Our goal at Valerin Dental is to exceed your expectations! We believe in educating our patients, allowing them to feel confident and comfortable with their dental health care decisions. We will work together as a team to achieve your healthiest, brightest smile possible!

Following graduation ofDental School, Dr. Valerinserved as a teaching assistant at The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, earning 2 teaching awards,The Student Goverment Teaching Award and Alpha OmegaDental Fraternity Clinical Instructor of the year. It was then herediscovered an interestfor hospital based advanceddentistry and teaching. This brought Dr. Valerin and his family to North Carolina where heservedas Chief Resident at Carolinas Medical Center Department of Oral Medicine. During this timehe received the Lester Burket Award in the clinical category for his research on medications that affect bleeding after dental extractions during the Oral Medicine Symposium in Puerto Rico in 2005.

His post doctoral training has taken him and his family to UNC College of Dentistry,Chapel Hill, North Carolina for advanced training in radiology,the Navy Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland for advanced training in facial pain and research at the National Institute of Health. He also received advancedtraining in hospital dentistryat the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeonsin Glasgow, Scotland.

Once completing his post doctoral training, Dr. Valerin and his familymoved to Illinois where he served several years as a professor at theUniversity of Illinois Dental School in Chicago. With Dr. Valerins hospital training and knowledge this has given him an edge to provide the best in comprehensive dentistry for the entire family as well as the safest methods in sedation dentistry for those with dental anxiety.He has now enjoyed private practice for over 12years. He loves the relationships he hasbuiltwith hispatients and their families through private practice.

The decision to relocate to Peoria, Illinoiswas greatly influenced by the fact that his family hasbetter access to health care for his daughter aswell as allowing himthe oppotunity to continuehis teaching careerpart time while enjoying private practice. Dr. Valerin is a current faculty member at OSF SaintFrancis General Practice Residency Program for General Dentists.He is excited to have the opportunityto pass along the knowledge he has gathered over the yearsspentat a Level 1 trauma centerduringhis training career as well as his experience providing comprehensive dentistry through private practice.

Dr. Valerin has volunteeredtwice with his wifefortheIllinois Mission of Mercy program providing free dental care to thousands in need and plans to continue this tradition, he was part of a missionary team providing dental care to under developed villages in Honduras, hevolunteers for Dental Lifeline of Illinois andpreviously volunteered for the LaSalle County Health Department, American Red Cross and Give Kids a Smile Day. He is an active member in the Peoria DistrictDental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, a Certified BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association, received the latest up to date training on OSHA/ HIPPA regulations and participates regulary in continuing education courses nationwide.

Dr. Valerin and his wife, Kristy, have three children. They enjoy the outdoors, traveling, deep sea fishing,Ohio State football games, and are currently learning to golf. I also enjoy offshore ocean racing and like sailing the Caribbean. However, any time spent enjoying friends and family are the best!

My name is Amanda, I joined the Valerin Dental family in August 2014. I immediately felt at home with Dr. Valerin and the entire team. I was thrilled to become an employee and an official part of the family. I love giving the patients a great experience. I have the privilege of being a treatment coordinator and also a patient of Dr. Valerin myself. I love the fun upbeat atmosphere of our office. I have found a home at Valerin Dental. It is an honor to welcome patients into this environment everyday! I live in Washington IL. With my husband Couri and our 3 children Darius, Aaliyah and Amiyah. In my free time I enjoy watching baseball, shopping and vacationing at the beach!

Patient care has always been my main focus in my career and I have found such a wonderful team to be a part of with Valerin Dental. Outside of work, I am the mother to four fantastic boys. We enjoy taking in the art scene in Peoria and attending live music events whenever we can.

I started in the Dental field through the Co-Op program my Senior year in High School and have loved creating new smiles ever since. Helping people to feel good about themselves . I still love it after all these years. I Have been blessed with a wonderful husband, and a wonderful family. My 5 children have all chosen amazing spouses and our family continues to grow with 5 grand children. Also 2 nephews that we consider to be a part of our crew. The Lord has blessed us greatly. I Love being part of this Dental team.

Alex has been a Dental Assistant since 2011 and loves it, especially dental surgeries! She is married to her high school sweetheart, Andrew. They have a son, Stanley and a golden retriever named Howie. Alex likes traveling, shopping, and spending time with family in her free time.

In 2018 I graduated from Illinois Valley Community College with my Associates in Science degree and Dental Assisting with expanded functions certificate. Soon after I began working as a dental assistant at Valerin Dental. When Im not working I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I love traveling, drawing, and cuddling with my cat Pancakes.

I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 1989, and practiced in 2 childrens dental offices early in my career, but I found that I enjoy patients of all ages, so I have worked in general practice for many years. I moved to Peru in 1996 and practiced locally with with Dr.Valerin for 8 years, until he relocated to Peoria.

I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family, friends, and our black lab, Callie. My husband, Joe, owns his own business, and my daughter is a college student at IVCC. She plans on transferring to SIU-Carbondale and will earn her bachelors degree in Automotive Tech.

Deanne has been a dental hygenist for 31 years. She has worked along side Dr. Valerin for 16 of those years. Over the span of her career, she has excelled with her periodontal skills and provides training to fellow hygienists on those skills. She enjoys learning new skills, techniques, and procedures to make our patients dental experience the best it can be. Her goal for each patient is to educate and treat each patient based upon each individuals needs. She specializes in thorough but gentle treatment and to keep you comfortable during your visit. Deanne goes above and beyond for those who have dental phobias, fears, and anxiety. Helping those to overcome these concerns, so they can develop trust again in the dental world.

Outside of the office, Deanne has been married to her husband Grant for 26 years. They have 3 children and a dog named Lola. She enjoys her outdoor gardens and fish pond. Shes crafty with a hot glue gun and enjoys home renovation projects with her husband as well. Her life mantra is, 'It Is What It Is!'

Debbie is requested by patients for her gentle yet thorough hygiene services. Debbie has one grown son and lives with her husband Stu in Germantown Hills. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, singing at her church and hanging with her three pug dogs.

Valerin Dental accepts patients from all insurance plans.We offer a complimentary benefits check on your first visit and will happily file pre-authorizations andinsurance claims for you. If you have any questions regarding insurance or billing, please give us a call!

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