I have always loved both art and science, so orthodontics is the perfect profession for me. I truly love what I do! I feel very blessed to be able to spend my day helping people improve their lives by giving them a healthy and beautiful smile.
It is an exciting day for the patients when their braces are put on, but its an even bigger day when they come off. The enormous sense of accomplishment that is felt by the patients and parents on that special day is shared by me and my entire staff!
I completed my undergraduate studies atBrigham Young Universitybetween1991 and1996, andI met my future wife, Lisa, there. We were married four days before I started dental school at The University of Southern California(USC), where Ireceived my Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors in May 2001.
I was accepted into theUSC orthodontics residency program,whereI spent the next three yearslearning the art of orthodontics with five other residents and some of the best orthodontists in the world.It was an amazing experience! I graduated in 2004 with a masters degree and certificate in orthodontics, and have been perfecting the art every day since.
My family and I settled in the St Louis area in 2005and have loved being part of the community.Ive been married to Lisa since 1996and we have three teenage boysParker, Scott, and Thomasand a King Charles Cavalier named Padme.
I feel that its an exciting day for my patients when their braces are first put on. I try to make it an occasion to remember, because it is the beginning of the journey to the best smile of your life. To me, orthodontics is about taking something that has great potential and making it perfect. Thus, the biggest day of any treatment is when my patients braces come off. We all feel a sense of accomplishment.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
My goal at McDermott Orthodontics is to be your financial liaison! The coordination of your benefits and finances should be effortless, from insurance to patient accounts. I am eager to assist you in any way that I can to make this process easier.
Ive had the privilege of assisting whilemany patients teeth were transformed into beautiful smiles. Its the best feeling in the world to watch a patients eyes light up when he or she isfinished with treatment.
I enjoy spending my spare time with my two beautiful children, Carter and Charlotte. Like most women, I also love to go shopping! I also love crafting, scrapbooking, and making accessories for my daughter.
I have been in the dental field for 28 years. I spent ten years in general dental and 18 years in orthodontics. Being in orthodontics has been a very rewarding experience. I have seen so many beautiful smiles over the years. I enjoy working with such wonderful patients and with a fun staff and our awesome doctor. I look forward to seeing more smiles every day!
I have been working in the orthodontic field since 2006. I work on patients and assist the doctor to help create beautiful smiles. The best part of my job is creating those smiles with a positive and exciting orthodontic experience.
Dr. Richard McDermott is a specialistin orthodontics andan expert in the latest advances in orthodontic technology. Our entire team is committed to excellent customer service. We will always make an extra effort to make you feel comfortable.