Holly Ellis, DDS, D.ABDSM
Dr. Ellis has been practicing dentistry in St. Louis for over 15 years and has been treating sleep apnea patients for more than 5 years. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
How we breathe while we sleep and the impact that can have on overall health, including heart health, is critically important. Dr. Ellis believes strongly that the mouth is the gateway to a healthy body. This commitment to overall health is what has led her to work with and treat patients suffering from sleep apnea. To do this, Dr. Ellis has taken over 100 additional hours of specialized coursework to study and apply the different treatment options for sleep apnea.
Dr. Ellis holds a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Missouri State University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. She also participated in a residency curriculum focused on dental sleep medicine at the Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific.
Education and Certifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
Missouri State University
Diplomate
American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
Krista Cayo, DDS
Dr. Krista Cayo has been practicing dentistry in St. Louis since 2010. A graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Cayo also earned an additional certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Cayo is originally from Illinois and moved to the St. Louis area to begin her dental career.
One of her most valued aspects of dentistry is building relationships to ensure trust and genuine care for her patient’s dental health, and she does this by actively listening to patients’ needs and concerns. She strives to provide a calm and compassionate atmosphere and treats patients of all ages and backgrounds.
In her spare time she enjoys biking, pickleball, and spending quality time traveling and cooking with her husband Luis and two school-aged children, Sebastian and Camila.
Education and Certifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Advanced Education Certificate in General Dentistry
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville