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…

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…

Dr. Markarian appeared on St Louis Fox 2 News Morning show on Monday September 15th in the 8-9 am hour.  Dr. Markarian talked about the charity, Smiles Change Lives, that he is helping to organize in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.  Smiles Change Lives provides orthodontic treatments for patients with significant orthodontic needs and…

February was National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) and Drs. Markarian and Hood-Olson visited several of the local elementary schools to educate 3rd and 4th grade children about the importance of taking care of the teeth.  Along with a very fun and educational presentation, featuring a horse puppet with human teeth that the kids got…

The Itero Scanner in action at Markarian Orthodontics