Every successful operation needs a go-to person to keep things organized. At Orchard Dental Care that job belongs to office coordinator Kelly. Since 2014, Kelly has been an integral part of day-today operations. She brought with her 18 years of dental billing and insurance experience. Kelly is well versed in all aspects of dental operations including dental assisting, accounting, and management. Kelly has been happily married to her husband Jeff for 17 years. She is a proud mom to two daughters, Katelyn and Allison, who are very active in music and sports. When she isnt busy being a chauffeur to her daughters, Kelly enjoys traveling, camping, and walking her dog Teddy

Vera is an Illinois native, married with two daughters and three grandchildren. She has been in dentistry since 1987. She is a great dental assistant and is also cross-train to work the front office. Vera enjoys getting to know her patients, helping fulfill their dental needs and being part of what makes them happy that they chose to come to our office. Participating in continuing education courses helps her stay current on new materials and procedures. She also enjoys gardening, reading, biking, traveling (especially to California where two of her grandchildren live), do it yourself projects and watching sports. Go Cards!

Laurie is a graduate of SIU-Carbondale/Dental Hygiene. She has been a practicing dental hygienist for 30 years. Laurie enjoys meeting patients, working with them to prevent gum and tooth disease, providing gentle yetthorough care to promote a healthy mouth for a lifetime. She believes it is far better to prevent disease than to treat it. Laurie is certified in soft-tissue laser treatment and is also licensed to administer local & block anesthesia, which is very beneficial for patients comfort during treatment. In her spare time she enjoys flower gardening, shopping, volunteering at her church and spending time with family & friends.

Born and raised in Belleville, Megan was a former patient of Dr. Banderets. She enjoyed the atmosphere that Orchard Dental Care presented, leading her into the path of dentistry. Megan started her dental career with a dental assisting degree at Kaskaskia College, then into Dental Hygiene. She graduated Dental Hygiene School at Lake Land College, where she was certified in block/infiltration as well as nitrous oxide to help make our patients feel at ease. She is passionate towards getting to know her patients and educating them on the importance of their oral and periodontal health. Outside the office, she enjoys exercising, hanging out with friends, and going to sports events. Megan is excited to make the transition from a patient to a hygienist at Orchard Dental Care.

Dr. Banderet is a graduate of SIUE School of Dental Medicine, where she acquired her doctorate of dental medicine in 1995. Her love for dentistry began at the age of 16 when she was employed by her childhood dentist. She worked for many years as a dental assistant before going to dental school.

She is an active member of the American Equilibration Society and a graduate of the Schuester Center for Professional Development. She also completed post-graduate training for advanced dental studies at the Dawson Academy. Her affiliation with Give Kids a Smile allows her to help provide dental care for disadvantaged children that may otherwise go untreated.

Dr. Banderet has three children and is a grandmother of five. She enjoys the outdoors; camps, kayaks and hikes as often as possible. Dr. Banderet grew up in Saint Louis but spent most summers inLestervilleMO on the Black River where her father built a cabin more than sixty years ago. She still spends many weekends there with her friends and family. She loves to play cards and entertain, which works well with her passion for cooking. Her other social activities include dining out at local restaurants, listing to live music and swing dancing. She loves to be on the go!

Dr. Banderet is very patient. She listens to your concerns and gives feedback accordingly. Her thorough examinations are accompanied with explanations of your dental health and promotes prevention leading to a beautiful smile.

The dental hygienist Laurie did a very competent dental cleaning and exam with totally no discomfort. She is a very competent hygienist. Dr. Banderet is a wonderful dentist, extremely competent and professional. I would recommend Dr. Banderets practice

At Orchard Dental Care, Dr. Cynthia Banderet and her experienced team put patients first, to ensure each trip to our office is pleasant and comfortable. Trips to the dentist can be daunting for some, which is why we provide all the care you need right in our Belleville, IL office. Whether you need a general dentist for the entire family or Invisalign to improve your smile, you can find the care you need at Orchard Dental Care.