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# Lauren Berkenbile

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D.M.D.

Lauren Berkenbile grew up in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She received her undergraduate education at the University of an Illinois Urbana-Champaign before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Her dedication to providing specialized care for children and those with special healthcare needs led her to complete her pediatric dentistry residency at Saint Louis University.

Dr. Berkenbile is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.

She is passionate about creating positive dental experiences that help children build confidence and establish lifelong healthy oral habits. She believes that prevention, education, and building strong relationships with families are essential to providing excellent pediatric dental care.

Outside of the office, Dr. Berkenbile enjoys spending time with her husband, Nick, and their new baby boy, Baker. She loves to stay busy, whether that’s traveling, getting dinner with friends or cheering on Illini sports. She is excited to serve the families of and around her hometown and feels honored to give back to the community that gave so much to her.


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