Top Dentists
Top Dentists 2017
Teeth feeling achy? Smile losing its luster? If it’s time to see a dentist to perk up your pearly whites, look no further than these 103 professionals in 417-land who were voted as the top of their trade.
Edited by Claire Porter
Aug 2017
Illustration by Ryan Saunders
Introduction
This list is excerpted from the 2017 topDentists™ list, a database which includes listings for more than 100 dentists and specialists in the greater Springfield area. The Springfield area list was based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853 or write Post Office Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903 or email info@usatopdentists.com.
Selection Process
“If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”
This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and, of course, physical results.
The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as all dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees.
Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received and status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decisions.
Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.
Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate and useful list of dentists available anywhere.
ENDODONTICS
Lisa D. Castleman, D.D.S.
Advanced Endodontics of Greater Springfield
1338 E. Kingsley St., Suite A, Springfield
417-877-9333, bestrootcanals.com
Bradley S. Laird, D.D.S.
Joplin Endodontics
5227 S. Main St., Suite A, Joplin
417-782-3636 , joplinendo.com
Mark A. Massey, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Greater Springfield Endodontics
2808 S. Ingram Mill Road, Suite C-108, Springfield
417-883-7668, greaterendo.com
Carol P. McCall, D.D.S.
Carol McCall, D.D.S.
1358 E. Kingsley St., Suite E, Springfield
417-877-8888, carolmccalldds.com
Bradley M. Newberry, D.D.S.
Endodontics of the Ozarks
3762 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield
417-893-3636, ozarksendo.com
Steven Raphael, D.D.S.
417 Endodontics
1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite A-400, Springfield
417-882-0500, 417endodontics.com
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Nathan Bauer, D.D.S.
417 Smiles
1824 S. Lone Pine Ave., Suite A, Springfield
417-883-2223, 417smiles.com
Gary L. Buzbee, D.D.S.
Buzbee Dental
1244 E. Lark St., Springfield
417-881-1388, buzbeedental.com
Roger D. Buzbee, D.D.S.
Chesterfield Family & Cosmetic Dental Center
2104 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Springfield
417-888-0771, chesterfieldfamilydental.com
Todd K. Buzbee, D.D.S.
Buzbee Dental
1244 E. Lark St., Springfield
417-881-1388, buzbeedental.com
Tyler G. Buzbee, D.D.S.
Buzbee Dental
1244 E. Lark St., Springfield
417-881-1388, buzbeedental.com
Charles L. Chambers, D.D.S.
C. L. Chambers, D.D.S.
1402 S. Elliott Ave., Aurora
417-678-5958
Heather Cline, D.D.S.
Cline Dental
4350 S. National Ave., Suite C-112, Springfield
417-885-7040, clinedental.org
Aaron Dannegger, D.D.S.
Best Impressions Family Dentistry
636 W. Republic Road, Suite 120, Springfield
417-882-3200, bestimpressionsdental.com
Tracy Davis, D.D.S.
Excel Dental
1427 W. State Highway J, Ozark
417-581-3600, exceldental.com
Joseph Dills, D.D.S.
Parkcrest Dental Group
540 W. LaSalle St., Springfield
417-887-1220, parkcrestdental.com
Jeffrey L. Dorman, D.D.S.
Ascend Dental Design
1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Building U, Springfield
417-887-3100, ascenddentaldesign.com
Stephen Dove, D.D.S.
Dove Dental Group
2910 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield
417-866-7647, dovedentalgroup.com
Carla C. Duff, D.D.S.
Duff Family Dental
1722 S. Glenstone Ave., Suite O, Springfield
417-501-8601, dufffamilydental.com
John C. Durling II, D.D.S.
ADC of Joplin
2827 Arizona Ave., Joplin
417-782-5005, adcofjoplin.com
Michelle Easterly, D.D.S.
Kimbrough Dental Associates
3111 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield
417-887-5661, kimbroughdental.net
Daniel Fannin, D.D.S.
Parkcrest Dental Group
540 W. LaSalle St., Springfield
417-887-1220, parkcrestdental.com
Marlene Feisthamel, D.D.S.
Feisthamel Family Dentistry
5469 S. State Highway FF, Battlefield
417-447-5180, feistydoc.com
Michelle R. Fielden, D.D.S.
Copper Creek Dental
797 W. South St., Ozark
417-581-0835, coppercreekdental.org
Randi Green, D.M.D., L.V.I.F.
