Born in Nigeria, Dr. Uju moved to New York City at a young age and spent the remainder of her childhood in Harlem. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree at Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – UMDNJ).
Dr. Uju’s desire to help patients preserve their teeth and smiles inspired her to become an endodontist. She gained acceptance into the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious residency program, where she earned her Certificate in Endodontics. In 2016, she became a Board-Certified Endodontist, having successfully completed necessary case work to achieve that distinction. Certification by the American Board of Endodontics is considered the ultima