Dr. Allan Link is happy to be a family dentist serving patients throughout the St. Louis area. In his more than 35 years of service, he is proud of the work he has done to help thousands of patients. He has done so by providing comprehensive care including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, laser procedures, teeth whitening, and more. Whenever possible, Dr. Link uses non-invasive procedures, and he understands the links between oral and overall health.
Dr. Link was born in Normandy, MO and grew up in St. Louis, where he graduated from St. Louis Priory High School in 1973. After earning his undergraduate degree from Duke University (Go Blue Devils!), he graduated from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Link started the practice in 1981 in South City St. Louis. He then opened the Ballwin office in 1985 and moved the city office to its current South County location the same year. Throughout his career, he has made it a priority to stay on top of the changes in dentistry.
As part of his continuing education, he has completed a program in esthetics dentistry at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He also is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Dr. Link is a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics and an Invisalign Certified Provider. As a sign of the respect he has among his peers, he also has been a speaker at the national meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Outside the office, Dr. Link likes to cheer on the Duke basketball team, fish, golf, and participate in scouting activities with his children. He gets sentimental about a trip he took with the scouts and his sons to Philmont, NM. He and his wife, Mary, have four children James, Matthew, Dr. Andrew Link, and Courtney.
Dr. Andrew Drew Link is a native of St. Louis, MO. Like his father, Dr. Allan Link, he is a graduate of St. Louis Priory High School (2010). After graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Dr. Andrew Link completed his DDS at theUniversity of Missouris Kansas City School of Dentistry, where he also mentored first-year students. At UMKC, he was heavily involved in community service having served on the leadership team of the schools community service group. He was also an active member of a health professionals Bible study for four years.
Dr. Andrew Link also was excited by the opportunity to return to his hometown, where he could work with his father to provide comprehensive general dentistry for patients in and around Ballwin and St. Louis. He wants to continue the mission of The DentaLink, which is to provide high-quality dental care in a family-friendly environment.
Dr. Drew is constantly learning about new and better ways to care for his patients. He is an active member of both the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry which allow him to stay abreast with all the latest innovations in dentistry. Dr. Drew values the idea of being a lifelong learner and is currently working towards attaining his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction shared by only 6% of all dentists.
When he isnt at one of our two locations, Dr. Andrew Link likes to golf, play soccer, and spend time with his wife, Maggie. They met while he was a student at Rhodes College. She is a physician who is training for pediatrics at St. Louis Childrens Hospital.
Chelsea graduated from St. Louis Community College in 2019 with her associates degree in dental hygiene. She has an infectious positive attitude and loves making others smile alongside her. After extensive training, she is overjoyed to finally be able to do what she loves and help our patients with their oral health. Chelsea is passionate about her family, friends, and her dog, Sugarbear. In her free time, she loves to travel and experience new things.
Barb has been in the dental field since 1988 and joined our practice in 1995. She has a degree in dental hygiene and stays informed on the latest treatment techniques by taking continuing education. She especially enjoys interacting with patients and educating them on oral hygiene. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family, especially her three grandchildren.
Hayley began her dental career in 2018 when she joined our team. She has earned her associates degree and is currently attending dental hygiene school at St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Hayley enjoys working for two great doctors and with all her co-workers. She loves giving patients the smile they have always wanted. Outside of work, she likes spending time with her family and friends, watching her niece, Jordi, and traveling whenever she has the chance.
Jessi joined our office in 2015, shortly after entering the dental field. She loves giving patients back their smiles. She also enjoys the warm atmosphere of our office and how everyone feels like family. She feels extremely lucky to be a part of our practice. In her free time, she enjoys spending as much time as possible with friends and family. She loves being a mom to her two sons.
Carolyn recently relocated to the St. Louis area this summer from Kansas City. She is a UMKC Dental Hygiene graduate and has been working as a hygienist for over five years. After growing up in a family of eight kids, Carolyn is very easy-going, loves to be a good team player and enjoys working with lots of people. The best part of being in the dental field is making connections with patients through personalized oral health education and easing dental anxiety. She likes spending time with her big family and friends, practicing yoga, and cheering on the Chiefs and Blues!
Angela has been in the dental field for over 30 years as an Expanded Function Assistant and as an Office Administrator. Angela has a passion for dentistry, but particularly enjoys the relationships built with patients and team members.
After knowing I wanted to be involved in dentistry for most of my life, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to begin my dental career in 2021. Working here at this office has only motivated me to grow my career in dentistry, with the welcoming help of the doctors and the rest of our team. In the future, I strive to further my education as a dental hygienist. Outside of work, I enjoy working out as well as spending time with friends and family.
Kelsey is the life of the office. She loves our DentaLink family and makes sure everyone knows it! Kelsey has been working in dentistry for over 4 years and loves getting to work with her hands and with patients. While currently working towards her advanced certificates in dental assisting she is also a stellar member of our admin team. In her free time Kelsey loves spending time with her daughter Kalin and being outside.
Megan is new to the world of dental but has been in the business of caring for people for several years. With a background in marketing, volunteering, and advocacy she is outgoing and loves to be of service. In her time outside the office she is a Wish Granter with Make-a-Wish foundation, she loves being a Super Aunt to her nieces and nephew, and enjoys football season (Go Vikings!) & hockey season (Go Blues!). She is so happy to be a part of our team and further her career in a field that is truly people-focused with Dr. Allan and Dr. Drew!
Dr Allan Link, Dr Andrew Link and the teams want you to feel like you are visiting family when you come to our family oriented practice in Ballwin and St. Louis. The DentaLink was built on our vision statement: to do good, to do it well, and to have fun while doing it.
Our dental professionals strive to stay current on the latest advances in modern dentistry. We take pride in providing complete, comprehensive care to improve, maintain, or rebuild the smile of , you and your loved ones. As a result, our patients rarely need a referral to a specialist. To understand what we mean, look at the many services you can get at our practice in Ballwin and St. Louis MO: