Meet The Doctors

Meet Our Dedicated Doctors

At BALDA DENTAL, we provide all the services to help you obtain and retain a beautiful, healthy smile. We’re proud to have highly skilled dentists who truly care for our patients’ well-being. Learn more about our dentists below. Call us today for a same-day appointment!

Dr. Chris Balda

Dr. Chris was Valedictorian of the Class of 2006 at Effingham High School and graduated cum laude with a Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Chris was the SIU-SDM Class of 2013 recipient of the Operative Dentistry Award from the Academy of Operative Dentistry. He was also awarded the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award. He was the SIU-SDM Class of 2013 representative to the Illinois State Dental Society. While attending the University of Southern Indiana, Dr. Chris was awarded USI Pre-Dentistry Award. Dr. Chris also earned a Fellowship Degree from International Dental Implant Association in 2015. Dr. Chris is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois State Dental Society. Locally, he serves on the Board of the Effingham County Health Department. Dr. Chris met Dr. Thuy at dental school. They are married and have two sons.

Dr. Joe Balda

Dr. Joe is also an Alumni of SIU-SDM. He received a perfect score on Clinical Boards. Dr. Joe is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois State Dental Society. During his studies, he helped organize Relay for Life for two consecutive years to raise money for cancer research and awareness. He was twice the recipient of the University of Southern Indiana Pre-dentistry Award during undergraduate studies at USI, where he graduated magna cum laude. Dr. Joe was Valedictorian in 2009 and Class President of his class at Effingham High School all four years. Dr. Joe’s wife is a nurse and they have two daughters and a son.

Dr. Brian Balda

Dr. Brian graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton in 1986 where he was the Class President for all four years. Dr. Brian was a United States Air Force Captain in Desert Storm. Dr. Brian also earned a Fellowship Degree from the Academy of General Dentistry. Since moving to Effingham in 1995, Dr. Brian has served on the Unit 40 Education Foundation, Unit 40 School Board, Helen Matthes Library Board, and both Rotary Clubs. Dr. Brian is a member of the Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce, a Founder of the Effingham Performance Center, and a First Friend Founder of the Effingham County Community Foundation. Dr. Brian was the 2015-2016 SIU-SDM Alumni President, and he is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois State Dental Society. Dr. Brian and Pamette Balda married in 1980. They have two sons, Dr. Chris, and Dr. Joe.