When you first arrive at our dental office, youll quickly learn that our team thrives on helping people. Our dental office puts a focus on preventive care and maintenance, but that doesnt mean we arent happy to take care of your other needs via our comprehensive services. Our philosophy is simple: all patients deserve dentistry from professionals who are honest, trustworthy and caring. Over the years, weve built up a team that always puts the individual patient first, not the number of people we can get into our dental office. The result is a level of dentistry that you wont find at just any dental office.
When you need dental care, we dont upsell you or try to offer treatments that we know you dont need. Our job Is to meet your specific needs and personalize them as much as possible. After your examination, well provide a professional recommendation on the best treatments that optimize your oral health, whether its preventive, restorative, cosmetic or something else! Our dentists and team members take your care very seriously and will do everything possible to keep you satisfied.
No one should have to travel between multiple dental offices just to have a single treatment performed. At Warnick and Semder Dentistry, we offer a wide array of treatments all in one location. This way, youre not forced to take more time out of your day just to achieve optimal oral health. Whether its having dental implants placed or giving your smile a cosmetic boost, you can get it done here!
If an emergency strikes, the last thing you should do is put it off. It doesnt matter if its a single chipped tooth or a fully knocked-out one, our dental office will do everything possible to get you out of discomfort. Were fully equipped to diagnose and treat your issue, often times the same day that it occurs. Just call our dental office as soon as the emergency happens so that we can provide assistance until you get to our dental office!
In order to provide the highest level of dentistry possible, our dentists and team members always stay up-to-date on the latest in the dental field. This includes technology, which we only acquire if we believe it will improve the overall patient experience. Our digital X-rays, CT/Cone Beam Scanner, and other technologies are designed to improve treatment outcomes, planning, and diagnosis. This ensures that you know exactly what the state of your oral health is and able to make more informed decisions about our treatments.
We hope you enjoy getting settled into your new dental home with Drs. Melissa and Steve Warnick as well as Dr. Todd Semder. Their combined expertise makes the dental office the perfect one-stop-shop for all of you and your familys dental care needs. Below, youll find detailed profiles highlighting why they chose dentistry as well as the credentials theyve earned over their many years of practice. They cannot wait to meet you in person!
After completing his undergraduate degree in biology from West Virginia University, Dr. Semder transitioned to the WVU School of Dentistry in order to achieve his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He is also certified in both Invisalign and dental implant placement and has attended training in bone grafting and sinus elevation. He is currently a proud member of the American Dental Association and the West Virginia Dental Association.
For Dr. Semder, the best part of his job by far is having the skillset and general ability to help others. Whether youre relieving someones lingering dental pain or just helping them regain a strong sense of self-esteem by giving them back a whole, healthy smile, the experience is always rewarding!
Dr. Semder and has been married to his wife Beth for well over a decade now, and they have two children together named Addyson and Noah. The vast majority of his time outside of the dental office is spent with his family. As so many parents know, his childrens various activities and sports keep them very busy, but seeing them participate and have fun is always awesome! As for personal hobbies, he likes playing golf, tennis, and some basketball, as well as watching almost all sports hes an avid WVU football fan in particular. When the football season is over and basketball begins, their household switches to rooting for the Kentucky Wildcats instead.
Dr. Warnick chose to join the dental profession because she loves the overall idea of helping others maintain healthy bodies throughout life. The mouth is the gateway to a persons body, and excellent wellbeing starts there! All these years later, shes never regretted her decision for even a moment.
After growing up near Elkins, Dr. Warnick completed both her undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology and her Doctor in Dental Surgery at West Virginia University. In fact, she met her husband (Dr. Steven Spike Warnick) there! She also completed a General Practice Residency that focused on trauma and oral surgery. Today, she regularly pursues many hours of continuing dental education on a yearly basis in order to stay up to date with new developments in the field and provide her patients with the best care available. She is extensively trained in Invisalign, BOTOX, and Dermal Fillers. She is currently a member of the following dental organizations: