Parkville Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Rachael Graue is a native of Kansas City, having moved to the Kansas City northland during elementary school. She was accepted into the combined college and dental school accelerated program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry right after graduating high school. She graduated in 6 years Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Following dental school, Dr. Rachael went on to complete a two year residency in Pediatric D...Read Moreentistry at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City where she learned the skills needed to specialize in the dental health of infants, children, adolescents, and patient’s with special health care needs. After completing her residency, Dr. Rachael accepted a position as an attending Pediatric Dentist at Children’s Mercy Hospital. She spent the next nine years treating patients at the Children’s Mercy Hospital Dental Clinic as well as teaching in the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program. She continues to hold a position on the Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Rachael is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, as well as multiple other local and state dental organizations. She is currently the regional representative of the Missouri Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Rachael and her husband Dr. Reese reside north of Liberty with their three boys Jack, Joseph, and James. When not caring for patients, Dr. Rachael enjoys reading, baking, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors with her boys. Read Less

Dr. J. Reese Graue is originally from Carthage Missouri, but has made Kansas City his home since moving to the city for college. He was accepted into the combined college and dental school accelerated program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry right after graduating high school. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2008. Dr. Reese is the owner of Gladstone Family Dentistry in Gladstone, Missouri. He prides himself ...Read Morein always making his patient's dental needs and comfort his top priority. Dr. Reese strengthens his dental education on a regular basis by taking continuing education courses to be further trained in all aspects of dentistry. He is a past delegate to the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, a professional organization that encourages the health of the public and promotes the art and science of dentistry. In 2017, Dr. Graue was honored to receive the Young Alumnus of the Year award for his continued service and achievements to the UMKC dental school. Dr. Reese is currently a board member of the UMKC Rinehart Foundation, a foundation used to raise and provide financial resources for UMKC School of Dentistry to support students, faculty, and staff through scholarships and endowments. In addition, he serves as a committee member for the Annual UMKC Alumni golf Tournament. Dr. Reese is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He lives in the Northland with his wife Dr. Rachael and three sons Jack, Joseph, and James and is an active member of his community. Dr. Reese is a past president and active member of the Rotary Club of Gladstone, a service club that strives to better the Gladstone community. In his free time, Dr. Reese enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid outdoorsman. Dr. Reese will be treating patients in Parkville as well as continuing to serve his patients in Gladstone. Read Less

Lindsay has been working in the dental field since 2006. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but has lived in Kansas City the majority of her life, graduating from Oak Park High School. She graduated from Concord Career College with a dental assisting degree. She joined our team in 2006 as a dental assistant, and over time has moved to the position of Front Office Coordinator/Office Manager. She enjoys making sure that all patients’ needs and outside services run as smoothly as possible. Lindsay ha...Read Mores been married 10+ years and has two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending as much time as possible at the lake with friends and family. Read Less

Dusti is born and raised in the Kansas City area. She joined our practice in 2006 as an expanded function dental assistant after graduating from Concord Career College. Since that time, she has transitioned into the position of Insurance Coordinator. She is a dog mom to her two fur kids Bron and Teddy. In her spare time, Dusti enjoys shopping, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa was born and raised in Kansas City. She graduated from Concorde Career College with a dental assisting degree. She has been working in our office as a pediatric expanded function dental assistant since 2003. Lisa really enjoys working with children. She is married and has a daughter and loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys arts and crafts as well as baking and decorating cakes.

Andrea is a licensed dental hygienist. She grew up in the area and graduated from Park Hill High School. She has a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from UMKC. Andrea joined our team in 2014. She enjoys working with kids and has two boys of her own. Andrea loves spending time with her husband and sons, time outdoors, watching her boys sporting events, and traveling.

Emily is a born and raised Missourian. She is a wife, aunt, and a mom to a 3-year-old pit bull. During the summer you can find her at the Ozarks, and in the winter at the Chiefs games. Emily enjoys watching documentaries on Netflix about true crime and she is a huge movie fan. She loves hanging out with friends and family. She has been a dental assistant since 2014 and joined our team in 2015. Emily enjoys working with both children and adults.

Jennifer is a registered dental assistant. She graduated from Concord Career College and joined our team in 2010. She loves getting to know the patients and making them feel comfortable and giving them a positive experience. Jennifer lives in Parkville with her husband, their 2 children, and her dog Moxie. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching her kids sporting events, trying new recipes, crafting, and shopping at thrift stores.

Rose is a Dental Assistant who cares for all ages. Rose has been with us for 12 years and is happy to see the families she has gotten to know. She looks forward to meeting all the new families that are coming to Parkville Pediatric Dentistry!

Chelsea grew up in a military family, moving around the U.S. before settling down in Missouri. In 2009, she graduated from State Fair Community College’s dental hygiene program. She practiced for 5 years in Missouri before moving to Dubai for 3.5 years, working as a hygienist and traveling to as many places as she could. Chelsea joined our team in May 2018 after moving back from Dubai with her fiancé and 2 cats. She loves working out, watching sports, spending time with family and friends and tr...Read Moreaveling as much as possible. Read Less

Jennifer is a registered Dental Assistant. She lives in Independence, MO, and is a recent graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at Metropolitan Community Colleges. Jennifer joined our team in May 2018. She and her husband have two dogs: Eleanor, a hound mix, and Bubba Gump, an English bulldog. Jennifer loves to read, play video games and spend time with her family.