After Dr. Flavin graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City Dental School, he returned home to St. Louis and has been practicing here ever since. Passionate about continuing education, Dr. Flavin has received advanced training at the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center for advanced education, and The Spear Institute. His memberships include the American Dental Society (ADA), The Missouri Dental Society (MDA), The Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS), and The American Equilibration Society. Dr. Flavin served as the President of The Greater St. Louis Dental Society and was honored with the Award of Merit in 2006 for his many years of service to the profession.

Dr. Flavin is very invested in giving back to his community with both education and care. He is proud of his development of, and ongoing work with, Give Kids A Smile in St. Louis, a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive care for underserved children. He has served as Vice President and President since its inception in 2001, and he is especially proud that the ADA has taken the concept to a national level, as its premier access to care program.

Dr. Flavin has also served as a board member and President to the Delta Dental Health Theatre of St. Louis. The theatre has served as an educational program for preschool aged children for over 35 years.

Says Dr. Flavin, I have been humbled by the generosity and compassion of my colleagues as they strive to serve the needs of our community. The profession of dentistry has been a great blessing in my life for which I will always be grateful! Its greatest reward is the relationships I have developed with my patients, family, and friends

Dr. Seaton graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 1982. He is one of an elite group of highly dedicated dental professionals who have pursued their continuing education at some of the most prestigious facilities in the country.

Dr. Seatons continuing education has included specialized courses in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, and occlusal (bite) treatment at the Kois Center and the Pankey Institute. His training at the Dawson Academy has focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMD/TMJ), the techniques of splint therapy, and treatment of symptoms of sleep apnea.

He has also pursued courses from Cranham Dental Seminars (now part of Dawson Academy) that focus on contemporary smile design and occlusal concepts, treatment planning, even digital photography and laboratory communications.

Dr. Tarah Ridenbark-Crews is from the small town of Staunton, Illinois where she grew up on a farm raising various animals and growing crops. She has a wonderful, large family of two older brothers and two younger sisters. And she has recently been promoted to auntie! As a child, she enjoyed trips to the dentist and knew thats what she wanted to do. She received her Associates of Applied Science from Lewis and Clark Community College, Bachelors of Science in Biology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.

During dental school, she was able to provide many hours of community service and education, and she continues to volunteer in the community to this day. She also had the opportunity to attend a mission trip to Jamaica, where dental care was provided to thousands of people in need. She intends to volunteer for more missions trips in the future. Dr. Ridenbark-Crews enjoyed following in the footsteps of Dr. Flavin by participating in the Give Kids A Smile organization.

Dr. Ridenbark-Crews exclaims, What I like most about dentistry is the ability to communicate with and educate my patients about their dental health and improving their oral condition. I pride myself in being an accessible and personable professional, dedicated to the care of my patients. Dr. Flavin has been a wonderful mentor to me during my time at Healthy Smiles. Not only has he taught me about dentistry, but his compassion toward each and every patient has made a huge impact on how I practice dentistry. I intend to follow the same practice philosophy and treat each patient as family, just as he has done for many years.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. Shes a big fan of the Harry Potter book series, Taylor Swift, and the St. Louis Blues. Most of all, she loves spending time with her dog, Doc, and husband, Tyler.

Mary attended Missouri College. Shes CDA certified with expanded functions in prosthodontics and restorative dental care, and has attended courses at the prestigious Spear Institute. Shes been working in dentistry for nearly two decades and has been with our team for almost ten years. In addition to her general front office duties, Mary is also our skilled human resources guru. Mary says her job is rewarding because of the relationships shes formed with patients over the years. She was overwhelmed by the support she received when she had her twins. Mary says its truly amazing to see the generations of families everyone from great grandkids to great grandparents. Outside of work, Mary stays busy taking care of her family which includes three daughters, a son, and a chocolate lab named Murphy. The family also loves to travel and work towards meeting their goal of traveling to all of our nations national parks.

Erin is a graduate of St. Louis Community College at Forest Park with a decade of dentistry experience under her belt. Shes been a part of the Healthy Smiles of St. Louis family for almost a decade. You might find Erin educating patients, cleaning perio pockets, taking extraoral photos, taking X-rays, conducting oral cancer screenings, and cleaning teeth. Erin says her job is rewarding because shes able to help people better their health and form close bonds with them. Shes proud to be a part of a team that develops these close relationships with people while focusing on their individual wants and needs. Erin is married with a one year old little girl and her French Bulldog, Remy. Shes also has been busy being a good aunt to her four nieces and three nephews.

