Cosmetic Dentist in Springfield, MO

All our professionals at Meyer & Johns Dental maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry.

Andrew A. Johns, DDS

Dr. Johns joined our practice in the summer of 2004. Previously Dr. Johns practiced dentistry in Kansas City. He obtained his DDS from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from University of Kansas.

Dr. Johns is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and the Springfield Dental Society. For the last 4 years, he has been certified by Align Technology to perform Invisalign on his patients, which allows him to straighten their teeth with clear aligners instead of using metal braces.

Dr. Johns met his wife, Jessica (Toth) Johns, a Springfield native, in Kansas City before he began dental school. After Jessica completed graduate school, the couple moved to Springfield. Dr. Johns enjoys spending time with his wife, new baby daughter and three dogs, cheering on the Jayhawks, playing sports (especially golf), and spending time with friends.

Thomas J. Meyer, DDS

Dr. Meyer attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and received his DDS degree in 1984. His undergraduate studies were done at Southwest Missouri State University where he received his BS degree in 1979.

Dr. Meyer has been involved with his professional organization in the past and is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and the Springfield Dental Society. He has served as the state chairman of the Missouri Dental Political Action Committee, Vice-President of the Missouri Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association House of Delegates, Missouri Dental Association Council on Membership Services, President of the Springfield Dental Society in 1993-1994, and received the Missouri Dental Associations' Outstanding Young Dental Leader Award in 1994.

Dr. Meyer has been in Springfield most of his life, where he and his family have enjoyed living. His wife Susan is a partner in a local business, one of his daughter's works here in town and the other is in college in Virginia. They all enjoy spending time at the lake during the summer.

Lori A. Smith, CDA

Lori began her career as a Dental Assistant in 1982. She graduated from Pioneer Area Vocational School with an Associates Degree in Dental Assisting/Office Management.

Lori worked as Operations Manager for Patterson Dental Supply for 8 years. In her spare time Lori enjoys reading, cooking, going to the lake and golfing with her husband Steve & walking her 2 dogs. Lori has worked for Dr. Meyer and Dr. Johns for 5 years, where she started as Chairside Assistant for Dr. Johns and now serves the office as Office Manager.

Amber D. Greek, RDH

Amber began her dental career in 1994 as a chairside Dental Assistant. She graduated from MSSU in Joplin, MO with a degree in Dental Hygiene, May of 2002. Amber has worked for this wonderful office since August of 2002. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 14 years and her adorable son Simon who was born in December of 2008.

Ashley Compton, RDH

Ashley has been a hygienist in this office for 17 years. She graduated MSSC in 1991. She has been happily married to her husband JP for 16 years and has a wonderful 7 year old son, Zane. Her hobbies are outdoor activities with her son Zane, spending time with the whole family, gardening and being outdoors.

Debbie Morgan, Expanded Function Assistant

Debbie has been in the Dentistry field since 1973. She has been with Dr. Meyer for 16 years. She has been married to her husband Mark for 30 years. She is blessed with 2 children, Emily 28 years old that followed her mothers' footsteps and has been a dental assistant for 9 years, and Jake 25 years old he works for MODOT.

Jean Lile, Expanded Function Assistant

Jean graduated from Graff VO Tech (OTC) in 1978, and has been in dentistry for over 30 years. She started her career with Dr. James Claxton and worked for him for 17 years. When he retired Dr. Meyer took over his practice and she has been working with him for the past 14 years.

Jean has been happily married to Roger Lile since 1982 and will be celebrating their 28th Wedding Anniversary this year! She has 2 children, son Stephen, 26 years old and he works for UPS, and daughter Amanda, 22 years old and she is in her senior year at Kansas State University.