We have put together a team of talented and dedicated professionals who are excited about providing state-of-the-art, high quality dental care. We love dentistry, and it shows in the work we do. Our goal is to always treat you as the wonderful and unique individual that you are and consistently exceed your needs and expectations.
At our office, we take pride in getting to know you, understanding your goals, and working with you to provide the tools and education to help you achieve your goals. Welcome to our Associates of Dental Arts!
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr., DDS
Dentist
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. initially discovered his love for dentistry while serving in the United States Air Force as a dental laboratory technician. Following his honorable discharge in 1995, he made the decision to become a dentist. He graduated with honors from Southwest Missouri State University, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry, and was quickly accepted to the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He received his DDS in 2005, graduating with honors. That same year, Dr. Kivett also served as part of a mission trip to Nicaragua, where he provided dental services to underserved patients.
Dr. Kivett has made it his mission to provide the absolute best possible care to his patients. He believes strongly in the power of continuing education and is dedicated to increasing his knowledge in order to offer additional services to his patients. Dr. Kivett is skilled in the art of Advanced Laser Dentistry and the use of the PerioLase MVP-7, which allows for the treatment of periodontal disease through a procedure called LANAP. He also offers sedation dentistry to comfortably treat his patients. Dr. Kivett has attended the Rondeau Seminars Level I, II and III for orthodontics and he has trained at the McGarry Implant Institute, where he learned advanced procedures such as implant surgery and restoration as well as sinus grafting. Dr. Kivett is also proud to provide the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, a no suture, no cutting solution to gum recession.
Dr. Kivett’s commitment to providing excellent dental care has earned him multiple awards and accolades, including being an Incisal Edge “Top 40 Under 40 in America” for Fall 2013, being featured on the cover of DOCS Digest and being a 417 Magazine “First Rate Dentist” several years running.
Dr. Kivett’s strong commitment to providing excellent dental care has earned him multiple awards and honors, including being selected as a First Rate Dentist for 417 Magazine for several years running. He is a member of the following professional organizations:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Southwest Dental Society, in which he has also served as Chapter Secretary and Chapter President
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Academy of Laser Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- The American Orthodontic Society
Dr. Kivett's excellent practice and skilled expertise has brought in multiple awards and accolades. These include:
Dr. Nicholas Moore, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Nick Moore was raised in the Kansas City area and then attended Missouri State University graduating with a B.S. and M.S. in Biology. After undergrad, he attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with his doctorate (D.D.S.) in 2019. Dr. Moore then devoted the next 6 years to learning advanced procedures in dentistry.
Dr. Moore is obsessed with dental education and is constantly learning new techniques to make your dental experience easier.
Dr. Moore and his beautiful wife, Nicole, and daughter moved to the Joplin area in 2023. Dr. Moore loves dentistry. He is not only educated in general dentistry, but is highly trained in TMJ therapy, cosmetic dentistry, tongue ties, implant dentistry, and facial growth and development. He is very passionate about tongue tie and feeding issues after his daughter struggled with feeding in the NICU.
Dr. Moore loves spending time with his family, at his church, outside at the lake, and getting to know the Joplin community. He and his wife are big time foodies and love to eat at fancy steakhouses all over the world. Their favorite steakhouse is actually right here in Joplin at Wilder’s. Dr. Moore also loves the Kansas City Chiefs and good BBQ. Try to stump him on Kansas City Chiefs trivia at your next appointment - he knows way too much about the Chiefs history (per his wife).
Megan Kivett
Business Manager
Megan graduated from Yokota High School, Japan, in 1993. After graduation she worked for several years in Japan. She then decided to pursue an education in Commercial Interior Design and moved to Springfield, Missouri. Megan graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Missouri Southern State University, majoring in Interior Design. She has two children and enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and family.
Angie
Office Coordinator
Angie joined the team in October of 2012. Graduating from MSSU in 2016, she earned her Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety. Angie is married and has two intelligent grown daughters, a son-in-law, 3 amazing grandkids, and 3 fantastic dogs. She loves spending time with family and friends. Hiking, kayaking, reading, traveling, and participating in community theater are some of her passions.
Leanne
Office Administrator
Leanne has been in dentistry for over 20 years and loves what she does. Leanne married her high school sweetheart, Nick, in August 2006. They reside in the Webb City area with their 2 kids, Kyleigh and Kameron. Her family also has 4 dogs; Blayze, Bentley, Luka, and Max. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, traveling with her kids to their sporting events, going to the beach, and with friends and family.
Sonya, RDH
Hygienist
Sonya graduated from Carl Junction and then attended Missouri Southern State College, now MSSU. She graduated in 1993 with an associate degree in dental hygiene and later went on to finish her bachelor’s degree in health science. Sonya has practiced dental hygiene since graduation in 1993 and says that it’s a very rewarding career. She has been married to her husband Rob since 1994 and has a daughter, Macee Kate, and a son, Fischer. They both keep her busy, but are by far her favorite two little people to spend time with! Sonya’s favorite leisure activity is spending time with family and friends, preferably somewhere tropical!
Jane, RDH
Hygienist
Jane graduated from MSSU with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and an associate degree in Dental Hygiene. She has practiced as a hygienist since 2010 and loves what she does. Jane has two daughters and a beautiful granddaughter that keep her busy. When she isn’t at work, Jane enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also loves to travel and has visited all over the Western and Southern US and several locations throughout the Caribbean.
Sara
Dental Assistant
Sara graduated from Joplin High School and then attended the Franklin Technology Center dental assisting program at MSSU before graduating as a registered dental assistant. Since graduating, she has continued her education and acquired expanded functions certifications in several areas of dentistry. Sara currently lives in Joplin with her husband, Steve, and little guy JoJo. She has two daughters, Savannah and Aliyah, 2 stepsons, and multiple step grandkids. Sara’s favorite hobbies are fishing, swimming, and sharing her infectious laugh with family and friends.
Chelsey
Dental Assistant
Chelsey graduated as a Registered Dental Assistant in 2017 from Franklin Tech in Joplin. She married her husband, Devin, in October 2017. They have two kids, Wilder and Hadley. Wilder keeps her very busy with travel baseball, football, and basketball. Chelsey loves hunting, fishing, and watching her kids ball-it out on the fields and courts.
Laira
Sterilization Assistant
Laira met her fiancé, Lucas, in 2019 becoming a step-mom to two amazing boys, Luka and Lincoln. She has many hobbies including fishing, raising show chickens, anything to do with art, and watching her boys play baseball. She is passionate tattoo artist on the weekends and loving her new place in the dental world. She is looking forward to growing her career within our office and the dental field.
Dr. Kivett, dental hygienists, and office staff are warm and very friendly. Dr. Kivett is able to reassure his patients, takes the time to explain the procedure and answers questions during the procedure ,during the visit, as well as when one gets home and had questions then. They are understanding of how their patients feel and do what they can to calm their fears and or anxieties. They really don't just see the patients as patients. They are treated as part of the family unit. I appreciate everything that they do.
The building is inviting whether it be in the waiting area or in the back where the work is done.
I have been going to Dr. Kivett for close to or over 10 years and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
