Dr. Rebecca Choi

Dr. Rebecca Choi grew up moving between Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Korea, and Illinois before calling the Chicagoland area home. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular and Cellular Biology with Distinction in Research. Dr. Choi went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry before pursuing advanced specialty training in Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she also earned a Master of Science in Oral Biology (MSOB).

Dr. Choi has remained actively involved in periodontal research throughout her training, studying disease-related microRNAs during dental school and host immune responses to Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans exotoxins during residency. Her research reflects her interest in understanding the biological basis of periodontal disease and applying scientific evidence to clinical care.

Dr. Choi is a member of the American Dental Association and is board-eligible with the American Academy of Periodontology. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Choi enjoys running, exploring new restaurants and neighborhoods, and spending time with family and friends.