Meet the Doctors
Kelly Dove, DDS
Dr. Kelly Dove is a Christian, dentist, mother, wife, and lifetime student. You will always find Dr. Kelly smiling and enjoying her patients. Dr. Kelly focuses her practice on helping patients achieve a healthy mouth, whether that includes regular checkups and cleanings to Invisalign to more complex cases such as implants or crown and bridges.
Dr. Kelly grew up in Southeast Missouri, which is why Nixa feels just like home. While in dental school, Dr. Kelly met her husband Dr. Steve. They have been blessed with one son, Clark. The Doves are avid golfers, love traveling, and spend much of their time volunteering at church.
Education
- Bachelor’s in Biology, Westminster College
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Post Graduate Advanced Training & Excels in the Fields of:
Dr. Kelly and Dr. Steve travel and do extensive continuing education together. “We both feel that the best way for us to stay updated and current with innovative dental technology is to continue to educate ourselves throughout our careers. It’s so much fun to be able to go together as a team. We learn more together,” says Dr. Kelly. The Drs. Doves take more than double the amount of continuing education every year.
- Implant Dentistry
• Implant Continuum Graduate - Board Certified Conscious Sedation
- Board Certified General Dentist
Memberships
- Pre- Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
• Fellowship Awarded to Only 7% of Dentists Nationwide - American Dental Association (ADA)
- Missouri Dental Association
- Greater Springfield Dental Society
- DOCS Education
My own dental anxiety!
Dr. Kelly easily relates to her dental patients. “I’ve been told before that I’m a not a very good dental patient,” says Dr. Kelly. “I’m antsy, nervous, and don’t particularly like having dental work done. Even though I have a REALLY good and gentle dentist … my husband. Hahaha.” Dr. Kelly has felt that this has been a huge advantage for her to be able to relate to her patients, especially the fearful ones. “Over half of the population has some form of dental anxiety, that’s huge! As a dentist, you can’t ever forget this! I always strive to be gentle, kind, and nonjudgmental with each and every patient.”
A solution for the fearful patient
To help patients overcome their fears, Dr. Dove has trained with conscious sedation dentists in their offices and has taken extensive training with the Doctors of Conscious Sedation Education Program. Dr. Kelly says, “In-office conscious sedation has opened the door for the fearful dental patient. They can get their work done in fewer appointments and have little to no memory of the dental experience. I highly recommend conscious sedation.”
Steve Dove, DDS
Dr. Steve Dove practices at Dove Dental Group in Springfield, Missouri. Every now and then, you might see him at Nixa Smiles. Our dental family is happy to take care of your family and friends at either of our convenient locations in Springfield or Nixa.
Quality and caring treatment is what guides Dr. Dove’s daily philosophy. He believes not only do patients care about lasting, long term dental treatment but also the integrity and trust of their the provider and staff. You will find Dr. Steve Dove enjoys getting to know each and every patient personally.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), Kansas City
Excels in Fields of:
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Invisalign