Dr. Alexander Heatrice was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK, and attended the University of Oklahoma. During this time. he developed a passion for dentistry. He completed dental school at Howard University in Washington, DC. After graduation, Dr. Heatrice decided that serving his country was the most honorable service to others. He served in the United States Army for seven years. "The military molded the determination, commitment, and leadership characteristics that I have today. I will admit nothing compares to the comradery of service to our great nation." Dr. Heatrice received a Master of Public Health degree from A.T. Still University. He also attended Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California for residency in Oral Facial Pain and Oral Medicine. He then entered the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program at Harlem Hospital Center, an affiliation with the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. At the completion of this post graduate program in June 2020, he and his family now call St. Louis home. Dr. Heatrice has published several articles and continues with ongoing research projects. Dr. Heatrice is excited to provide service to the St Louis community.