Dr. Senthil Arun is a well qualified and trained Orthodontist practicing dentistry for more than 20 years. He has established himself committing to years of dedicated education and clinical training required to set highest standards for clinical practice of dentistry with focus on Orthodontics.
Dr. Arun hails from India and he earned a degree in Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Ragas Dental College, Chennai, India. He excelled in his class and won several awards while in dental school. Upon moving to the United States, Dr. Arun received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with distinction from Medical College of Georgia (now known as Augusta University) in Augusta, GA. To further his education and knowledge, he graduated with high honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. He also completed a specialized post-graduate certification in orthodontics as well as earned a Master of Science (MSD) degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
To stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontics in order to offer the most advanced treatments, Dr. Arun embraces life-long learning by attending meetings and continuing education courses in orthodontics and dentistry at both national and international levels.
He is currently a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO).
With a solid background in dental education, Dr, Arun serves as a clinical faculty at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NYU Langone Dental Medicine – Columbia, MO. In this position, he educates and trains pediatric dental residents with orthodontics knowledge at his office in Jefferson City, MO.
He is a preferred provider of Smiles Changes Lives, a non-profit organization that helps children and their families who cannot afford the full cost of braces.
In his spare time, Dr. Arun enjoys reading books of all genres, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He has great interest in electronic gadgets and is very excited to keep his office and himself up to date with technology. Dr. Arun is married to Aarti Arun, dental hygienist and blessed with two boys – Tejas and Shreyas.
Dr. Arun is highly enthusiastic to get you on braces and give you a smile of your lifetime.