Surgical Placement of Dental Implant Near Me in East Alton, IL

Dr. John Landgraf has over 35 years of experience in various dental fields. From being a laboratory technician to a dental educator, Dr. Landgraf has done it all and uses his extensive life experience to provide his patients with only the best dental care available. To ensure that his patients are treated with the highest standards, Dr. Landgraf attends more than twice the required hours of continuing education courses each year. When he is not attending courses or working with patients, Dr. Landgraf also spends time with local study clubs which keep him current on the latest developments in dentistry. In addition, he is an active member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Landgraf graduated with honors from Washington University School of Dental Medicine. After spending his first years post-graduation as a technician in a lab making dentures and crowns for dentists, Dr. Landgraf became a practicing dentist and educator, teaching in his alma mater’s Department of Operative Dentistry. Today, Dr. Landgraf continues teaching through the Community Health in Partnership Services (CHIPS) clinic where he trains and certifies future dental assistants. He also volunteers as a staff dentist with the same organization.

Patients of Dr. Landgraf can trust that his passion and background in dentistry make him more than qualified to provide top-quality dentistry and modern treatments.

Dr. Collette Lucas, DDS believes that radiant smiles can empower and transform people's lives. Her passion is building trusting relationships with her patients and guiding them through improving their smiles and overall health. She truly cares for her patients and is committed to giving them the best quality of dental service possible.

Dr. Lucas received her Bachelor of Science from St. Louis University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri Kansas City Dental School. After graduation, she spent time as a resident of the general practice at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Lucas has achieved distinction through her participation in the Doctor Mastery Program, a comprehensive five-year course that offers clinical training from globally recognized experts in dentistry. This program enhances basic skills and progresses to the expert handling of intricate dental procedures. In addition to this, she holds memberships in several prestigious dental organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, ASDA, the Missouri Dental Association, and the Greater St. Louis Dental Society.