We also strive to ensure that you and your loved ones of all ages receive the highest level of quality care using the most advanced techniques and equipment available. Combine that with our love of making your visit comfortable and fun. The result is youll feel youre part of the family and know that we have your personal concerns and individual needs at the heart of all we do.

Our team of professionals is all about trust and genuine concern for your healthy smile. We know that a healthy smile is a major part of a healthy life. Our dental assistants, dental hygienists and office administration staff have experience and required certification so you can be assured that we meet or exceed standards of excellence.

I have never loved my career or my office as much as I do today! Recent advances in the profession which we have employed in our office have allowed us to provide excellent patient education, top quality dentistry, and an overall superior patient experience.

I have never loved my career more. Our patients are terrific. I meet so many unique personalities hard working individuals and understanding people. Whoever said work couldnt be fun, didnt know our team and our patients. I love what I do, and Im proud and so grateful to be practicing dentistry in Platte City, Missouri!

Dentistry allows me to indulge my artistic side while drawing on my love for biological science, physics, and medicine. Beyond that, I find fulfillment in exercising my skills every day to help people have healthy smiles as we solve their dental concerns.

I enjoy meeting people, learning something new about those I already know, and educating them about how to make the most satisfying dental choices for themselves. When Im asked about how I approach my patients, I answer that I, along with my team, am great at both listening to patients and explaining solutions. Education is the key!

Dr. Naler loves the freedom that private practice dentistry offers to him, his patients and his team, because it allows for the best quality of care and a broader range of treatment options. Patients also appreciate that treatment plans are tailored to meet their financial needs. I try to treat each person in a way in which I would want my own family treated.

On a more personal side (see his professional credentials below), Dr. Naler loves his community and he enjoys volunteering. Youll find him and his team at local schools helping young people understand the importance of taking care of their teeth and providing dental screenings and fluoride treatments for students. They also participate in the Platte County Health Departments annual Health Fair. Dr. Naler is also a member on the board of the Platte City Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Naler is married to Sarah. He first met his wife while on a mission trip to Uganda,Africa. They met again about a year later on another mission trip to India and knew they were meant to be married! Sarah is a labor and delivery nurse by trade, but is presently busied with the care of their five children: four boys and a girl!

Gillen Troy Naler was born in March, 2015. God has blessed me with an awesome family, I love spending time with them at home and about! The children and my wife are among the greatest joys in my life.

McConnell Arlon Naler was bornin August, 2016 on Dr. Nalers birthday! He was received quickly and readily by Brogan and Gillen as yet another source of entertainment around the house. The boys create a lot of activity at home! Not a day goes by that there isnt some new discovery or lesson learned from being the brother of two very energetic and curious brothers

Ainslee Maie Naler was born in December, 2017. The only girl in this herd of boys, she has been a cheerful little ray of sunshine added to the Naler household. Ainslee is growing every day to tolerate the regular attention of her three older brothers!

The loveof music permeates Dr. Nalers life. He sings and plays both the guitar and piano. He also loves playing bagpipes. He formerly performed with the Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes and Drums, a nationally premier pipe band.

Adam Naler, D.D.S. was born in Kansas City and grew up in Blue Springs. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where he not only received his degree in dentistry, but also gained advanced undergraduate training through the Senior Departmental Clinic Honors Program in Oral Surgery. He is a recipient of The Golden Forceps Award for having performed the most successful oral surgery procedures prior to graduation. Dr. Naler has also received the American College of Prosthodontics Undergraduate Achievement Award for aptitude shown in the area of dentures and partial dentures.

Dr. Naler has been a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, and the Greater Kansas City Dental Society. He is currently a member of the Mid-Century Dental Study Club of Kansas City where he and other dental professionals network and review the latest dental techniques and services.

Dr. Naler has experience in pediatric dentistry, family dentistry and oral surgery. He is also experienced with prosthodontics, which is the branch of dentistry concerned with the replacement of missing teeth through the use of crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures or implants.

I have never been more satisfied with the team that has been assembled around me than I am today! Each member is genuinely motivated to give every patient the very best experience in care possible. And I am convinced that my team members are the best in their profession!

Most importantly, however, is the outstanding compassion and interest that is conveyed to our patients on a personal level. I consider the importance of each patient as a valued individual with personal worth to be among our highest motivations for treatment. And I believe that my team collectively exhibits that kind of care better than ever before! Adam Naler, D.D.S.

Shannin Weaklend serves as Office Manager and has worked in dentistry for nearly 20 years. For nine of those years, she was a dental assistant. Shannin is responsible for working with patients to help them better understand their treatment plans as well as insurance benefits and payment options. Shannin says, I love to help people love their smiles! She says the patients and dental team are like family to her. She describes Dr. Naler as a genuine, caring person who is continually striving to do his very best for patients, while keeping things upbeat. Shannin says, We like to work hard and have fun doing it!

Kalee Feek is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been part of Dr. Nalers team since 2011. She is a graduate of the hygiene program at the UMKC School of Dentistry. Kalee says she loves her job because she learns something new every day. She enjoys educating patients on how to improve their oral hygiene to help them to be more comfortable and to have more beautiful smiles. She says Dr. Naler and his team take the time to ask the right questions that result in the best answers to help patients improve and maintain their dental health.

Kara Lewis is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been a member of Dr. Nalers team since 2012. Kara is a graduate of the hygiene program at the UMKC School of Dentistry receiving her Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2011. I like being able to educate patients about their oral health. I know that helps them be healthier and that makes them (and me!) smile more. Kara says she loves working with Dr. Naler because, He is very easy going, always in a good mood, and keeps us laughing to make work a little more fun.