At Advanced Dental Care of Springfield, our goal is to help as many people in our community as possible achieve a beautiful, healthy smile they can trust to last. Regardless of a persons age or dental situation, they are always welcome to our practice, and well ensure their care is consistently precise, effective, and comfortable from beginning to end.
Whenever a patient partners with us, their dentist will learn all they can about their needs, wants, and goals before putting together their treatment plan. And, theyll also provide education that will help you safeguard you and your familys oral and overall health year after year.
A beautiful smile is only the beginning with Dr. VanderMolen, Dr. Driskill, and Dr. Schlee. Well change the way you think about going to the dentist with our people-first approach to care, and youll wonder why you ever went anywhere else. If youre ready to have a different kind of dental experience, contact us today.
Dr. VanderMolen has been a trusted name in dental excellence in Springfield and Central Illinois for over 30 years. He is a gentle and caring general dentist who prides himself on keeping current with the most recent advances in dentistry, and he utilizes the most predictable techniques and materials for lifelike and long-lasting results. He and our fantastic team of professionals provide friendly, comfortable, and highly personalized service with a strong emphasis on getting to know each patient.
He received his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Illinois in 1985. He was then selected for the Navy's prestigious postgraduate program in Advanced Dentistry at Bethesda Naval Hospital and graduated first in his class in 1986. He then completed a tour of duty in Italy and was rated the best Navy dentist in all of Europe. He completed his Naval service in Pensacola, Florida and established a private practice in 1990.
Dr. VanderMolen received the Academy of General Dentistry's prestigious Fellowship Award for his commitment to continuing education and for scoring in the 99 percentile on the comprehensive Fellowship Exam. He still completes over 100 hours of continuing education every year.
As a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Dr. VanderMolen is recognized as a leader in dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Crown Council, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and is a Master of the American Dental Implant Association.
Dr. VanderMolen is the News Channel 20 Dental Expert and has appeared multiple times on their Ask The Expert series. You can also catch him during the Wellness Hour, every Saturday morning at 6:30am on News Channel 20. His mission is to let everyone in the Springfield community know that they can have a healthy, comfortable, and confident smile.
Dr. VanderMolen also recently co-wrote a book with best-selling author, Brian Tracy. The title of the book is The Secret to Winning Big, and it's a compilation of writings from various authors, each talking about one specific secret to winning big in life and in business. Dr. VanderMolen's chapter is about courtesy, something we take very seriously here at Advanced Dental Care, and hopefully you notice!
Dr. Victoria Driskill grew up right here in Springfield, IL. She graduated from Pleasant Plains High School and then attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, majoring in biology and medical science.
Dr. Driskill received her doctorate from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, where she participated in dental mission trips to Honduras and Jamaica and also received many awards for her clinical and professional excellence.
In addition to her technical proficiency, Dr. Driskill is committed to upholding high ethical and clinical standards, integrity, and sound judgment. She is a considerate listener and looks forward to showing you how exceptional dentistry can improve both your health and your life!