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.

Dr. Larinda Hlavacek is originally from a small town near Maryville, MO. She completed her undergraduate degree at NWMSU and went on to dental school at UMKC and graduated with honors. After dental school she completed an AEGD program where she received advanced training in complex dental cases. She then gained invaluable experience working at a children’s clinic in Oklahoma and has since been in private practice in the Liberty area for the last sixteen years.

Dr. Hlavacek enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. She is interested in the latest techniques and technologies in dentistry to create a painless, anxiety-free environment for her patients. She loves seeing patients of all ages.  Dr. Hlavacek strives to provide exceptional patient-focused care. She has been awarded Best Dentist in the Northland for the last three years.

Larinda met her husband, Dr. Matt Hlavacek, in dental school. They have been married for 18 years and have four children, Nina, Hayden, Vivian, and Colton (twins). When she is not working or running kids to practices, Larinda loves working outside in her flower beds and

landscaping.

Dr. Hlavacek is excited to join our practice in June 2024!