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Growing up in the cozy, oceanside state of Rhode Island, Dr. Elias was inspired by his family members who made a positive difference in their local communities as healthcare practitioners. His compassion for helping underserved children, active involvement in community outreach events, and experience in both medical and dental settings fueled his desire to pursue a lifelong career in pediatric dentistry. Today, Dr. Elias is a husband, father, and board-certified pediatric dentist who places family and integrity at the forefront of his practice. That's why he will only recommend the same care he would give his own family. Kind, lighthearted, and empathetic, Dr. Elias loves being silly with his patients and providing sincere, skillful care for Saginaw families.
Dr. Elias achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Providence College. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University. Immediately after dental school, he was accepted into one the nation’s leading pediatric dental programs, Temple University Hospital, where he completed his pediatric residency. This is also where he met his lifelong partner, Dr. Christina. Dedicated to delivering the highest standard of pediatric dental care, Dr. Elias spent an additional two years of training after pediatric residency to become a board-certified pediatric dentist and diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. After becoming board-certified, Dr. Elias has been recognized for numerous awards both locally and nationally for his achievements in pediatric dentistry, including being selected as a DFW Child Mom Approved Dentist, as a Texas Super Dentist, and as America's Best Dentist.
To Dr. Elias, there’s nothing better in life than family and good food. When he’s not treating little ones at work, you can catch him alongside his wife and best friend, Dr. Christina, and their two sweet children; one-year old, Julian, and two-month old, Christian. He loves taking his little family to the park, watching movies, and exploring all kinds of foods and flavors – especially Texas barbecue. He’s also a #ProudDogDad to two twin Morkies, Tumi and Olli!
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Born and raised in Dodge City, KS, Dr. Christina’s love for dentistry was sparked early on in high school when she had the opportunity to work at a local dental practice. With a natural passion for kids and creating and maintaining stellar smiles, she knows she has the best job in the world as a board-certified pediatric dentist! She’s understanding, outgoing, and pours her heart into each family she cares for.
Dr. Christina achieved her Bachelor of Science in chemistry at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry. She then worked as a general dentist with the National Health Service Corp, healing and uplifting the underserved population with empathetic, dedicated care. After five years of practice as a general dentist, she realized the joy she had from working with children and headed back to school to specialize in pediatric dentistry. She graduated from Temple University Hospital Pediatric Dental Residency Program, received board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and has been providing unparalleled dental care for kids in the Dallas Fort Worth community ever since.
Dr. Christina has received many awards for her outstanding accomplishments in pediatric dentistry. She has been selected as a DFW Child Mom Approved Dentist, as a Living Magazine Top Doc, as a Texas Super Dentist, and as America's Best Dentist. Dr. Christina has also been nationally recognized for receiving the Richard C. Pugh Award, an outstanding award that honors the top 3% of scores of the pediatric dental board examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Christina’s life revolves around her adorable little man, Julian, and her newborn, Christian. Her everyday activities look a lot like snacking and rocking out to Cocomelon and Little Baby Bum tunes. She knows that one day she’ll have grown up hobbies again, but probably not anytime soon. All jokes aside, her growing family is her whole world, and she wouldn’t trade motherhood for anything.
Dr. Dominique Oliver is a native of Rowlett, Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at Arkansas State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Chemistry. During her time at Arkansas State University, she lettered all four years in women's basketball and earned two Sunbelt Conference Championships. She was also awarded Defensive MVP and Overall MVP.
After Dr. Oliver matriculated at Arkansas State University, she worked as a dental assistant. A year later she was accepted at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated at the top of her class and was selected as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society. Dr. Oliver went on to complete her pediatric dental training at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Oliver enjoys baking, tennis and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Oliver finds joy in helping others, and mentors rising dental professionals. Dr. Oliver’s life mission is to lead with kindness and to be a nurturing provider to our future.
