Dr. Rick Alvarez has been a dentist in southwest Missouri for 25 years. While attending undergraduate studies in psychology at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, he became interested in the dental profession while going through orthodontic treatment. Dr. Rick went to dental school at the University of Minnesota, where he was elected President of his dental class.
Dr. Alvarez has the distinction of being a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry which requires over 500 hours of continued education and successfully passing a rigorous 2 day exam, AGD Fellows are recognized in their profession as dentists who learn the most current technologies and procedures to provide exceptional oral care and are committed to lifelong excellence in their profession.
Dr. Rick enjoys being able to provide a wide range of dental services in his office from gum care, cosmetic dentistry, and crowns and bridges, to root canals, oral surgery, implants and dentures. He is also President of the Missouri Academy of General Dentistry and has served as a delegate to the national governing body.
Dr. Alvarez has the distinction of being a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry which requires over 500 hours of continued education and successfully passing a rigorous 2 day exam, AGD Fellows are recognized in their profession as dentists who learn the most current technologies and procedures to provide exceptional oral care and are committed to lifelong excellence in their profession.
Dr. Rick enjoys being able to provide a wide range of dental services in his office from gum care, cosmetic dentistry, and crowns and bridges, to root canals, oral surgery, implants and dentures. He is also President of the Missouri Academy of General Dentistry and has served as a delegate to the national governing body.
Services
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
We will also take x-rays, which includes a panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
If you are transferring from another dentist, it is always good to have them email your x-rays and dental history to us.
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth.
We will also take x-rays, which includes a panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
If you are transferring from another dentist, it is always good to have them email your x-rays and dental history to us.
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth.
We know you have many choices when choosing a Dentist in Republic, MO so we have made requesting an appointment a simple process via our Web site.
This appointment will be reserved just for you, so please make sure it is going to work with your schedule before requesting appointment.
We accept most traditional insurance plans, but it is always a good idea for new patients to contact their insurance carrier to verify in-network acceptance of your plan.
Even if our office is out-of-network, you may find that your plan's benefits may be very similar to in-network coverage.
This appointment will be reserved just for you, so please make sure it is going to work with your schedule before requesting appointment.
We accept most traditional insurance plans, but it is always a good idea for new patients to contact their insurance carrier to verify in-network acceptance of your plan.
Even if our office is out-of-network, you may find that your plan's benefits may be very similar to in-network coverage.
Wanna know if you're right for our team?
If dentistry is your passion and patient care is your love, you would be a great candidate for us at our dynamic, growing office!
We offer all aspects of general dentistry to the entire family.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service in a relaxed, comfortable, and caring environment.
We want every patient to have a "wow" experience.
This is only made possible with an excellent staff working together as a team.
Experience: you should have at least 1 year of chair-side experience supporting multi-faceted clinical treatment care.
If dentistry is your passion and patient care is your love, you would be a great candidate for us at our dynamic, growing office!
We offer all aspects of general dentistry to the entire family.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service in a relaxed, comfortable, and caring environment.
We want every patient to have a "wow" experience.
This is only made possible with an excellent staff working together as a team.
Experience: you should have at least 1 year of chair-side experience supporting multi-faceted clinical treatment care.
The Simply SmileSavers Membership Program is a member-based savings plan for individuals and families that allow all Simply SmileSavers Members to receive quality dental services at greatly reduced prices.
Unlike conventional insurance plans, with the Simply Smile-Savers Program there are no deductibles, no yearly maximums, and no waiting periods to begin treatment.
Now you can get affordable, comprehensive dental treatment for individuals and families.
Members also receive invitations for special promotions.
Unlike conventional insurance plans, with the Simply Smile-Savers Program there are no deductibles, no yearly maximums, and no waiting periods to begin treatment.
Now you can get affordable, comprehensive dental treatment for individuals and families.
Members also receive invitations for special promotions.
Your first visit to Simply Smiles Family Dental involves a few special steps so that we can get to know you.
You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more.
There's also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures.
You can also save some time by completing the online patient forms in advance of your appointment.
Also, if you have been a patient at another dentist prior to your first visit with us, be sure to have that office email us your most recent x-rays and dental history.
You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more.
There's also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures.
You can also save some time by completing the online patient forms in advance of your appointment.
Also, if you have been a patient at another dentist prior to your first visit with us, be sure to have that office email us your most recent x-rays and dental history.
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