Dr. Vij moved to the Akron area after completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry in 1991. He practiced as a general dentist for eight years before he made the decision to pursue his true passion of pediatric dentistry. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Maryland in 2001. He then moved back to Akron what he calls “home” and opened “Dentistry 4 Kids”.
Dr. Vij is a proud, active member of:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Akron Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Vij has previously served as the director of the Summit County Children’s Dental Health program and is currently on staff at Akron Children’s Hospital where he currently serves as the dental director. He is certified in basic life support and has advanced training in pediatric advanced life support (PALS). In 2004, Dr. Vij had an article entitled, “Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth” published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Vij is extremely passionate about pediatric dentistry and the impact it has on children’s lives. This passion carries over into his relationships with his patients and their families. Each year Dr. Vij volunteers during the Children’s Dental Health month as well as the ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ where free dental care is offered to children who cannot afford it.
Outside of his professional career, Dr. Vij enjoys playing tennis, watching the CAVS, doing yoga, listening to music and traveling with his wife and two children.
Dr. Eric Yoskovich was born and raised in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a small town near Detroit. He attended the Honors College at Wayne State University, and in 2014 he matriculated to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After earning his DDS, he attended The University of Toledo’s Pediatric Dentistry residency and completed his master’s degree in Oral Biology, where he received invaluable experience and training treating many children.
Dr. Eric is a proud member of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Eric is relatively new to the Cleveland area and hopes to adopt a dog and become familiar with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park system. He is excited to find places to play squash, become a tutor, and practice photography, and he would appreciate recommendations on where to find his guilty pleasure—cinnamon rolls. He also looks forward to meeting your children and forming lasting relationships to ensure a great dental experience each and every time they visit our office. Dr. Eric shares Dr. Vij’s vision for Dentistry 4 Kids: to treat every patient like they are family.
Dr. Ayah Koleilat is originally from Bismarck, North Dakota. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan.Shortly after receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, Dr. Koleilat moved to Buffalo, New York where she completed her residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University at Buffaloin affiliation with Oishei Children’s Hospital.
In 2019, Dr. Koleilat was elected as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor’s society based on educational and professional merit. Sheis a board-eligible Pediatric Dentist and plans to pursue board certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Koleilat is a proud member of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Dr. Koleilat is passionate about creating positive experiences for her patient’s and their families. She strives to individualize each child’s care based on his/her needs to encourage successful and memorable experiences. Dr. Koleilat’s goal is to promote life-long oral health and wellness starting from the first dental visit.
In her free time, Dr. Koleilat enjoys exploring parks with her husband, spending time with friends and family and visiting local coffee shops.She is excited to explore yet another city along Lake Erie and looks forward to being close to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Dr. Koleilat is very pleased to join the Dentistry 4 Kids team. She looks forward to meeting you and your families and serving the Ohio Community!
Dr. Usman Ali is a board certified pediatric dentist. He completed his residency in pediatric dentistry at Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester in New York, and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Boston University.
Dr. Ali is a proud member of:
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Ali belongs to a family full of healthcare professionals, so he was drawn to healthcare from a young age. He enjoys helping his patients get out of pain, and giving each patient a high five on their way out of their appointment! Dr. Ali provides excellent dental care to each patient, and sets a high standard for himself in each patient interaction to ensure the best possible outcome. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym and watching Pakistani soap operas. His favorite food is his mom’s home cooking!
Dr. George Boukas completed his pediatric dentistry residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He also has a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina.
Dr. George is a proud member of:
- American Dental Association
Dr. George became a dentist because he enjoys helping his community while creating relationships with each of his patients and their families. He enjoys working with children because he gets to help build their confidence and create lifelong healthy habits. Dr. George and his wife, Alyssa, have one daughter named Daphne. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and trying new foods. His favorite food is spaghetti and meatballs and his favorite vacation spot is anywhere with sun, water, and good food. If he could have any animated movie playing on loop at the practice forever, he would pick Cars!
Dr. Jennifer Kim completed her residency in pediatric dentistry and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She also has a bachelor of science degree in Global Public Health from New York University. She was chief resident at University of Maryland and has received multiple awards and scholarships, including the American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Community Service, and Adele and Barry Cohan Pediatric Dental Post-Graduate Scholarship Award.
Dr. Kim is a proud member of:
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Kim became a dentist because she is passionate about boosting health literacy and expanding access to care for all. She is committed to using evidence-based dentistry to provide her patients with high-quality care delivered with compassion and positivity! She enjoys meeting patients’ families and making every member of the family comfortable and excited for an appointment with her! Dr. Kim and her husband, Dan, met in dental school and he is currently completing his residency. They have a pug named Hero and two hamsters named Miso and Taro. In their free time, they enjoy going to concerts, attending Cavaliers games, and finding the best local eateries. Her favorite food is ice cream and she also loves animals!
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