About the Staff

Back Row (Left to Right):  Holly-Office Coordinator, Vanessa-Hygienist, Heather-Dental Assistant, and Linda-Dental Assistant. Front Row (Left to Right):  Jay-Lab Technician and Dr. John Landgraf-Dentist.

About Your Dentist and His Education

Dr Landgraf - Dentist
Dr. Landgraf is very committed to providing gentle dental care in a friendly, clean environment using state of the art equipment and techniques. This is accomplished through the knowledge gained from the following learning experiences.
Continuing education: over twice the number of hours of advanced training in the latest dental techniques & materials that are required for licensure. Recent courses Dr. Landgraf has attended.
Study Clubs: these organizations meet regularly to learn and share the latest ideas and techniques in dentistry.
Washington University Graduate: 1978 graduate cum laude and honor society member.
Past Faculty Positions: Washington University Dental School faculty member: instructor in the Department of Operative Dentistry.
Dental Organizations:
American Dental Association
American Association for Functional Orthodontics
Missouri Dental Association
Greater St. Louis Dental Association
International Association for Orthodontics
Dr. L. D. Pankey Dental Study Club
Grcater St. Louis IAO Study Club
The Academy of General Dentistry
Volunteer staff dentist at Community Health in Partnersip Services (CHIPS) Clinic
Volunteer educator to train and certify dental assistants performing expanded dental functions

About The Staff

Vanessa - Registered Dental Hygienist
I have been a registered dental hygienist for a total of 19 years, and have been working with Dr.Landgraf for the past 7 years. I take personal pride in the quality and care of the dentistry our office provides to our patients. The skill and expertise of our dental team comes from our combined years of experience. I share a focused commitment in continuing education courses. I enjoy our patients as friends and treat them with the most thorough care I can provide.

Heather - Dental Assistant
I am a certified dental assistant working in the field of dentistry for 7 years. I have been working with Dr. Landgraf for over a year. I got my education from Al-Med Academy and graduated in 1993. I have also attended many continuing education courses to enhance my skills. I enjoy working as a team to bring you the highest quality dentistry in a warm caring setting.

Linda - Dental Assistant
I have been a dental assistant for 10+ years, all with Dr Landgraf. I was trained on the job. Because of my commitment to excellence, I have taken an expanded course that allows me to do simple fillings, under Dr Landgrafs supervision. I was a LPN for 9 years prior to working with Dr. Landgraf.
I graduated nursing school in Columbia, Missouri in 1980. I worked in the hospital setting for 6 years and Nursing Home with Alzheimerâs training for 3 years. My medical training adds another level of comfort to the treatment of our patients.

Holly - Office Coordinator
I have been in the dental field for 20 years, 12 of which have been with Dr. Landgraf. I was trained on the job by a now retired dentist. Most of my years in dentistry have been at the front office. I have dealt with many insurance problems and feel I can assist you with any questions you may have regarding your insurance coverage.

Jay - Lab Technician
I have been a lab technician for 18 years, all of which have been with Dr. Landgraf. I was trained by Dr. Landgraf himself and have taken many courses to learn the latest materials. Having my own lab in the office allows me to do quality work in conjunction with the doctor. It also allows me to do most partial and denture repairs on site, to avoid the extra time involved with sending these repairs to an outside lab. Being a lab technician is like being an artist and I enjoy contributing to Dr. Landgraf"s excellent dentistry in this way.