The school is operated out of an active, 2800 square foot dental office. Our office has seven dental and treatment rooms all outfit with modern, state-of-the-art equipment. The office reception room also serves as our class room, seating up to 20 students.
Equipment and Materials:
Adec dental units
Periapical X-ray units
Panoramic X-ray unit
Model trimmer
Dental molds and tooth models
Dental instruments
Computers
Various dental materials and supplies
Dr. Mark Ortinau
A native of St. Louis, Dr. Ortinau practiced family dentistry in St. Louis for over 40 years. Dr. Ortinau is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society, American Orthodontic Society, International Association for Orthodontics, Acadamy of Computerized Dentistry and several other professional organizations.
Dr. Ortinau’s awards include:
1995 Received the prestigious Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry
2004 Received award of merit from Greater St. Louis Dental Society
2006 Inducted into the International College of Dentists
Steven Ortinau
Steve Ortinau is a native of St. Louis. After graduating from Lafayette High School, he attended East Central College on a baseball scholarship. He completed his undergraduate education at Rockhurst University.
In 2000, Steve began working as a dental assistant with aspirations to continue on to dental school. In continuing his education, he completed classes to become certified in expanded functions for a dental assistant. Always with a desire to become a dentist, he continues to strive to be the best dental assistant in St. Louis. In 2007, Steve was blessed with an opportunity to branch out in the field of dentistry as a Cad/Cam expert trainer and designer.