Dr. Shane Ruggless, DMD earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana in 2008 with a degree in Integrative Biology. He went on to earn his DMD at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Dental School, where he received a leadership award.
Dr. Ruggless knew since his high school days that he wanted to become a dentist. He was a member of the Pre-Dental Club while attending the University of Illinois and also participated in a trip to Guatemala to deliver much-needed dental supplies and oral health education to the local citizens.
Dr. Rugglesss mission is: 'To provide high quality dental work while using the latest technologies in a comfortable and relaxed setting.' He enjoys the ability to transform a person 's smile. Making a positive impact in a patient 's confidence and overall health makes being a dentist an amazing experience.
He married his wife, Allie, in 2011, and have since grown their family. They now have a son, Greyson, and two daughters, Eden and Cammie. They also have a two year old cat, Louie, that they adopted from the Animal Protective League.