Springfield Smile Doctor
1320 E. Kingsley St., Suite B, Springfield
417-887-5155, springfieldsmiledoctor.com
Jason Hall, D.D.S.
Parkcrest Dental Group
540 W. LaSalle St., Springfield
417-887-1220, parkcrestdental.com
Carolyn Hunter, D.M.D.
General Dentistry
77 Smithson Drive, Cassville
417-847-2461, carolynhunterdmd.com
Derek R. Kaelin, D.D.S.
Northside Dental Clinic
2105 W. Kearney St., Suite A, Springfield
417-862-2468, northsidedental.com
James River Dental
4205 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield
417-882-1711, jamesriverdental.com
Eric Kapustka, D.D.S.
Eric Kapustka, D.D.S.
125 Johnstown Drive, Rogersville
417-753-2963
Chase Kelly, D.D.S.
Kelly Dental
1655 S. Enterprise Ave., Suite A-3, Springfield
417-881-1213, kelly-dental.com
Gregory B. Kivett Jr., D.D.S.
Associates of Dental Arts
525 W. 32nd St., Joplin
417-781-5600, associatesofdentalarts.com
Kay E. Knipschild, D.D.S.
Kay E. Knipschild, D.D.S.
3841 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield
417-887-2929
Darren Mahaffey, D.D.S.
Mahaffey Family Dentistry
509 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield
417-887-3573
Sarah Mahaffey, D.D.S.
Mahaffey Family Dentistry
509 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield
417-887-3573
Richard T. Martens, D.M.D.
Goodin & Martens, D.D.S., PC
3850 S. National Ave., Suite 720, Springfield
417-269-7525
Nick Matthews, D.D.S.
Excel Dental
1427 W. State Highway J, Ozark
417-581-3600, exceldental.com
Charles C. McGinty, D.D.S.
Associates of Dentistry LLC
410 S. Pearl Ave., Joplin
417-781-6800, associatesofdentistry.com
Ray C. McKowen, D.D.S.
McKowen Family Dental
2025 S. Stewart Ave., Springfield
417-865-5017, mckowenfamilydental.com
Ray F. McKowen, D.D.S.
McKowen Family Dental
2025 S. Stewart Ave., Springfield
417-865-5017, mckowenfamilydental.com
Trent S. McMillen, D.D.S.
Dr. Trent McMillen’s Dental Office
1644 W. Elfindale St., Springfield
417-831-1777
Thomas J. Meyer, D.D.S.
Meyer & Johns Dental
1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite H-200, Springfield
417-881-6000, meyerjohnsdental.com
Brian H. Morrison, D.D.S.
West Plains Dental Group
1725 Hull St., West Plains
417-256-3020, westplainsdental.com
William D. Nunn, D.D.S.
Sunshine Dental Associates
3259 E. Sunshine St., Suite HH, Springfield
417-887-7701, dentistinspringfieldmissouri.com
Rolando R. Papagayo, D.D.S.
Dr. Rolando R. Papagayo, D.D.S., PC
640 W. Republic Road, Suite 124, Springfield
417-883-8448, drpapagayo.com
Marcia L. Preston, D.D.S.
Preston Family Dental
604 E. Elm St., Republic
417-732-7874, prestondentalteam.com
Jon L. Reagan Jr., D.D.S.
Family Dentistry of Neosho
1112 Baxter St., Neosho
417-451-2403, neoshosmiles.com
Ted A. Reavley, D.D.S.
Ted A. Reavley, D.D.S., PC
804 Gulf St., Lamar
417-682-3393, lamardentist.com
Richard J. Reed, D.D.S.
Richard J. Reed, D.D.S.
1009 E. 20th St., Joplin
417-623-2440, richardjreeddds.com
Robert W. Renger, D.D.S.
Shine Modern Dentistry
510 W. 32nd St., Joplin
417-781-6700, shinemoderndentistry.com
Chanin Ropka, D.D.S.
Parkcrest Dental Group
540 W. LaSalle St., Springfield
417-887-1220, parkcrestdental.com
Alan M. Rosen, D.D.S.
Daily Rosen Dentistry
2740 S. Glenstone Ave., Suite 201, Springfield
417-883-5212, dailyrosen.com
J. Tanner Rust, D.D.S.
Clear Creek Family Dental
609 E. Wells St., Suite F, Ash Grove
417-751-9112, clearcreekfamilydental.com
Charles R. Ryen, D.D.S.