Rebecca has education and advanced training for expanded functions dental assisting from Allied Medical College and Nichols Career Center. She also completes numerous hours of continuing education every year, including training at the prestigious Spear Institute. Rebecca loves working in dentistry with nearly two decades of experience. Shes been with our office for nearly seven years. She stays busy at the office as a chairside dental assistant, ordering the necessary clinical supplies to help things run smoothly, helping with insurance claims, and fills in part-time at the front desk. Rebecca enjoys being part of our dental family because she says our mission statement really shows that everyone cares about doing whats best for our patients and their overall health. Shes also proud to work with two charities that help educate and treat underprivileged kids. Rebecca says she enjoys helping the dentist and focusing on learning new things. Outside of work, Rebecca is happily married with three children. The family loves playing games and just spending quality time with each other. She also likes attending band concerts, painting, drawing, and decorating cakes.

Patti has been working in dentistry since 1981, and shes been with our office since 1992. Her expertise and experience are just a couple of reasons why were proud to have her as part of our extended dental family. She has advanced training from The Schuster Center for Professional Development in Arizona, the Spear Academy, and Patti is also CPR certified. Patti is responsible for setting up the operatories for specific dental procedures, assisting the doctors when taking dental impressions, and helping out anytime shes needed. She says she loves being a dental assistant because it gives her the opportunity to work with a unique family of colleagues who genuinely want to make patients feel comfortable and cared for in the best way possible. When Patti isnt hard at work in the office, she enjoys volunteering with Give Kids A Smile, attending dental seminars, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Amanda joined our practice in 2020. She knew at a young age that she wanted to work in dentistry after growing up with a wonderful pediatric dentist and hygienist. She loves educating and treating patients to get them out of pain and regain confidence in their smiles. She says that the staff of our practice knows how to work hard while having FUN too.

Outside of work, Amanda loves spending time with her husband and their two children. She comes from a big family so they try to get together on weekends, and she also volunteers with the Give Kids a Smile program.

As a dental hygienist, Becca is responsible for a lot more that just cleaning teeth. Shes also here to educate patients on proper oral care, do oral cancer screenings, and to make patients feel good about their smiles. She became a dental hygienist out of a desire to help others gain confidence in their smiles, because a smile has always been the first thing that she notices about people.

Nicole joined our practice after graduating from St. Louis Community College. She is here to assist the doctors with all procedures and also maintain the cleanliness of the office. She chose dentistry because the first thing that she notices about a person is their smile, and she wanted to have the opportunity to help people maintain good oral hygiene and healthy smiles. She loves learning new things every day at a practice that feels like one big family.

Outside of the office, Nicole loves to cook and is always trying out new recipes. She also loves to be outdoors hiking, kayaking, and fishing, as well as spending time with her family and friends. She has been volunteering with Give Kids a Smile since she was going through dental assisting school.

Adrianne graduated from Missouri Colleges dental assistance program and has been working in the dental field since 2005. She loves to help people, and that shows when shes educating people, helping people feel more comfortable, or just laughing with people. She works hard to make sure that the daily schedules run smoothly, and the best part of her day is when someones smile and their confidence has truly been transformed. She loves how our practice truly cares about putting the patient first and finding a solution that fits the individual persons needs and solves their concerns.

Outside of work, Adrianne loves spending time with her husband and two girls. She loves camping and gardening, and volunteers with Give Kids a Smile. And of course, she loves supporting St. Louis Blues hockey.

Meg graduated from Orange Technical College down in Orlando, FL several years ago, so we were extremely lucky when her journeys brought her north as she studied Expanded Functions Dental Assisting. She was certified in EFDA fixed prosthetics by the Missouri Dental Board, and then she ended up at our office in the fall of 2021. She is a natural caretaker and likes to have a positive impact on someones health. She considers patients to be family, and shes here to assist you and the doctors with anything you need during your treatment.

Dental implants offer patients who have lost teeth a strong, healthy, and attractive option to replace them. Implants go back as far as the Mayan civilization, where tooth-shaped pieces of shell were placed in the jawbone. Modern dental implants have come a long way since then!

Now most implants are made of titanium. The implant itself is surgically placed into the jawbone by one of our local, trusted specialists. This post replaces the root of the missing tooth, and your bone will bond to the post. Once the post has healed, one of the doctors at Healthy Smiles of St. Louis will place a cone-shaped abutment on top of the implant, and a customized porcelain crown is cemented to the abutment. The result is a natural-looking tooth replacement that will sustain bone tissue and function just like your own teeth.

All of the dental services at Healthy Smiles of Saint Louis are tailored specifically to each patient, with a wide range of treatment options provided. Dr. Flavin uses the highest-quality implants from well-respected manufacturers. There are more than 100 variations of implants that Dr. Flavin can select so that your implant is precisely fit for strength and durability.