Wichita’s Top Dentists

The city’s best dentists, as voted by their peers

Beauticians don’t cut their own hair. Doctors can’t operate on themselves. And dental professionals can’t work on their own teeth…So who do these tooth pros see when they crack a molar or need a crown?

We asked 235 Wichita dentists, as well as 279 randomly selected dental hygienists to give us the master of all referrals: which dentists would they go to, or entrust with their family’s care?

Based solely on the number of votes each dentist received, the results roughly represent the top 10 percent in Wichita. (Please note: Dentists were listed in the categories they were voted into, once the scope of their practices was verified.) No advertising was required to be a part of this list.

We’ve listed each dentist’s primary clinic, along with the dental school they graduated from. All hold either a DDS or DMD degree and are licensed by the Kansas Dental Board. According to the American Dental Association, a DDS (doctor of dental surgery) and a DMD (doctor of dental medicine) are the same degrees. The difference is simply a matter of semantics.

And just so you know, we aren’t endorsing a switch. If you’re happy with your current dentist and the service they provide, then by all means keep seeing them. We’re simply identifying the ones considered top-drawer by their peers, should you or someone you know find themselves in search of a new dentist. Some practice at more than one location, so make sure you know where your appointment is before you get in the car and go.

—Compiled by Sarah Jane Leming, edited by Kim Benson

General Dentists
A general dentist is the primary-care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. Like family practitioners in medicine, they can take care of virtually everything, and may refer patients to specialists.

Kreg W. Boynton, DDS
Boynton Family Dental Arts
1901 N Webb Rd.
685.8881
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1999
Accepting new patients

Bruce A. Brittain, DDS
428 Lioba Dr., Andover
733.2415
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1983
Accepting new patients

Lynn A. Cramer, DDS
1035 N Emporia, Ste. 265
263.6343
University of Nebraska, 1980
Accepting new patients

Eric S. Farmer, DDS
720 Murray Ave.
722.1110
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 1991
Accepting new patients

Thomas J. Foley, DDS
7340 W 21st St. N, Ste. 104
773.3311
Creighton University, Omaha, 1994
Accepting new patients

Todd A. Frankenbery, DDS
Martin & Frankenbery DDS PA
9100 E 29th St. N
634.0990
University of Oklahoma,
Oklahoma City, 1995
Accepting new patients

J. Greg Holm, DDS
7405 W Central
722.3191
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1987
Accepting new patients

Estel L. Landreth, DDS
Landreth Team Dentistry
4620 E Douglas
685.9276
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1967
Accepting new patients

Craig B. Lashley, DDS
Lashley Family Dentistry
2105 N Ridge Rd.
773.1177
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1998
Accepting new patients

Karen M. Lennon, DDS
Mar & Lennon Dentistry
1700 Waterfront Pkwy., Bldg. 400
687.2100
Creighton University, Omaha, 1986
Accepting new patients

Christopher A. Majors, DDS
Kuhlman & Majors Dentistry
1831 N Rock Rd. Ct.
652.0000
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1998
Accepting new patients

Christopher Mar, DDS
Mar & Lennon Dentistry
1700 Waterfront Pkwy., Bldg. 400
687.2100
Creighton University, Omaha, 1985
Accepting new patients

Anthony Martin, DDS
Martin & Frankenbery DDS PA
9100 E 29th St. N
634.0990
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1965
Accepting new patients

Ted O. Mason, DDS    
201 S Armour, Ste. 101
685.5321
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1986
Accepting new patients

Sabina R. May, DDS
Dental Associates
444 N Ridge Rd.
942.5358
University of Nebraska, 1994
Accepting new patients

Jeffrey L. Miles, DDS
Dental Associates
444 N Ridge Rd.
942.5358
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1979
Accepting new patients

William W. Park, DDS
404 S Edgemoor, Bldg. 300, Ste. 310
684.5900; Baylor University, 1969
Accepting new patients

Stephanie A. Robertson-Cameron, DDS
2434 N Woodlawn, Ste. 100
685.0267
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1992
Accepting new patients

Steven A. Rohr, DDS
6505 E Harry
684.1501
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1978
Accepting new patients (conditional)

Brick R. Scheer, DMD
Scheer Dentistry
7707 E 29th St. N
636.1222
Washington University, St. Louis, 1982
Accepting new patients

Deanne Strong, DDS
Drs. Chang and Strong Family Dentistry
404 S Edgemoor, Bldg. 400
267.3924
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1985
Accepting new patients

Jon W. Tilton, DDS
404 S Edgemoor, Ste. 320
684.8440
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1974
Accepting new patients

James A. Volker, DDS
7920 W 21st St. N, Ste. 100
722.2696
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1998
Accepting new patients

Cosmetic Dentists
New techniques and materials such as porcelain facings and implants have made cosmetic dentistry the most rapidly growing segment of the profession. It’s also helped create many more pleasing smiles. (Note: Cosmetic dentistry isn't a specialty technically recognized by the American Dental Association.)

