Dr. Allen strives to reach beyond his credentials by constantly updating his knowledge and skills through research and continuing education. He participates in and hosts numerous lectures and academic programs for doctors, clinical technicians and clerical staff, keeping ahead of the most current advances in patient care. Dr. Allen is certified member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics.

Dr. David Allen, an Illinois native, grew up outside of Champaign where he was a state champion wrestler in high school. He completed a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1976. In 1981, he graduated from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Chicago. While at the University of Illinois, Dr. Allen met his wife Nancy. They married and soon moved to the St. Louis area where he practiced general dentistry for almost a decade. During that time, their daughter and two sons were born. In 1990, the Allens moved to Louisville, Kentucky where Dr. Allen entered a two year masters program in the specialty field of orthodontics. Dr. Allen received his Master of Orthodontics from the University of Louisville in 1992. That same year, Dr. Allen moved his family to Wheaton and established Wheaton Orthodontic Center.

The Allens have been active in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and surrounding communities since they moved back to Illinois nearly 20 years ago. Dr. Allen coached a variety of athletic teams including park district soccer and volleyball, basketball, baseball, basketball and football at St. Michael’s Parish School. They actively support numerous schools, churches, athletic programs, and charities in the area. Their daughter Courtney is presently attending Columbia University in New York Pursuing a masters degree in international education policy. Their eldest son, David, graduated from Miami University in Ohio and is a business professional in downtown Chicago. Their youngest, Michael, is a business student at the University of Dayton.

Dr. Allen enjoys golf, spending time with his family and seeing patients with their new, beautiful smiles!

“It is very important to me that my patients have great self esteem. I want them to leave Wheaton Orthodontics and feel good about themselves and what they have accomplished in improving their smile and health. My goal is to create an adult smile for an adolescent to grow into. Not an adolescent smile that an adult will grow out of!” Dr. David Allen

Click here to read an article with Dr. Allen in Chicago Parent magazine.