Dr. William J. Schlotz, DDS - A Leading St. Louis Cosmetic DentistAbout Dr. William J. Schlotz

Philosophy of Practice

Dr. William J. Schlotz provides Ultra-Conservative, Minimally Invasive Dental Care using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. His goal is to ensure a comfortable, quick and affordable office visit.  Dr. Schlotz's aim is to treat each and every patient as he would his own family; stressing non-invasive, quality care delivered with the utmost integrity. 

Dr.  Schlotz also firmly believes in offering a patient education that is "second to none" including the presentation of multiple treatment options leading to the very positive consequence of a true INFORMED CONSENT for dental care.  Sadly, Dr. Schlotz feels these principles of care are not shared by many dental offices, even in 2010.

Family & Personal

Dr. William J. Schlotz is married and has 3 sons.  His wife of 28 years, Kim, also helps out at the practice at the front desk.  Their boys... John, Kyle and Britton have varying interests, but all of them have chosen College upon graduation from Kirkwood High School.

John is a recent graduate of Hope College, Holland MI. and is enrolled at UMKC School of Dentistry for the upcoming fall of 2010 class.  Kyle is a senior at Truman State University.  Britton is a Freshman at Auburn University.

Dr. Schlotz enjoys virtually anything sports-related.  He is most especially a passionate follower of baseball, football, tennis and golf.  Unfortunately (for him), he is a unrepentant CUB fan.  Fortunately, this does not mean that he is anti-Cardinal.  In fact, when the Cubs inevitably play their way out of contention, he can be seen proudly wearing Cardinal red.

Dr. Schlotz is a Christian and attends GreenTree Church in Kirkwood, MO.

Education  & Training

  • 1976 High School Diploma -- Minnetonka High School; Minnetonka, MN
  • 1980 Bachelor's of Science Degree -- DePauw University; Greencastle, IN.
  • 1985 DDS Degree -- College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois; Chicago, IL.
  • 1985 - 1988 -- US Naval Dental Corps Residency; Camp LeJeune, N.C. - Significant training and experience in the areas of Oral Surgery, Endodontics & Restorative Dentistry while serving as a Naval Officer in the U.S. Navy
  • 1989 -- Non-Surgical Monitored, Modulated Periodontal Treatment (using Microscope) for enhanced Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol - International Dental Health Foundation
  • 2003 -- Mini-Implant Surgical Placement Certification - IMTEC Corporation
  • 2005 -- Advanced Implant Placement Surgery Certification PCC Institute (affiliation w/ Gordon Christensen new Scottsdale Center for Dentistry and Clinical Research Associates CRA)
  • 2006 -- LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy License  (only FDA approved Laser treatment protocol for the re-growth of bone tissue)
  • 2006 -- Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry Certification
  • 2006 -- Invisalign (Invisible Braces) Certification
  • 2007 -- Computer Guided 3-D Dental Implant Surgery - Implant Logic Systems
  • 2007 -- Perio Protect Non-Surgical Gum Treatment Certification
  • 2007 -- DOCs - Dental Organization for CONSCIOUS SEDATION (Oral Sedation) Certificate Trainnig

Certification/Professional Memberships (both past & present)

  • Member, American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  (AACD)
  • Member, Missouri Dental Association (MDA)
  • Member, Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS)
  • Member, World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID)
  • Member, Dentists for Oral Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
  • Member, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
  • Site Certification, State of Missouri, Deep Sedation/ General Anesthesia for Plaza Health Dentistry
  • Certification, State of Missouri, Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry

 

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information per: Missouri State Board Regulations as pertaining to Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic, Sedation & Implant Dentistry*

All are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise. Drs. Schlotz and Von Rump are GENERAL DENTISTS and are engaged in the practice of GENERAL DENTISTRY in the State Of Missouri.  Thus, they are NOT licensed in the specialties of prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics or oral-maxillofacial surgery.

TMJ Treatment is a non-specialty area not recognized by the ADA and requires no specific educational training to advertise.  

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information Regarding Oral Sedation and Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia (commonly referred to as Sleep Dentistry)*

Conscious Sedation is taught as part of post graduate residency programs approved by the ADA.  Dr. Wm Schlotz and Von Rump have not completed such an ADA approved residency program.

 

It is a requirement (set forth by the Missouri Dental Board) that a licensed dentist be further licensed (Division of Professional Registration, State of Missouri) to perform oral sedation (aka Enteral Conscious Sedation) in the state of Missouri.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have taken the Mandatory Training and Education for this licensure which includes over 20 hrs of training and education in the area of Oral Sedation and Medical Emergency Management.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have also taken a 2nd Non-Mandatory course (of 25 hrs) in Oral Sedation and Emergency Medical Management.

Upon this licensure in the field of Oral Sedation, an "Enteral Conscious Sedation Permit" is thereby issued to licensee.  Dr. William J. Schlotz has received certification and has been issued License #2009005253.

 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has received an ENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION SITE CERTIFICATE issued by the Missouri Dental Board (certificate/license #2009004858).

Dr. Schlotz and Von Rump are not providers of Deep Sedation Dentistry (wherein the treating dentist is also responsible for the deep sedation - commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry").

General Dentistry at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry is performed under General Anesthesia ONLY in concert with Premier Dental Anesthesiology (Board Certified MDs) as the attending caregivers and physicians of the general anesthesia. 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has been issued, by the Missouri Dental Board, a DEEP SEDATION/GENERAL ANESTHESIA SITE CERTIFICATE (#2008025661).