My favorite part of working in orthodontics is seeing my patients at the end of their treatment. Whensomeone seestheir new smile for the first time, the joy on their face isunforgettable. I have been in the exclusive practice of orthodontics in the Springfield community for more than 30 years, and each dayI still look forward tocoming into the office and seeing patients.

I am a graduate of Springfield College, where I earned my Associate's degree, and the University of Illinois, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Dentistry as well as my Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Ireceived my Master of Science degree in Dentistry and Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics at St. Louis University.

My wife, Lu Ann, and I enjoy traveling, outdoor activities, sports, and spending time with our family, especially our two grandchildren. We are actively involved in our church, and I am a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

My career in orthodontics has always been an incredible and exciting experience. I truly enjoy helping patients transform their smiles into something that will give them more confidence and self- esteem. It is a very rewarding feeling to know that, at the end of each workday, you have made a positive difference in the life of a patient.

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree and Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University and was elected into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Societies. During my formal education, I also received the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award. I underwent my specialty training and received my Master of Science degree in Orthodontics from St. Louis University.I was awarded theKenneth J. Marshall Merit Awardbeing the class valedictorian in1991. I complete continuing education courses regularly to stay informed of the latest in techniques and procedure innovations to provide my patients the highest quality of orthodontic care.

I am an active church member and am passionate about the sports of tennis and golf. I am an avid St. Louis Blues hockey fan as well. I enjoy boating and love spending time on the water with my children and friends. I am especiallyblessed to sharelifes adventures with my wife Cathy and our two sons James and Thomas.

I am an Illinois native and graduate of Carthage High School. I went on to attend Greenville College, in Greenville, Illinois and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. I received my Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois. It was at SIU where I developed an interest in the specialty of orthodontics. I attended Seton Hill University Center for Orthodontics in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and earned my Master of Science in Orthodontics and a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 2013.

I was trained in evidence-based decision-making and maintain great confidence knowing that all of my clinical decisions are backed by the highest quality of orthodontic research available. I believe this practice allows me to give patients the most effective treatment in the most efficient manner. My patients have a variety of treatment options available to them, such as metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign, and more.

I met my husband Zach at Greenville College, where we were members of the cross country and track teams. He is currently finishing his final semester of dental school at Southern Illinois University, and plans to practice general dentistry in the Springfield area. In my free time, I love the outdoors, running, spending time with my family, and playing with our two dogs, Cali and Kona. I am an avid traveler, enjoy cooking, and am actively involved in my home church.

For more than 30 years, Dr. C. William Groesch, Dr. Thomas J. Longos, Dr. Bethany R. Middleton, and their incredible staff have successfully met the orthodontic needs in the Springfield and Jacksonville areas. Every patient is treated as a unique individual and each smile as a custom case. Our premier orthodontic practice, not only develops sensational smiles, we help people achieve great oral health.

Our philosophy is to treat each of our patients the way we like to be treated: with respect and personal care. You will see this idea put into practice when you visit the office and meet our team. The friendly faces you see on our website would love to meet you and answer some of the questions you may have concerning your teeth and orthodontics.

Our orthodontic assistants will help you prepare for your visit with the doctor. They ask if you have any concerns regarding your treatment, check to see if there are any loose or broken appliances, and assist the doctor with the treatment process.

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