Meet the doctor
Matthew J. Kirlough, DDS
"My mission has always been to treat everyone like family in an open, positive, and flexible manner. I want my patients to feel welcome in the office and, most importantly, calm and comfortable in my dental chair. I strive to provide my patients with quality oral health by staying up-to-date on the latest techniques in the industry and attending continuing education courses."
-Matthew J. Kirlough, DDS
Dr. Kirlough's greatest accomplishment is his family. He is happily married to his wife, Renee, a 5th-grade Buckeye Local School system teacher. They have three children: Brianna, Olivia, and Alex. When not watching his children and wife in their sporting activities, Dr. Kirlough follows all Cleveland sports teams and Ohio State University athletics. Whenever he can find time, he loves hunting, fishing, camping, and participating in outdoor activities. His favorite place to visit is the island of Aruba, where his family tries to vacation once a year. He is also an active member of the community.
Dr. Kirlough was born and raised in Brooklyn, Ohio, where he is still a member of the Brooklyn Kiwanis and supports their efforts to improve his hometown. A resident of Valley City for the past decade, he and his family are members of St. Martin of Tours church. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Martin's and the Men's Fellowship group. Dr. Kirlough is a big supporter of public education, having helped Buckeye Local Schools with levy campaigns, and is a long-standing trustee of the Buckeye Education Foundation.
Experience
Dr. Kirlough spent 16 years of his dental career at Metro Health Medical Center, where he served as a resident, chief resident, attending dentist, director of the general practice resident program, and vice chairman of the Department of Oral Health. He is a former president of the Ohio State University (OSU) Dental Alumni Society, where he served the College of Dentistry for seven years on the alumni society board.
Dr. Kirlough is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Greater Cleveland Dental Society, where he currently serves as a board trustee.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Ohio State University College of Dentistry – Columbus, Ohio