Mia Myoungah Seo
Mia Myoungah Seo
Smiles of Niles
876 Civic Center Drive
Niles IL, 60714
Dr. Mia Myoungah Seo is a highly trained dentist with extensive expertise in endodontics and root canal therapy. She is dedicated to improving her patients’ oral health and providing exceptional, compassionate care.
Dr. Seo (pronounced "Suh") first earned her dental degree from the prestigious Yonsei University College of Dentistry in Seoul, South Korea. She then pursued advanced training through a three-year endodontic residency program, where she became a specialist in complex root canal procedures. After completing her residency, she worked as a microscope-trained endodontist for five years before relocating to San Francisco, California, where she continued to specialize in root canal treatments.
In 2012, Dr. Seo furthered her education by attending the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry to validate her dental degree. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, graduating with multiple awards for excellence in patient care. Among these honors was the American Association of Endodontists Excellence in Endodontics Award, a prestigious recognition given to only one student per graduating class.
Dr. Seo is a dedicated member of several professional organizations, including:
American Association of Endodontists (AAE) (since 2002)
American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA)
American Dental Association (ADA)
Illinois State Dental Society
Chicago Dental Society
Outside of her dental career, Dr. Seo enjoys spending quality time with her family, taking her two children to visit Lake Michigan, and reading them bedtime stories.