Lester C. Joern Jr., DMD

Dr. Lester Joern, at South St. Louis Dental Group, has consistently been listed as one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumer Research Council of America and consistently rated as one of St. Louis’ Top Dentists by St. Louis Magazine.

Services Include:

• Preventative Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Orthodontics

Bio: Dr. Joern was born and raised in the St. Louis Area. After graduating from Webster Groves High School he attended the University of Missouri where he received his BS in Biology in 1972 and his DDS from the School of Dentistry in 1976. Upon graduation he returned to St. Louis to join and purchase a practice that was established in 1942, and in 1978, he founded South St. Louis Dental Group. During the early 1980’s he served on the Board of Directors of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society and was elected president of the South District of the Dental Society. Following his services with the Dental Society, he traveled the country extensively, lecturing on practice management and navigating the many changes in the dental insurance industry.

Outside of the office, Dr. Joern has many varying interests. He has served on several not-for-profit boards that are dedicated to making St. Louis a better place to live. He has also been appointed to numerous committees by the President and Chancellor of Mizzou. He has been a season ticket holder for Mizzou Tiger football for 56 years and has only missed 8 games. For relaxation and enjoyment, he loves to travel around the world. Dr. Joern also loves to relax and water ski and his lake house.