ABOUT PIQUA DENTIST, DR. WHARTON Raised in Dayton, Dr. Wharton earned his undergraduate degree in biology and his DDS, magma cum laude, from The Ohio State University. Discussing and educating patients on their best dental options, allowing them to make informed treatment decisions, is something Dr. Wharton is passionate about. Oral surgery, veneers, and crowns are of particular interest. Outside of the dental world, you can find Dr. Wharton spending time with his fiancé and little girl, attending concerts, and trying new foods.