Dr. Faye Licata, DMD
Dentistry
4.1
(12 reviews)
Contact Info
(636) 532-2101
111 Hilltown Village Ctr Ste 200, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
About
Dr. Licata grew up in DuQuoin, a small town in southern Illinois. The excitement of her first loose tooth sparked her interest, and at age 6 she knew she wanted to be a dentist. Dr. Licata graduated from high school in 1980 then attended the University of Illinois in Champaign where she graduated with a degree in biology. In 1988 she graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Licata then served a one-year dental General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in St. Louis before opening her private practice in Chesterfield in 1989 Her dental interests include linking dental health to overall wellness by providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning. She takes great pride in helping apprehensive patients achieve the dental health they deserve. Dr Licata also has a passion for reconstructive cosmetic dentistry, helping recreate the perfect smile but more importantly, providing function and comfort. The basic underlying common denominator in all this is education. Dr. Licata has always believed that educating her patients about their oral environment is the key to reaching their ultimate oral health. Dr. Licata is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Only 6% of all dentists in the US have reached this elite status. The AGD highlights continuing education and is dedicated to embracing the most current and cutting-edge technologies and procedures to provide exceptional oral care. She is committed to continual learning and routinely goes to local and national education events related to the dental profession. Dr. Licata also is a career-long a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater St. Louis Dental Association, and the American Academy of Women Dentists. Dr. Licata has had a fervent interest in forensic dentistry for many years. In the past, she has served as a volunteer member of MERIT (Missouri Emergency Response Identification Team) since 1997. Other professional volunteer efforts since 2005 have been through Donated Dental Services and Give Kids A Smile. Both these programs provide free dental care to the under-served populations that exist in our communities all around us. Dr. Licata enjoys giving back through professional volunteer efforts. Since 2005 she has participated in the Give Kids a Smile Program, providing free cleanings and fillings for low-income children. She also offers her time and talent to the Missouri Donated Dental Services program.
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