Dr. Dill (yes ... as in, dill pickles) was born and raised in Kentucky, and he has retained the charm ofhis Southern upbringing, as well as some of the accent. He and his wife Tiffany enjoy traveling the world and creating adventures. They have just welcomed a new addition to their family,an English Goldendoodlenamed Lincoln.
Dr. Dillis a self-confessed computer geek and techie, and has brought the office into the 21st century since he joined the practice. He shares his love of the Cardinals with Dr. Appelbaum, and loves attending games and collecting sports memorabilia from all of baseballs greats.
Dr. Varble grew up in Illinois, just outside the St. Louis area. She and her husband, Dr. Zachary Varble of Varble Orthodontics, have two children, Calvin and Frances Jane, and two dogs, Annie and Hazel.
Dr. Wong was born and raised in California, then moved to Alton, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and mathematical sciences in 2008. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 2012, and graduated at the top of his class.
Dr. Wong completed his pediatric residency training at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora, where he received extensive training in treating children of all ages and special needs. He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Wong and his wife Jara have three children Keenan, Vivian, and Claire who keep him plenty busy! But he still makes time for video games, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and skiing. Dr. Wong loves to have fun with his patients and it shows!
Dr. Parks was born and raised in central Nebraska. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Creighton University in Omaha, and then went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2012.
Following graduation, Dr. Parks completed his pediatric residency training alongside Dr. Wong at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Denver. He received extensive training in treating children of all ages and special needs. He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
While Dr. Parks joined Dentistry for Children in January of 2021, he is certainly not new to pediatric dentistry! Dr. Parks practiced pediatric dentistry in Overland Park, Kansas, from 2014 to 2020 before relocating to St. Louis. He also served as an assistant Professor at Childrens Mercy Hospital Dental Clinic in Kansas City.
Dr. Parks and his wife Kelly have three children Charlotte, Felicity and Nathan. As a family they enjoy traveling to the beach, golfing, movie nights and anything sports related. Dr. Parks is definitely a kid at heart and is always ready with a joke and welcoming smile.
