Dr. Victor Pinones
I was born and raised in the Metro east area of St. Louis. I graduated from Collinsville High School in 2004. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in biology from SIUE in 2008 with Summa Cum Laude honors. In 2012, I received my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton. While in dental school, I participated in a mission trip to Jamaica to dental to undeserved communities.
Since graduating, I have been practicing and serving the St. Louis and Metro east area. I am a member of the Illinois State Dental Society, Greater St. Louis Dental Society, and American Dental Association. I pride myself in providing exceptional care and educating patients so they can make well informed decisions on their dental care/health.
I enjoy traveling, exercising, working out, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Kaitlyn Stanton
Dr. Kaitlyn was born and raised in South County St. Louis. She graduated from Lindbergh High School in 2014. She then attended SIUE and received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Forensic Sciences. She then continued her studies at SIUE receiving her Master’s Degree in Biology and wrote her master’s thesis on the effect that mouth washes have on the bacteria in the mouth.
Dr. Kaitlyn attended SIU School of Dental Medicine. During her time in dental school, she participated in various volunteer events, organizations, and research. Her continued research on mouth rinses received 1st place from the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) as well as the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) Award. These awards gave her the opportunity to present at American Association for Dental Research meeting in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kaitlyn published her research on mouth rinses in 2021.
Dr. Kaitlyn graduated from SIU School of Dental Medicine Magna Cum Laude. She received the Pierre Fauchard Academy award, which recognizes outstanding academic achievements in the profession of dentistry, and the American Equilibration Society’s award for her advanced knowledge in the field of occlusion and the temporomandibular joint. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and ISDS. She has been on two dental mission trips to Guatemala where she helped children receive necessary dental treatment and educated them about the importance of oral hygiene.
Dr. Kaitlyn’s passion for dentistry, paired with her friendly personality and always wanting her patients to be well informed, makes her a trusted and reliable dentist that her patients can depend on for compassionate care. Dr. Kaitlyn is known for her thoroughness and attention to detail.
Outside the dental office, she enjoys being outdoors with her family and dog (Levi). Dr. Kaitlyn is married to a fellow dentist, Dr. Benning, who works in Litchfield Illinois. She enjoys spending her spare time biking, hiking, crafting, and traveling.