Meet Dr. Jared Crutcher

On Being a Dentist

Dentistry is something that can mean a little or a lot to a person.

If you were fortunate enough to never have many issues with your oral health, a cleaning here and there isn’t too bad. For others, dentistry may equate to relief from some of the worst pain ever, or newfound confidence in their appearance.

If I can help a person get out of a toothache, teach someone how to better maintain their oral health, or work with an individual to grow their self-confidence, it can make my month!

~ Dr. Jared Crutcher

Background, Education, and Experience

Dr. Jared Crutcher grew up in Troy, Illinois and was a patient of, and trained at Cedar Creek Dental. His interest in healthcare, and a desire to work closely with individuals while helping each to live a healthier life, led to his decision to become a dentist. He earned his undergraduate degree from Truman State University before pursuing his Doctor of Dental Medicine at A.T. Still University in St. Louis. In addition to practicing dentistry, he remains actively involved in dental education by teaching current dental students at the university when he is not seeing patients in his office.

Continuing Education

Dentistry, like all areas of healthcare, is a constantly advancing field. Ongoing research leads to new understandings, innovative technologies, and changes in technique, materials, and diagnostics. Through active continuing education, Dr. Crutcher remains at the leading-edge of new developments in oral healthcare. He regularly attends meetings, seminars, and lectures, and reads the latest journals.

Dr. Crutcher is a member of the International Academy of Orthodontics. In addition to studying the newest information in general dentistry, he has sought-out advanced training in orthodontics and dental implantology. These specialty services maximize convenience for Cedar Creek Dental patients: treatment is provided in-house, by a doctor and team patients know and trust.

Beyond the Practice

If not in the office helping patients, or carefully assessing the latest dental trends, Dr. Crutcher can often be found with his fiancée, Sarah, as well as his friends and family. He loves all things outdoors—including hunting, fishing, and his new hobby: playing pickleball. 

He also enjoys volunteering his professional skills with the Give Kids a Smile program and is a member of Ducks Unlimited. In the last few years, he's been a proud 4H Supporter attending local livestock auctions and helping veteran's in need of dental care within ATSU University. Dr. Crutcher knows that being active in the community allows everyone to learn and grow.