The people who'll take care of you
A friendly, experienced team led by two dentists who know Missouri and know how to put you at ease.
Dr. Kepal Patel, D.M.D.
Lead Dentist
Dr. Patel leads the practice in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri, where he saw a real need for dental urgent care that people could actually afford. He did his undergrad at the University of Missouri-Columbia and dental school at A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Kirksville, then came back home to serve his own community. He's driven by patient education and getting to the bottom of whatever's bothering you.
Dr. Kevin Thomas
Dentist
Dr. Thomas grew up in the Midwest and completed both college and dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He's been practicing in Central Missouri since 2017 and has logged over 650 hours of post-doctoral continuing education. He's a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the American Society of Dental Ethics. Outside the office, he loves music, planning trips, and trying new food.
Wendy Lewis
Office Manager
Wendy loves being part of a team that helps change people's lives for the better. She treats every single patient like family from the moment they walk in.
Gabrielle DeWitt
Dental Assistant
Gabrielle loves seeing patients leave with a smile. She's great at helping ease nervousness in the chair and genuinely enjoys connecting with patients, new and old.
Kalen Lewis
Patient Coordinator
Kalen brings a background in customer service and a welcoming, detail-oriented approach to every visit. He makes sure each patient gets a personal, positive experience from check-in to check-out.
Kaylen White
Dental Assistant
Kaylen chose dentistry because she wanted to make a real difference. She loves watching the positive impact treatment has on a patient's confidence, and she's always looking to learn something new.
Keshian Grimes
Dental Assistant
Keshian chose dentistry to positively impact people's lives, something she's personally motivated by after watching family members deal with dental health issues. She loves educating patients and building relationships with them.
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