READ MORECloseGrowing up, Dr. Linda has always had an interest in the sciences and medicine, thanks to the influence of her parents, but was drawn to dentistry because of its ability to transform not only a patient’s overall health but their self-esteem as well. Dr. Linda has been practicing in the DFW area since 2009. Prior to making Texas her home, she received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and a year later her Masters of Science degree for her research using various models to study the effects of gestational diabetes in unborn babies. Afterwards, she pursued her dental training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and further honed those skills at the Carolinas Medical Center Hospital general practice residency in Charlotte, North Carolina.
With over 15 years of experience in General Dentistry, Dr. Linda is very skilled at providing quality pediatric dentistry services as well as oral surgery, endodontics, crowns, and cosmetics services. Dr. Linda is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Dallas County Dental Society. Dr. Linda is recognized for providing quality and ethical pediatric dentistry to her patients. As a mother herself, she understands the importance of having providers for your family that are like team members. A partner who listens to their patient's concerns and sees them as unique individuals. As a result, Dr. Linda is honored to partner with parents on their journey to raising healthy and happy children.
Over the years, Dr. Linda has enjoyed opportunities to travel and serve with organizations such as the American Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile, Tennessee Smiles: Oral Health Outreach, Pro Heath International-Nigeria, and Texas Mission of Mercy. Dr. Linda enjoys traveling with her family, cooking with her husband, spending time with her friends, watching her son grow, participating in community service activities, and relaxing outdoors…nothing beats a great scenic water view, delicious picnic, and a Harry Potter book!
Pediatric dentistry has allowed Dr. Linda to shout “I love my job!" Dr Linda is very excited to serve your child in their preventative and treatment dental needs here at Saginaw Kids Dentistry!
At Saginaw Kids Dentistry, our mission has been simple from the start: to treat each child in our care like we would our very own family. Learn more about our relationship-focused approach and see what sets us apart!
See How We Are Different
Nestled in our beloved city of Saginaw, we’ve thoughtfully curated a clean and cheerful space where kids and parents can really feel at home! From our warm front desk friends to our caring pediatric specialists, you can always count on our kindhearted, close-knit team to welcome you and your child with unmatched hospitality and personalized attention. We love working with children and teaming up with moms and dads to create fun-filled dental memories and long-lasting smiles.
It’s our goal to spur kids on to become proactive participants of their oral health. With this in mind, we’ve designed an inspiring office space that children of all ages will truly look forward to visiting! Our patient lounge features a kids’ play area with an iPad station, books, toys, and a mounted television to keep little ones engaged and entertained throughout their visit. Parents, feel free to sit back, relax, and enjoy a refreshing beverage served by our team before your child’s appointment! Our comforting space also dons surround sound music throughout the office, ceiling mounted TVs playing your kiddo’s favorite movies in every treatment room, and a floor-to-ceiling prize wall to reward little ones for being such amazing patients!
We will keep your child entertained by playing their favorite movies or tv shows on our large TV screen above the dental chair.
Whether you prefer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or water, we offer a complimentary, fully-stocked beverage station.
We offer a wide selection of reading books, toys, and puzzles for children of all ages. Your child will also love watching movies on our large television screen, and you’ll love sitting back and relaxing – even if it’s just for a moment!
We offer WiFi to all of our guests in case you need to surf the internet.
After each visit, your child can pick out a toy from our gigantic selection to keep them motivated coming to the dentist!
All of our forms and paperwork can be completed online and we use tablets for any necessary signatures. This will help streamline the process, keep everything organized, and reduce waiting time!
Your child can select their favorite tunes so they can stay at ease, have some fun, and dance if they want to!
We use advanced dental technology like intraoral cameras and digital radiographs to keep you informed every step of the way and educate you and your child on their oral health.
Throughout our office you will find colorful bubble walls and LED lights to help make the dental environment more enjoyable and fun for your child.
At the heart of Saginaw Kids Dentistry is our passion for meeting families, seeing our patients grow, and being a trustworthy presence for kids and parents alike. If you’re ready to join our patient family, book a visit online today! We are excited to meet you and your child.
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