Sheri K. Boynton, DDS
Boynton Family Dental Arts
1901 N Webb Rd.
685.8881
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1996
Accepting new patients

Bruce A. Brittain, DDS
428 Lioba Dr., Andover
733.2415
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1983
Accepting new patients

Todd A. Frankenbery, DDS
Martin & Frankenbery DDS PA
9100 E 29th St. N
634.0990
University of Oklahoma, Okla. City, 1995
Accepting new patients

Estel L. Landreth, DDS
Landreth Team Dentistry
4620 E. Douglas
685.9276
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1967
Accepting new patients

Craig B. Lashley, DDS
Lashley Family Dentistry
2105 N Ridge Rd.
773.1177
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1998
Accepting new patients

Benjamin G. Lee, DDS
387 N Woodlawn, 685.2309
University of Tennessee, 1988
Accepting new patients

Anthony Martin, DDS
Martin & Frankenbery DDS PA
9100 E 29th St. N, 634.0990
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1965
Accepting new patients

Ted O. Mason, DDS    
201 S Armour, Ste. 101, 685.5321
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1986
Accepting new patients

Stephanie A. Robertson-Cameron, DDS
2434 N Woodlawn, Ste. 100, 685.0267
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1992
Accepting new patients

James A. Volker, DDS
7920 W 21st St. N, Ste. 100, 722.2696
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1998
Accepting new patients

Endodontists
As the name implies, these dentists get down to the “end” of it all—the tooth root, dental pulp, nerve and surrounding tissue. They specialize in root canals and the general health of the pulp of the teeth. Usually, these dentists have two or more years of continuing education after graduating from dental school; many limit their practice to endodontics.

Donald R. Mayer, DDS
215 S Hillside, 681.3479
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1974
Accepting new patients

Terrence V. Turner, DDS
Professional Endodontics
7570 W 21st St. N, Bldg. 1042, Ste. B
729.5670
Meharry Medical College, Nashville, 1999
Accepting new patients

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
These dentists specialize in difficult extractions like wisdom teeth and other surgeries involving the mouth and jaw, such as correcting bite alignment and repairing facial fractures. They typically have four or more years of continuing education after dental school; many limit their practice to oral surgery.

J. Preston Brammer, DDS
Drs. Alley & Brammer
1035 N Emporia, Ste. 175, 265.0856
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1985
Accepting new patients

John Brammer, DDS
Drs. Alley & Brammer
1035 N Emporia, Ste. 175, 265.0856
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1977
Accepting new patients

John Gagnon, DDS
3510 N Ridge Rd., Ste. 500, 722.0800
University of Nebraska, 1993
Accepting new patients

Kenneth W. Nelson, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Associates
1919 N Webb Rd.
634.1414
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1974
Accepting new patients

Orthodontists
Braces, appliances, bands, wires, elastics and headgears…these are the tools of the trade for orthodontists, who specialize in aligning teeth. Sometimes they work with oral surgeons to move and straighten jaws. They usually have two or more years of continuing education after dental school; most limit their practice to orthodontics.

J. Kendall Dillehay, DDS
Rogers, Duncan & Dillehay
1821 N Rock Rd.
683.6518
University of Tennesee, 1979
Accepting new patients
Dillehay Second Office:
9909 W 21st St. N
722.0987

Jon G. Hullings, DDS
1223 N Rock Rd., Bldg. F, Ste. 100
636.1980
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1987
Accepting new patients

Ronald K. Neugent, DDS
1855 S Rock Rd., Ste. 133
683.7117
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1989
Accepting new patients

Craig D. Ratzlaff, DDS
7570 W 21st St. N, Bldg. 1042, Ste. B
722.7100
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1991
Accepting new patients

Robert D. Smith, DDS
Smith Orthodontics
1230 N Broadmoor, Ste. 200, 634.1230
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1977
Accepting new patients

Pediatric Dentists
The pediatricians of dentistry, also called pedodontists, these dentists provide care to children of all ages and needs. They can treat difficult cases with sedation and are hospital trained and certified. They usually have two or more years of continuing education after graduating from dental school; most limit their practice to pediatric dentistry.

Michael F. Iseman, DDS
Wichita Pediatric Dentistry
1230 N Broadmoor, Ste. 400, 630.0090
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2002
Accepting new patients

Stephen P. Moore, DDS
Smilejunction Pediatric Dentistry
356 N Rock Rd.
681.3228
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1974
Accepting new patients

Ross Padgham, DDS
Wichita Pediatric Dentistry
1230 N Broadmoor, Ste. 400
630.0090
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1961
Semi-retired, no new patients

Periodontists
A house is only as solid as its foundation. For teeth, gums are just that, and the people who take care of them are called periodontists. They diagnose and treat gum disease, from simple cleanings to complicated bone surgeries. They typically have three or more years of continuing education after dental school; most limit their practice to periodontics.

Lana Anderson, DDS
372 S Hillside
681.3178
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1984
Accepting new patients

David L. May, DDS
233 N Hillside, 683.6100
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1977
Accepting new patients
Mark A. Moxley, DDS
825 S Hillside
685.2731
University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1980
Accepting new patients

Prosthodontists
These specialists fit and install prosthetic teeth to repair or replace real ones, and perform everything from simple to complicated full-mouth restorations. They usually have three or more years of continuing education after graduating dental school; most limit their practice to prosthodontics.

Michael L. Jacobsen, DDS
1120 S Clifton
687.4111
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 1986
Accepting new patients