Greater Springfield Dental Society

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to every dentist, dental team member, volunteer, and supporter who helped make the Smiles from the Heart event such a success. Events like Smiles of the Heart remind us that dentistry is about more than healthy smiles — it’s about building connections, restoring confidence, and strengthening our community.

10/09/2026

Congratulations Dr. Kessler!

Dan never missed a single day of work in four decades.

10/02/2026

The Greater Springfield Dental Foundation Smiles from the Heart event on October 9th wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity and support of our sponsors!

Your commitment to our community helps make this special event a reality and brings smiles, hope, and meaningful moments to so many. We are truly grateful for your partnership and for believing in the mission behind Smiles from the Heart. 🥰

Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors! Your support makes a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you. Call 417-886-8606 for tickets.

09/23/2026

We had a fun new dentist scavenger hunt/social on September 18th! See the photos!

08/11/2026

Thank you Jonathan Jones with Patterson Dental for being our Smiles from the Heart PRESENTING SPONSOR! For sponsorship information, please visit www.grsds.org or call 417-886-8606.

07/29/2026

Dr. Ashley Popejoy, Dr. Ashley Meyer and Dr. Lisa Castleman enjoyed some fun time after the 2026 MDA House of Delegates.

Join us at our upcoming Dental Society events as we bring together dental professionals for continuing education, networking, and collaboration. A big thank you to Patterson Dental for being our presenting sponsor at the Smiles from the Heart Casino Night on October 9, 2026.

Go to www.grsds.org for event details and registration information! The first 30 new dentists to register get BIG discounts! We can't wait to see you there! Go to www.grsds.org to register!

07/11/2026

Great news for our community! 👏🦷✨😁🪥

🦷Ozarks Tech is expanding its dental hygiene program to meet the ongoing demand for dental pros in southwest Missouri.

Through a partnership with Jordan Valley Health and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the college will expand the program by 40% beginning in fall 2027, adding new seats at the Springfield and Table Rock campuses.

Why does this matter? Our graduates overwhelmingly stay close to home, helping meet critical workforce needs in local communities. With average starting salaries in the $80,000 range, dental hygiene offers an attractive career path to students.

🔗 Learn more: https://myotc.in/dentalhygieneexpansion

03/28/2026

A special shout out too Dr. Jody Vance, Dr. Ashley Meyer and Dr. Kati Pyle who took time off from their busy practices to travel to Washington, DC and represent our profession and local community! Thank you for your active leadership and advocacy on behalf of us all!! 🇺🇸🦷🪥👏