Since 1974, our team has helped more than 30,000 patients in West St. Louis County achieve stunning, healthy smiles. Patients love that our team strives to provide you with exceptional dental care including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and more. Our goal is to provide you with a healthy, beautiful smile that can last a lifetime!
Dr. Kim Simonds started working part-time as a dental assistant during high school with her father, Dr. Robert Schrameyer, the founder of Ballwin Dental Care. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to become a dentist. She received her undergrad at the University of Kansas and then earned her doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School in 1998. After dental school, she practiced for three years with the Public Health Service treating the needs of under-served children in the Quincy, Illinois area.
In 2001, Dr. Simonds officially joined the staff at Ballwin Dental Care, the practice she now owns. She has participated in the Greater St. Louis Dental Societys New Dentist Committee and is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentists, the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics, and the St. Louis Dental Society. Dr. Simonds has been repeatedly voted a Top Dentist by St. Louis Magazine.
Dr. McCarthy joined our practice in June of 2018. Dr. John is a St. Louis native who attended DeSmet High School and went on to graduate from the University of Missouri with a degree in Biology. Like Dr. Simonds, he did his graduate work at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. Following graduation from UMKC, Dr. John completed his residency at Oklahoma University, where he focused on surgical implants and dentures.
Dr. Rachel Ragsdale is a St. Louis native, born and raised in St. Louis County. She did her undergrad work at the University of Missouri, Columbia, finishing in three years and graduating Summa Cum Laude! Dr. Ragsdale received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri Kansas City, School of Dentistry.
During her time in dental school, Dr. Ragsdale developed a passion for restorative dentistry. She loved the difference she could make in someones life by improving their smile. She graduated with honors in Advanced Restorative Studies, and was awarded the American College of Prosthodontics Outstanding Achievement Award.
Dr. Ragsdale remains up to date with the latest techniques in restorative and cosmetic dentistry by attending Continuing Education and advanced training courses. Dr. Ragsdale has also had extensive training in facial aesthetics (Botox, Kybella, Voluma & dermal filler) and is Board Certified in Aesthetics through the American Academy of Procedural Medicine. She is active in the dental community, and is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Missouri Dental Association.
In her free time, Dr. Rachel enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, cooking and traveling. She is also an avid reader and loves staying up to date with all things dental. Dr. Ragsdale firmly believes in the power of a great smile and its ability to improve ones confidence and life.