Earlier this month, Dr. Markarian received an award from Smiles Change Lives for his contributions to the charity. During the last 3 years, Dr. Markarian helped to organize SCL in the St. Louis Region, has donated his time to screen patients for the program, has represented SCL in discussions with the American Association of Orthodontists,…

Dr. Markarian visited local elementary schools to teach kids about taking care of their teeth. He’s visiting Smithton Elementary School, Shiloh Elementary School, and more…

Great new to report: Dr. Markarian was being named one of the Top Orthodontists in the St. Louis Area by St Louis Magazine. The list is based on input and evaluations from thousands of dentists and professionals, and is a compilation of 300 dentists and specialists in the St. Louis area. Read more: http://www.stlmag.com/St-Louis-Magazine/April-2013/Top-Dentists-2013-List/

Last month was National Children’s Dental Health month. Dr. Markarian and staff members spent many days visiting local schools and speaking with students. We were pleased to see many familiar faces in the crowd. We would like to thank Smithton, Wolf Branch, and Shiloh Schools for their participation and hospitality.  We hope that next year…

Dr. Markarian visited several elementary schools this spring to teach kids how to take care of their teeth. Schools visited: In Smithton and Whiteside: Smithton Elementary, St. John the Baptist, Whiteside Elementary, Shiloh Elementary, and Wolf Branch Elementary. In Granite City: Wilson School and Frohardt (my grade school!). Thanks to all of the schools for…

Congratulations to Dawn Harper on once again making the United States Olympic Team! She will be defending her gold medal in 100 meter hurdles and hoping for a FIRST TIME EVER repeat medal. All our best to our former patient and sister of our assistant, Keya! To cheer Dawn on, please follow her at iamdawnharper.com