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Michelle L Petersen DDS
8010 State Line Road, Suite 210, Leawood, KS 66208 
12.1 miles near Kansas City
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(913) 341-2200

Damian H.

They have the best dentist here. They’re always kind, professional, and gentle. Dr. Petersen really knows her stuff. I hate going anywhere, I’ve had too many bad experiences with other dentists in Leawood, KS. She is truly the best. The only thing I would recommend is a hot tub. How cool would it be to get in a hot tub after a procedure? Oh well, guess you can’t have everything.

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McDaniel Family Dental
2150 NW South Outer Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015 
25.28 miles near Kansas City
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(816) 237-8909

Dr. Nikita McDaniel takes a gentle, compassionate approach to dentistry that puts her patients at ease when they come to her office. Building up life-long relationships with her patients and imparting in them an appreciation for oral health is her passion and has been since she took over the practice for Dr. Alan Foster in 2018. After becoming the owner of the practice in 2022, Dr. McDaniel’s goal each day has been to treat the community of Blue Springs with warmth and top-quality dentistry.

Dr. McDaniel graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then attended the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery. She completed additional advanced training in implant dentistry, complex restorative care, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry through a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. She has also completed her Invisalign and laser treatment certifications. Today, as an advocate for lifelong learning, Dr. McDaniel attends continuing education courses each year through the Dawson Academy. She is also an active member of the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

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