Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Northeast Missouri
Longbranch Dental Group has been delivering quality, family-oriented dentistry to individuals of all ages in Northeast Missouri since 2002. Our practice is built on the principle that every patient deserves attentive, compassionate care in a comfortable environment. With three convenient locations in La Plata, Macon, and Moberly, we provide comprehensive dental services tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, seniors, children, and teens. Our team of experienced dentists and staff prioritize patient education, preventive care, and advanced treatment options to help maintain optimal oral health. We emphasize personalized service, recognizing that trust in dental care is earned through consistent professionalism and genuine concern for patient well-being. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to active community involvement, including free dental care programs and local outreach initiatives.By combining modern technology with traditional values, we create lasting relationships with patients while addressing evolving dental needs across all life stages. The practice maintains strict adherence to hygiene standards and ethical practices, ensuring transparency in treatment recommendations and costs. Our multi-location presence allows greater accessibility without compromising the personalized attention that defines our practice. Through decades of combined experience, we continue to refine our approach to dental care while staying grounded in the fundamental mission of improving lives through healthy smiles.
Services
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Crowns and Bridges
Orthodontics
Root Canal Therapy
Dentures
Bonding
Veneers
Sealants
Periodontal Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized dental care with over 20 years of local experience
- Our multi-location practice provides convenient access across Northeast Missouri
- We treat patients of all ages with family-friendly, compassionate care
- Our dentists maintain active involvement in professional associations and continuing education
- We combine modern technology with traditional values for optimal treatment outcomes
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that mimic natural teeth in appearance and function. Our practice coordinates with implant specialists to create customized solutions for single tooth replacement, multiple missing teeth, or denture stabilization. The process involves surgical placement of titanium posts that fuse with jawbone tissue, providing durable foundations for crowns, bridges, or dentures while preserving facial structure.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening services offer safe, effective solutions for removing stains and discoloration. We provide in-office power bleaching that achieves noticeable results in under 90 minutes, take-home bleaching kits with custom trays for gradual whitening over two weeks, and combination programs that maximize both immediate and long-term outcomes. Our treatments address discoloration caused by aging, diet, and lifestyle factors while minimizing tooth sensitivity.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth with durable, natural-looking restorations. All-porcelain crowns enhance front teeth aesthetics while porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns provide strength for back teeth. Bridges replace consecutive missing teeth using adjacent crowns as anchors. These restorations restore chewing function, prevent tooth movement, and maintain facial aesthetics while matching surrounding teeth in color and shape.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment corrects misaligned teeth and jaw issues for improved function and appearance. We offer traditional metal braces, ceramic brackets, and lingual braces that attach to tooth backsides. Treatment addresses crowding, spacing, bite problems, and jaw misalignment through gradual tooth movement. Retainers maintain results post-treatment while patient education ensures proper oral hygiene during the orthodontic process.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy saves infected or damaged teeth through precise removal of diseased pulp tissue. This procedure eliminates pain, halts infection spread, and preserves natural tooth structure. Modern techniques and anesthesia ensure patient comfort while advanced cleaning methods prepare teeth for permanent restoration with crowns. Success rates exceed 95% when performed on appropriate candidates.
People
Dr. William Marshall
Owner Dentist
Graduated from University of Missouri School of Dentistry in 1996. Served in US Air Force dental corps. Member of American Orthodontic Society and Missouri Dental Association. Past president of Northeast Missouri Dental Society. Provides free care through multiple community programs.
Dr. Del Gregory
Associate Dentist
UMKC dental graduate who established La Plata practice in 1996. Joined Longbranch Dental Group in 2002 during expansion. Maintains active farming interests while providing community dental care. Served as associate dentist following practice sale in 2015.
Dr. Amanda Fitzpatrick
Associate Dentist
Native of La Plata with UMKC DDS and Truman State biology background. Joined practice in 2009 after graduation. Recipient of ADA 10 Under 10 award. Active in multiple dental leadership roles including Missouri Dental Association board. Provides community fluoride treatments and screenings.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide complete dental care including preventive exams, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and implant services across all three locations.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers and file claims on behalf of patients to maximize coverage benefits.
Are emergency dental appointments available?
We prioritize same-day treatment for dental emergencies and maintain after-hours contact options for urgent care needs.
What payment options exist for dental treatments?
We offer flexible payment arrangements and will discuss all financial options before beginning non-emergency treatments.
Do you treat children and special needs patients?
Our practice welcomes patients of all ages with specialized approaches for pediatric care and individuals requiring additional accommodations.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact your preferred location directly by phone or use our online contact form to request an appointment at any of our three offices.