantship in Community Dentistry and the Dean’s Letter of Commendation. Upon completion of dental school, she matriculated to the pediatric dental residency at The Children’s Memorial Medical Center in Chicago, where she was the chief dental resident. Concurrently, she completed a master’s degree in Oral Biology from Northwestern University. She is both a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Hijjawi has been a member of the attending staff at Children’s Memorial Medical Center since she completed her training program in 1990. Additionally, she is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association. Dr. Hijjawi has a special interest in treating children with special needs and those with complex medical issues.
Dr. Hijjawi lives in River Forest, with her husband, Carl, son, JT, and her beagle, Scooter. During her free time, Dr. Hijjawi enjoys all things family. She can be found cheering on her son at lacrosse and basketball games; gardening, cooking, and hanging out with her extended family.
Memberships
American Dental Association (ADA)
The ADA is the professional association of dentists committed to the public's oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
The AAPD is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Our 7,600 members serve as primary care providers for millions of children from infancy through adolescence.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
An organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Children's Memorial Hospital
Children's Memorial Hospital is Illinois' only freestanding hospital exclusively for kids. Ranked #1 in almost every major pediatric specialty, we provide superior pediatric healthcare in a compassionate, family-centered environment.
Chicago Dental Society (CDS)
The objective of the Chicago Dental Society is to encourage the improvement of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry and to represent the interest of the members of the profession and the public that it serves.