Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon combines dental expertise and surgical training and diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, tumors, defects and deformities not only in the mouth, but also the head, neck, face, jaw and surrounding tissues.

This list is excerpted from the 2020 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Kansas City metro area. The Kansas City list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com.


Brent F. Newby
KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery
7701 W. 119th St., Overland Park
913-529-5999

Growing up in Western Kansas on a farm taught Dr. Newby the value of hard work and honesty. He also had the opportunity to practice basic medicine at a very young age taking care of his families own farm animals. Many of these skills and lessons learned on the farm inspired him to want to help people and become an oral surgeon.
Education

  • University of Kentucky (Doctor of Medicine)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
  • Kansas State University

Professional Organizations:

  • American Dental Association
  • Ohio Dental Association
  • Kentucky Dental Association
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association

Lawson Parker
KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery
7701 W. 119th St., Overland Park
913-529-5999

Dr. Parker grew up in Jackson, MS working for his father’s construction company. The long, hot hours taught him the importance of hard work and determination. These characteristics helped him become who he is today and also helped him as he took on the long journey through dental school and multiple residencies.

Education

  • University of Missouri Kansas City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
  • Oral Surgery Clinical Faculty University of Missouri Kansas City
  • General Practice Residence/Hospital Dentistry UMMC
  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency UMMC
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center Dental School
  • Mississippi State University

Professional Organizations

  • American Dental Association
  • Missouri Dental Association
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Brian Pannell 
KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery
7701 W. 119th St., Overland Park
913-529-5999

Dr. Pannell enjoys spending his free time with his family and supporting the Royals and Chiefs. He is a loyal Pittsburg State fan and actively involved in numerous community activities. Dr. Pannell is married with three children.

Education

  • Denver General Hospital (Oral & Maxillofacial Residency)
  • St. Louis, Missouri (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Fellowship)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry (DDS)
  • Pittsburg State University

Professional Organizations:

  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Diplomate)
  • American Dental Association
  • Missouri Dental Association
  • Kansas Dental Association
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Midwestern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Greater Kansas City Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Past President)

Taylor Markle 
KC Dental Implants & Oral Surgery
7701 W. 119th St., Overland Park
913-529-5999

Dr. Markle is an avid golfer and is extremely active in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Dr. Markle is married with three children.

 Education

  • University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Residency)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry (DDS)
  • Bethany College

Professional Organizations:

  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Diplomate)
  • American Dental Association
  • Missouri Dental Association
  • Kansas Dental Association
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Midwestern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Past President)
  • Greater Kansas City Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Past President)

Michael Barber
Oral & Facial Surgery Associates
3700 W. 83rd St., Suite 103, Prairie Village
913-381-5194

Kasey L. Call
Facial Surgery Group
4700 Belleview Ave., Suite L-10, KCMO
816-561-1115

Joseph C. Camarata
ClearChoice Overland Park
10777 Nall Ave., Suite 100, Overland Park
913-871-1527

Kirk C. Collier
Oral & Facial Surgery Associates
3700 W. 83rd St., Suite 103, Prairie Village
913-381-5194

Thomas H. Faerber
Faerber Surgical Arts
4601 W. 109th St., Suite 118, Overland Park
913-469-8895

Douglas W. Fain
Fain Oral Surgery
20168 W. 153rd St., Olathe
913-839-9709

Brett L. Ferguson
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
650 E. 25th St., Room 304, KCMO
816-235-2073

Adam Flack
Flack and Stone
300 N.W. R D Mize Road, Suite 100, Blue Springs
816-229-3737

Mark E. Flack
Lee’s Summit Medical Center
600 N.E. R D Mize Road, Blue Springs
816-229-3737

Steven D. Green
Midwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
11551 Granada Lane, Suite 100, Leawood
913-491-4488

Christopher J. Haggerty
Lakewood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists
3600 N.E. Ralph Powell Road, Suite D, Lee’s Summit
816-554-8300

Gary W. Hansen
Northland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
6301 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite 101, KCMO
816-452-0300

Matthew R. Hlavacek
Kansas City Surgical Arts
8080 N. Flintlock Road, KCMO
816-286-4126

Michael W. Lowe
1524 N.E. 96th St., Liberty
816-792-1022

Tyson E. Marrs
Oral & Facial Surgery Associates
3700 W. 83rd St., Suite 103, Prairie Village
913-381-5194

Patrick B. Moore
Parkville Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics
6340 N. Chatham Ave., KCMO
816-746-1171

Gary L. Nesslein
Northland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
6301 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite 101, KCMO
816-452-0300

Daniel C. Nielson
Great Plains Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
965 N. Mur-Len Road, Olathe
913-780-3100

Richard M. Oakley
Oakley Oral Surgery
5811 Nall Ave., Mission
913-722-3253

Brian E. Pannell
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Kansas City
8748 W. 151st St., Overland Park
913-897-3400

Steven J. Prstojevich
Facial Spectrum
1208 N.E. Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit
816-524-4334

John P. Tanner
Facial Surgery Group
4700 Belleview Ave., Suite L-10, KCMO
816-561-1115

Harold D. Wallin, Jr.
Heartland Dental Group
3507 S. Fourth St., Leavenworth
913-682-1000

Jerald O. Katz
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
650 E. 25th St., Room 163, KCMO
816-235-2138

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