Charles R. Ryen, D.D.S.
2235 E. Kearney St., Springfield
417-862-4192
Thomas A. Saitta, D.D.S.
T.A.G.S. Inc. Thomas A. Saitta, D.D.S.
1557 E. Primrose St., Suite 116, Springfield
417-882-0987
Howard Shayne, D.D.S.
Fox Grape Family Dentistry
3250 E. Battlefield Road, Suite S, Springfield
417-882-3335, foxgrapefamily.com
Mary Lynn Shayne, D.D.S.
Fox Grape Family Dentistry
3250 E. Battlefield Road, Suite S, Springfield
417-882-3335, foxgrapefamily.com
Steven Sponenberg, D.D.S.
Parkcrest Dental Group
540 W. LaSalle St., Springfield
417-887-1220, parkcrestdental.com
Stephen E. Stidham, D.D.S.
Dr. Stidham, D.D.S.
502 Bond St., Monett
417-235-5419
Thomas E. Stone, D.D.S.
Thomas E. Stone, D.D.S., PC
3331 E. Montclair St., Suite G, Springfield
417-881-1195, tstonedds.com
David A. Struble, D.D.S.
Riverpointe Dental Care
1136 W. Jackson St., Ozark
417-581-2421, ozarkdentist.com
Richard D. Tallon, D.D.S.
Branson Dental Center
515 Bee Creek Road, Branson
417-336-8478, 417dentist.com
Alanna R. Temple, D.D.S.
West Plains Dental Group
1725 Hull St., West Plains
417-256-3020, westplainsdental.com
Gregory L. Temple, D.D.S.
West Plains Dental Group
1725 Hull St., West Plains
417-256-3020, westplainsdental.com
Tom D. Todd, D.D.S.
Tom D. Todd, D.D.S.
901 N. Main St., Mountain Grove
417-926-3600
Eric Tolliver, D.D.S.
Galleria Dental
1550 E. Battlefield Road, Suite E, Springfield
417-887-5757, galleriadental.org
David C. Ukena, D.D.S.
David C. Ukena, D.D.S., & Matthew D. Kufahl, D.D.S., Family Dentistry
2820 S. Ingram Mill Road, Springfield
417-887-5925, swmosmiles.com
Wade Warren, D.D.S.
Wade Warren, D.D.S., LLC
1736 E. Sunshine St., Suite 1012, Springfield
417-881-3502
Wade Wheeler, D.D.S.
Primrose Dental
3121 S. Pickwick Place, Springfield
417-883-8080, primrosedentalclinic.com
Preston White, D.D.S.
White Smiles Family Dental
1419 E. Erie St., Springfield
417-887-6882, dentistspringfieldmo.com
Christian R. Willard, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.
248 Dental
523 State Highway 248, Suite A, Branson
417-336-2404, 248dental.com
Stephen Young, D.D.S
417 Smiles
1824 S. Lone Pine Ave., Suite A, Springfield
417-883-2223, 417smiles.com
Alan G. Zinke, D.D.S.
Alan G. Zinke, D.D.S., PC
222 E. Primrose St., Suite C, Springfield
417-881-5321, alanzinkedds.com
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
George Arquitt, D.D.S, M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (OMS)
1103 E. Montclair St., Suite 100, Springfield
417-887-8800, omsdocs.com
Julie Becker, D.D.S.
Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of the Ozarks
3820 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield
417-882-0948, horanbeckerdarling.com
Bradley R. Burnett, D.D.S.
Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin
620 W. 32nd St., Suite A, Joplin
417-621-0500, oralfacialjoplin.com
Thomas A. Collins Jr., D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (OMS)
1103 E. Montclair St., Suite 100, Springfield
417-887-8800, omsdocs.com
Bryan Darling, D.D.S., M.D.
Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of the Ozarks
3820 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield
417-882-0948, horanbeckerdarling.com
J. David Gipson, D.D.S., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (OMS)
1103 E. Montclair St., Suite 100, Springfield
417-887-8800, omsdocs.com
Michael Horan, D.D.S.
Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of the Ozarks
3820 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield
417-882-0948, horanbeckerdarling.com
Glenn J. Makowski, D.M.D., M.D.
