MICHAEL SMITH DMD - Key Persons
Dr. Michael Smith was raised in New Melle, a small town in Missouri. He attended St. Louis University High School, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and finally SIU School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2011. Dr. Smith joined Dr. Feder in 2013 as an employee and decided to invest his future in Belleville by purchasing the office in 2017.
He joined the Illinois Army National Guard in 2009 and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving as the Illinois State Dental Officer. During the summer of 2022, he deployed overseas to Poland to provide dental care to US soldiers stationed throughout the country. Currently, Dr. Smith spends his duty weekends in Springfield, Illinois screening soldiers from across the state for dental problems and administrating the national guard's statewide dental health program.
Dr. Smith enjoys spending time restoring his 1860s home, where he lives with his wife and children. He is also interested in fitness, healthy eating, woodworking, automotive repair, and meeting the office's IT needs.
Dr. Nick Ridenhour was born in Ballwin, Missouri, a city about 30 minutes from St. Louis. He attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where he obtained a Bachelor's in Sports Medicine. Afterwards, he attended the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating in 2021.
Dr. Ridenhour returned to his hometown to contribute to the dental health of the St. Louis community and surrounding areas. Dr. Ridenhour joined Dr. Smith in his practice as an associate in June 2021. He works in Belleville Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and works parttime at a practice in St. Louis on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Dr. Ridenhour lives in St. Louis with his wife and eight-month-old son. In his free time, Dr. Ridenhour enjoys spending time with his family above all else. His interests include hiking, fitness, reading, football, and doing projects around the house.
Dr. Snowber Fazili graduated from Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2008. With over 10 years of clinical experience in private and public health care settings, she is committed to provide comprehensive and high quality dental care in a kind and caring environment. Dr. Fazili's treatment philosophy is based on disease prevention and education enabling patients to make informed decisions about their oral health.To stay current on the latest advancements in dentistry, she takes continuing education courses throughout the year. Dr. Fazili lives in Brentwood, MO with her husband and two boys.