Dr. J. Peter Kierl earned his Bachelor of Science,summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame,and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. His Master of Science in orthodontics was completed at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Dr. Kierl has lectured nationwide on various topics in orthodontics. His two main teaching interests are self-ligating orthodontic brackets and the use of digital virtual treatment planning in the orthodontic field. He also teaches monthly as an associate clinical professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, in itsDepartment of Orthodontics.
Dr. Kierl has lived in Edmond, Oklahoma, since 1981. He is married to Barbara Maloney Kierl. They have three childrenKevin, Brian, and Jessieand a dog named Fritz. Dr. Kierl enjoys playing a round of golf when he has the time, but spends most of his free time with his family. He also coaches grade school and junior high basketball.
Dr. T. Philip Kierl obtained his Bachelor of Sciencefrom the University of Notre Dame and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery with distinctionfrom the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Kierl completed his orthodontic residencyand earned an MBAat the Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Henderson, Nevada.
He regularly attends local and national orthodontic meetings to stay on the cutting edge of orthodontic technology, and is a member of several orthodontic and dental treatment study clubs. Dr. Kierl was recently recognized as a Young Leader in Orthodontics by the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. T. Philip Kierl is a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, and is excited to practice orthodontics with his uncle and wifein the town where he grew up. In his free time he enjoys working on home improvement projects and spending timehis wife Heather, daughter Vivian, and his Boxer named Hosty.
A native of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Dr. Heather Kierl earned her Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.
Dr. Heathergraduated at the top of her class at OU College of Dentistry. She graduated as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, highlighting her high academic success. Other awards she received included:
Heather and Philip became parents with the birth of their daughter Vivian in December 2016. They are very happy to begin the journey of parenthood and are excited to be working together at Kierl Orthodontics. Heather enjoys sports, time with friends, working out, and spending time with her family. She is looking forward to the opportunity to provide the best possible care for our patients at Kierl Orthodontics.
We feel the addition of Heather to the practice will enhance our ability to give as much attention as possible to all of our patients and make us better at what we do. We are proud to have her as one of our doctors.
Dr. Jessie Kierl was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma before moving on to Oklahoma State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiology. She continued on to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry where she earned both her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Master of Science degree in Orthodontics.