About Jay Vandewater, DMD
Dr. Vandewater is a lifelong resident of the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. He received his undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry from St. Louis University while working at St. Louis University medical school. Dr. Vandewater received his D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) from Washington University School of Dental Medicine. He spent five years as a practicing dentist in Illinois before opening his private dental practice in Ellisville in 1991 to serve the residents of west St. Louis County. Dr. Vandewater continued his dental education at the prestigious Dawson Academy to further his knowledge about how the joint, muscles, and teeth function in harmony with one another. Dr. Vandewater follows best practices to ensure that your treatment plan is exactly what you need to restore or maintain a healthy bite, teeth and gums. Dr. Vandewater has been named a Top Dentist by St. Louis Magazine every year since 2012. That’s no surprise. Specialty dentists refer patients to Dr. Vandewater on a regular basis and he also treats fellow dentists. We are honored to know that 99% of our patients would recommend Dr. Vandewater to a friend or family member, based on approximately 400 reviews. See for yourself. Check us out on Google and RateABiz.com. In fact, one of our patients was so inspired by the treatment he received, that he wrote a song about us! Dr. Vandewater is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society, and the Missouri Valley Study Club. He also serves as an advisory to the St. Louis County Special School District.
