Dentists

C. Arthur Steineker, DMD

Dr. Art Steineker is a Montgomery native with family ties to the Montgomery area for over one hundred years. After graduating from Sidney Lanier High School in 1973, he obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama Dental School in Birmingham in 1981.

Dr. Steineker has always been an extremely active member in community, youth and church affairs. He, wife Karen, and sons Whitt (20) and Clay (16), attend the First United Methodist Church, where he teaches Sunday School and serves on the Administrative Board.

His civic involvements include the Brantwood Children's Home (Board of Directors, President), Britton YMCA (Board of Directors), Southern Bank of Commerce (Board of Directors), Nominee for "YMCA Man of the Year", and coach of youth athletic teams for 15 years.

R. Darren Dillon, DDS

Doctor Dillon is a native of Franklinton, LA. He attended Marion Military Institute and Louisiana State University and received his degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1995.

Dr. Dillon is married to Dr. Marnie Smith from Prattville, and they have a two year old daughter, Maclou. The family attends the First Baptist Church.

Dr. Dillon is an ambassador for the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and is also involved in mentoring youth with the YMCA.

Doctor Steineker and Doctor Dillon are both members of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the local Second District Dental Society. They attend numerous continuing education courses during the year to stay current with the most recent developments in dentistry.

What is the difference between a DDS and a DMD?

The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. The difference is a matter of semantics. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree. However, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are the same.