About Your Dentist
Alison Conant, DMD
"I love having the ability to help people improve their lives by improving their smiles. It is important to me to give patients a great dental experience!"
My Mission:
"To provide my patients with the best possible dental care. To be honest, compassionate, and be truly caring to all of my patients."
Formal & Continuing Education:
- Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (Alton, IL)
- Southern Illinois University, BS in Biological Sciences (Carbondale, IL)
Dr. Conant has completed the Heartland Dental Care Aesthetics Continuum and the Heartland Dental Care Doctor Leadership Series.
Associations & Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
Personal Attention Professional Excellence:
"Understanding patient needs is one of the most important aspects of dentistry. I continually strive to better my abilities in order to provide each and every patient with the best care possible and to make sure their needs are met. It is a privilege to help patients with this aspect of their oral health, and I want to show my patients just how much I truly care about them and their oral health!"
James Fetsch, DMD
"Working as a dentist has been an amazing experience. Possessing the ability to change someone’s life for the better in so many different ways – it’s quite remarkable."
My Mission
"My mission is fairly simple – to provide the most proficient, compassionate dental care possible in the most comfortable environment possible. I also hope to educate my patients on the benefits of lifetime care and maintaining oral hygiene; providing them with the insight needed to enjoy a lifetime smile."
Education
- Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Alton, IL
- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Continuing Education & Professional Memberships
Completed over 1000 hours of CE including courses in IV sedation, implant placement, restorations and orthodontics
Member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and American Society for Dental Aesthetics
Personal Attention Professional Care
"My patients’ well being is of utmost importance to me, so they can expect my full undivided attention every time they come in. They deserve the best from me, so to ensure they receive that, I will take every opportunity available to further advance my dental knowledge and skills through continual education. That way, my patients’ dental needs will be met using the most up-to-date technology and techniques."
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Fetsch currently resides in Effingham, IL with his wife Jennifer and children, Ryan and Jake. He coaches his sons’ baseball teams and in his free time, Dr. Fetsch enjoys playing baseball with his boys, riding road bikes, running and other outdoor activities.