Associates in Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
2819 E. 29th St., Suite 2, Joplin
417-623-2000, aosdi.com
Christopher M. Meyer, D.D.S., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (OMS)
1103 E. Montclair St., Suite 100, Springfield
417-887-8800, omsdocs.com
Frank R. Newman Jr., D.M.D.
Mercy Clinic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery–S. Fremont
1965 S. Fremont Ave., Suite 160, Springfield
417-820-9415, mercy.net
Steven P. Quinn, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (OMS)
1103 E. Montclair St., Suite 100, Springfield
417-887-8800, omsdocs.com
ORTHODONTICS
Kevin R. Austin, D.D.S.
Austin Orthodontics
733 W. Center Circle, Nixa
417-725-9600, nixaortho.com
Patrick M. Bauer, D.D.S., M.S.
Bauer Orthodontics
2245 S. Blackman Road, Springfield
417-883-3740, bauerorthodontics.com
Robert F. Becker, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Becker & Scott Orthodontics
1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite M-100, Springfield
417-881-4300, getitstraightortho.com
Jerry F. Cash, D.D.S.
Cash Family Orthodontics
2844 S. Ingram Mill Road, Springfield
417-881-7512, cashfamilyorthodontics.com
Tara R. Cash, D.D.S.
Cash Family Orthodontics
2844 S. Ingram Mill Road, Springfield
417-881-7512, cashfamilyorthodontics.com
Mark L. Dake, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Westrock Orthodontics
181 N. Kentucky Ave., Suite 300, West Plains
417-256-5100
237 E. 17th St., Mountain Grove
417-926-410, westrockortho.com
Michael R. LaFerla, D.D.S., M.S.
LaFerla Ortho
2805 E. 29th St., Joplin
417-206-7770, laferlaortho.com
David J. Sander, D.M.D., M.D.S.
Westrock Orthodontics
181 N. Kentucky Ave., Suite 300, West Plains
417-256-5100
237 E. 17th St., Mountain Grove
417-926-410, westrockortho.com
Craig S. Scott, D.D.S.
Becker & Scott Orthodontics
1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite M-100, Springfield
417-881-4300, getitstraightortho.com
Frank A. Sharp, D.D.S., M.S.
Sharp Orthodontics
1524 E. Bradford Parkway, Springfield
417-888-3030, sharporthodontics.com
Ross W. Stryker, D.D.S.
Stryker Orthodontics
590 Lynn St., Lebanon
417-532-9532, strykersmiles.com
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Carrie Arquitt, D.D.S., M.S.
Arquitt Pediatric Dentistry
3045 S. Delaware Ave., Springfield
417-883-4746, apdsmiles.com
Jesse Gardner, D.M.D.
Gardner Pediatric Dentistry
1250 E. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield
417-719-7862, gardnerkidsdentist.com
Stuart Scott, D.D.S.
Parkcrest Dental Group
540 W. LaSalle St., Springfield
417-887-1220, parkcrestdental.com
Brett Wilson, D.D.S.
Joplin Pediatric Dentistry
5227 S. Main St., Suite D, Joplin
417-622-0004, joplinpediatricdentistry.com
PERIODONTICS
Brad R. Burks, D.M.D.
Dr. Brad R. Burks, D.M.D., PC
1355 E. Bradford Parkway, Suite D, Springfield
417-882-4600, springfieldperiodontist.com
Humaira Habib, D.D.S.
Joplin Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
420 S. Pearl Ave., Suite 4, Joplin
417-553-0856, joplinperio.com
Leo A. Tokarczyk, D.D.S.
Leo A. Tokarczyk, D.D.S., PC
4777 S. National Ave., Springfield
417-882-2880, springfieldperioimplants.com
Jody B. Vance, D.D.S., M.S.
Jody B. Vance, D.D.S., M.S.
1315 E. Montclair St., Springfield
417-889-5297, drjodyvance.com
PROSTHODONTICS
Kevin D. Wallace, D.M.D.
Kevin D. Wallace D.M.D.
1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite A-200, Springfield
417-881-1123
Disclaimer
This list is excerpted from the 2017 topDentists™ list, which includes listings for more than 100 dentists and specialists in the greater Springfield area. For more information call 706-364-0853 or write Post Office Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903 or email (info@usatopdentists.com) or visit usatopdentists.com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010–2017 by topDentists, LLC of Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.
