Dental Staff

Dr. Smith graduated from the University of MO - Kansas City in 2001, after which he completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He joined Dental Designs immediately after in 2002. His love for learning and knowledge has led him to expand his expertise into multiple areas of his field, including endodontics (root canals), Invisalign, and even Botox for TMJ Dysfunction.

Dr. Smith has three children with his wife, Casey: Carly, Addison, and Reese. He enjoys the outdoors, traveling, sports, and spending time with his family.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, UMKC Study Club, and Academy of General Dentisty.

Dr. Russell graduated from University of MO - Kansas City in 1987. Upon graduation, he completed a General Practice Residency. For the next 4 years, Dr. Russell honed his skills as a dentist in the US Army, Job Corp in Excelsior Springs, MO & with Dr. Hunter's practice in Excelsior Springs, MO until he bought his own practice in 1992 (which would later become Dental Designs).

He has three children: Alec, Avery, and Aliza, as well as three step-children with his wife Andrea: Alejando, Maya, and Lucia. He enjoys traveling, golf, fitness, and spending time with his family.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and the UMKC Study Club.