Breese Dental Care
Highland Dental Care
Meet Our Dental Care Professionals
Timothy H. Droege, DMD
Dr. Droege opened the doors of his new facility upon completion of his education in 1987 from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Droege consistently strives to bring the highest degree of care to his patients by utilizing many continuing education programs. He recently received his Fellowship for implants from The Misch Institute creating the opportunity to deliver all services here under one roof. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Droege’s hobbies include spending time with his family, golf, and hunting. Dr. Droege works out of the Breese Dental Care location.
- Graduate, Southern Illinois University School of Dentistry
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, Illinois Dental Association
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Lifetime Qualified Member, Crown Council
- Diplomate, International College of Oral Implantology
- Member, Chicago Dental Society
- Member, Breese Chamber of Commerce
- Staff, St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese
- Graduate, Kois Continuum
- Graduate, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Fellow, The Misch Institute
- Graduate, World Clinical Laser Institute
Dr. Kasey Santel, DMD
Dr. Kasey Santel completed his education in June of 2015 from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. He joined the practice immediately upon graduation fulfilling his desire to provide care in a rural community. Dr. Santel looks forward to developing his own practicing style while having a practitioner like Dr. Droege with many years of experience as a guide along the way. He has completed additional studies in lasers, clear aligner therapy for orthodontic care and oral conscious sedation. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Santel’s hobbies include spending time with his family, reading, and golf. Dr. Santel works out of both, the Highland Dental Care and Breese Dental Care locations.
- Graduate, Southern Illinois University School of Dentistry
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, Illinois Dental Association
- Member, Chicago Dental Society
- Member, Academy of General Dentistry
- Member, Crown Council
- Graduate, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Graduate, World Clinical Laser Institute
Dr. Thierry Papazian, DMD
Dr. Thierry Papazian graduated in 2024 from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. While in school, Dr. Papazian learned the value of patient centered care, and believes in the importance of building trust with patients to deliver them the best treatment possible. Being born and raised in southern Illinois, Dr. Papazian is excited to begin his dental career practicing dentistry in this rural area. In his free time he enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.
- Graduate, Southern Illinois University School of Dentistry
- Member, American Dental Association
Dr. Tim Droege, Dr. Kasey Santel & Dr. Thierry Papazian
Dr. Tim Droege, Dr. Kasey Santel & Dr. Thierry Papazian understand that each patient is unique and they strive to offer the most innovative dental solutions to meet the individual needs and lifestyles of all our patients, no matter their age. We combine state-of-the-art dental care with a warm, friendly style that is welcoming.
Breese Dental Care Team
Highland Dental Care Team
