Brian Cross, DDS received his D.D.S. from Chicago’s Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1986 and his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University in 1980. After working a fellowship for the American College of Dentists from 1986 to 1987, Dr. Cross headed home – Springfield, Illinois, that is. “I missed the community and the people,” he said. Brian also wanted to learn about dentistry from a man he knew quite well – his father, Chauncey. Since then, Brian and his father have worked hard to build an honest, reputable practice that bears their family name. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Association and the G.V. Black District Dental Society. Brian’s education continues to this day as he takes courses from prestigious organizations such as The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study and the Frank Spear Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Study. He also is involved in many professional and civic organizations as a way to stay involved in and give back to a community that has been so good to him and his father.   Chauncey Cross, DDS received his D.D.S. from Chicago’s Loyola University School of Dentistry and a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University. Upon graduating from dental school, he did his residency at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood Ill., and then came back to his hometown, Springfield, where he opened his practice in June of 1958. Chauncey takes continuing education courses though The Pankey Institute and The Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study to stay apprised of the latest technology and procedures. He is active in the Illinois State Dental Society and has served as Chair of the ISDS Government Affairs Council, as well as Chair of the ADA Council of Government Affairs.  He has served as Vice President of the ADA, and in 2006, was elected Honorary President of the Illinois State Dental Society – the first person to receive this honor.  He also received the ISDS Distinguished Member award in 2003.