Dr. Kyle R Childers, DMD, MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1699914762
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Dr. Kyle Childers, DMD, MS, is the founder of Childers Orthodontics and a board-certified orthodontist who has served Southern Illinois patients for over 25 years. He holds the Diplomate designation from the American Board of Orthodontics, a voluntary credential achieved by fewer than 25% of orthodontists nationwide. Dr. Childers earned his Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University, his DMD from the University of Kentucky, and his Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Tennessee. He is recognized as a Diamond + Top 1% Invisalign Provider, placing him among the most experienced clear aligner clinicians in the region. An early adopter of SureSmile, i-CAT imaging, and the Damon System, he has brought technologies to Benton, Harrisburg, and Herrin that patients in smaller markets often cannot access locally. Dr. Childers founded the Southern Illinois chapter of Smile for a Lifetime and sponsors annual academic scholarships for two Southern Illinois students. He describes orthodontics as a blend of precise science and artistic instinct, a philosophy that shapes every treatment plan he creates.
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Education & Training
- University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine — Residency Hospital (1990)
- Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University
- Southern Illinois University-carbondale — Undergraduate School (1984)
- Doctorate of Medical Dentistry, University of Kentucky
- Master of Science in Orthodontics, University of Tennessee
- University Of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis — Residency Hospital (1990)
- University Of Kentucky / College Of Dentistry — Medical School (1986)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
Credential: DMD, MS
NPI registered: 02/13/2009
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- SureSmile®
- i-CAT® diagnosis technology
- Damon® System self-ligating brackets
- Invisalign®
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Dental Association
- Midwestern Society of Orthodontics
Awards & Recognition
- Diamond + Top 1% Invisalign Provider
- Invisalign Elite Provider
Beyond the Office
Founder of the Southern Illinois chapter of Smile for a Lifetime
Offers academic scholarships to two Southern Illinois students each year
Sponsor of the Rend Lake College Theater
Lives in Marion, IL where he grew up
Married to Deidre with four children: Mason, Kate, Alec, and Tessa
Has three dogs and one cat
Creates artwork (orthodontics described as blend of art and science)
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