Meet Dr. Kaanti Gowru

Dr. K is passionate about providing evidence-based dentistry tailored to each child’s specific needs and challenges. Her goal is to make a difference in the community by improving children’s oral health and creating smiles for every family. Ultimately, seeing a child in a better place after she cares for them is the best feeling the world.

Dr. K loves working with children because of their enthusiasm and imagination. She enjoys interacting with kids, building trust with them, and making dental visits a positive experience. She believes that, as a pediatric dentist, she can have long-lasting effects on children’s overall health and self-esteem.

Dr. K began her formal education at the University of Texas at Austin, earning her BS in Public Health. She continued on at the University of Texas Health Center in San Antonio for her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. To fulfill her dream of working with children, she completed her Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the University of Michigan. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. K currently lives in Chicago with her boyfriend. She loves baking, cooking, and playing tennis, and is an avid basketball and football fan.

Dr. K is excited to be a part of the team at The Loose Tooth Pediatric Dentistry!