Dr. Matthew Slaven, is a periodontist and implant dentist in St. Louis Ballwin suburb, and founder of ActOn Implants. Dr. Slaven came to the St. Louis area from his home state of Indiana in the mid-1990s to complete his undergraduate studies at Washington University.
After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998, he attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where in addition to his clinical work, Dr. Slaven conducted research utilizing growth factors to promote bone formation.
He went on to graduate from Indiana University, earning his M.S.D. and a certificate in periodontics. His masters thesis was a comprehensive survey of over 1,000 dental implants placed by the graduate periodontics department since 1990.
Dr. Slavens research during his graduate work uncovered his true passion for regenerative procedures and dental implants, a focus area he has held since the early 2000s. This knowledge and passion led to the founding of ActOn Implants in 2011, where he currently serves as the implant dentist for St. Louis area patients. Dr. Slaven also owns and operatesActOn Dentistry, a general dentistry practice with offices in Ballwin, Missouri (on Manchester Road) and Wenztville, Missouri in Western St. Charles County. He is a licensed periodontist, and certified by the American Board of Periodontology. He is a member of the Missouri Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Greater St. Louis Dental Society.
Because of MS, I was faced with bone loss that required getting dentures. It was a hard pill to swallow. I went to my original dentist and he told me that my expectations were too high and that fake teeth would never feel right. I was so upset. Thankfully, I met Dr. Slaven and his team. He provided me with implants and overdentures. He was caring and professional. He exceeded my expectations. I now have a solid, tight fit. My new teeth feel natural. Most importantly, I have my confidence back. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.