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Dr. grant kirk dentist in joplin

Dr. Grant Kirk

Dr. Kirk loves every aspect of dentistry. From the simplest filling to the most complex case, he firmly believes in giving every patient the best care possible.

Dr. Kirk grew up in Grain Valley Missouri where he learned at a young age that hard work is the only way to achieve your goals. He always knew that he wanted to work in a profession that helped people in the community. After a trip to the dentist as a child with a broken tooth, he learned first-hand the confidence a great smile can bring to a person. This experience showed him that he wanted to be able to give people that same confidence and decided to pursue a career in Dentistry.

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Dr. paustian trusted dentist at joplin family dental

Dr. Paustian

Dr. Paustian has a commitment to accomplishing the optimum results for every person. He recognizes that every person and situation is different and that everyone deserves the attention to detail needed to allow their mouth to be healthy, beautiful, and pain free, with long lasting success.

He has always loved to work with his hands, fixing things, and loves drawing, painting, and sculpting. He discovered a calling to dentistry during his undergraduate studies at Pittsburg State University where he studied biology, chemistry and physics when he traveled to South America, traveling to different villages and providing care to those in need. There was a “lightbulb moment” seeing things go from broken and infected to healthy, functional and esthetic. It combined his love of science with art and filled his need to help people. He has a passion in his career providing excellent dentistry and helping people in the community he lives in.

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Patients Love It Here

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5.0
I’ve been going to Joplin Family Dental for 6-7 years. The staff are so friendly and helpful. And we love Dr. Kirk. My son is physically challenged and they’ve always really worked to make it the easiest possible. Beth, our hygienist, is super and we love her, too. As a formerly anxious dental patient, I highly recommend Joplin Family Dental.
-Jamie G.
Always happy to see the folks in the reception desks. They are friendly and always willing to help as needed. They're genuinely interested in the welfare of my family. Lisa is my hygienist. She understands my particular needs and sees to it that they are met. I feel totally relaxed having Lisa delve around in my mouth. My experience with others within the practice are equally positive.
-Terry B.

I am always in the best of care when I visit my dentist and his dental technicians!!
I never dread or fear going to my appointment, because they are the best at making me comfortable!!
Dr. Paustian, Susan, and Becky have always done such a great job taking care of my teeth and making sure the procedure has been pain-free.

-Nancy A.
Where to start, I’ve been a patient here for some time and while all the staff from the receptionist to my hygienist, Beth is great. Devon is my favorite. She’s very personal and caring and so knowledgeable I’m what she does. Definitely, in my opinion what keeps me coming back.
-Kyle M.