Dr. Appel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Wooster and then graduated from The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. He is a longtime Akron resident and currently lives in Bath Township. He and his wife are the parents of four children.

Dr. Appel received training at the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. Pankey members value personalized treatment for each patient, including complete exams with diagnosis, as well as extensive time for questions and answers. The Pankey Institute offers a range of continuing education courses, preparing dentists to provide the longest-lasting treatment options possible. Marked by professionalism and confidence, Pankey members always put the patient above the teeth.

In addition, Dr. Appel is an active member in the Seattle Study Club. Functioning as an international network of dentists, 250 chapters have formed worldwide in the last 20 years. Featuring interactive educational programs and presentations on the latest dentistry developments, the Seattle Study Club houses a forum to discuss cases on all ends of the spectrum. The network as a whole is motivated to improve the field of dentistry.

Dr. Appel is also a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Akron Dental Society and the Greater Cleveland Dental Society. His doors are continually open to new patients!