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Our team was built with a shared goal - to give patients their dream smile. Get to know us!
1007 E. 32nd, Joplin
1007 E. 32nd, Joplin

Meet the doctor

Joshua D. Platner, DDS
Joshua D. Platner, DDS

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Kansas City – Kansas City, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Dentistry
Missouri Southern State University – Joplin, Missouri
Dr. Platner is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Missouri Dental Association. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Meet the doctor

Jeffrey A. Evans, DDS
Jeffrey A. Evans, DDS

Experience

His experience is well-rounded, but some of Dr. Evans' favorite dental procedures include cosmetic and full-mouth rehabilitation and dental intervention for sleep apnea.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, ABDSM. His engineering background taught him great attention to detail and precision.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio
Undergraduate Studies
Ball State University – Muncie, Indiana
Dr. Evans grew up in Indiana. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, he worked for several years as a tool design and manufacturing engineer in the automobile industry. Later, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He and his wife of 34 years have six children and six grandchildren and live in Gravette, Arkansas. His interests outside dentistry include hunting, fishing, running, serving in his church community, and being a husband, dad, and a fun grandpa.

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1007 E. 32nd
Ste 1
Joplin, MO 64804
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