Meet Dr. Held
Originally from Northern California, Dr. Cheryl L. Held earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of California at Davis, graduating in 1992 with High Honors. While there, she was invited to become a member of several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. After working for two years, Dr. Held decided to advance her education by attending the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry in San Francisco, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1997.
Upon graduation from dental school, she immediately began her orthodontic residency at the Saint Louis University Department of Orthodontics, which transitioned into the Dreiling-Marshall Center for Advanced Dental Education during her attendance. At CADE, she earned her Master of Science degree in orthodontics, graduating in 1999. After associating for a short time with two orthodontists in Columbia, Missouri, Dr. Held decided to return to the St. Louis area and began practicing orthodontics in South County in November of 2000, while planning for her opening of WingHaven® Orthodontics in O'Fallon, MO. In 2001, she moved to the WingHaven® community and had the privilege of publishing an abbreviated version of her Master's Thesis as a journal article in the prestigious American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics' May issue. And in February of 2004, after much anticipation, WingHaven® Orthodontics opened its doors.
Along with her membership in both the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies, Dr. Held maintains her active member status in many dental organizations, including: the American Association of Orthodontists, the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
On the personal side, Dr. Held retains an exceptional fondness for children. In addition to her formal educational background, she gained firsthand experience with children ages 7-17 while working for ten consecutive summers as a camp counselor, coach, and houseparent. During her free time, Dr. Held loves to spend time with her fiancé. Along with other activities, they both enjoy following Cardinals baseball and Rams football. Dr. Held also enjoys singing, jogging, and participating in many outdoor activities. Her favorite hobby is collecting spoons from all over the world.
