Dr. Vierthaler grew up in Olathe, KS, the second youngest of six children. After playing basketball in junior college for two years, Dr. Vierthaler graduated from Emporia State University with his chemistry degree in 1997. Upon graduating, he followed in his fathers footsteps and enrolled at the UMKC School of Dentistry, graduating in 2002.

Dr. Vierthaler was awarded the, Excellence in Geriatric Dentistry Award during his last year of dental school. In 2009, Dr. Vierthaler was recognized by the Missouri Dental Association, receiving the Outstanding New Dental Leader Award. One year later, he was recognized by the UMKC Alumni Association as the Young Alum of the Year. Dr. Vierthaler is also a graduate of MDAs Leadership Development Continuum, and is an Associate Fellow within The World Clinical Laser Institute.

Dr. Vierthaler is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and Northwest Dental Society. He has served as past president of the Northwest Dental Society, and as Northwest Trustee to the Missouri Dental Association. Dr. Vierthaler has always been passionate in delivering quality care, as well as making state-of-the-art technology available to his patients. In recent years, Dr. Vierthaler has averaged over 150 hours per year of continuing education to ensure he is delivering the best care possible, while keeping up to date with new procedures.

Dr. Vierthaler is a general dentist with advanced orthodontic training adminstered through the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Vierthaler treats both phase I and phase II orthodontic cases, as well as providing limited treatment for esthetics to enhance restorative dentistry.

At Compass Dental we are passionate about maintaining a cutting-edge facility to better serve you. Other practices around don't come close to offering the advanced technology we have! Our technologies like our Waterlase MD laser, E4D same-day crown technology, Trios intraoral scanner, iCAT 3D imaging and digital x-rays aid us in delivering a more accurate diagnosis, a higher quality of care and an all-around better dental experience. We understand how technology helps us improve as a practice, and we will continue to invest in it with you in mind

What else sets us apart from other practices? The level of dedication our office has to helping you achieve optimal oral health! Dr. Vierthaler and Twaddle have thousands of hours in continuing education and are exceptionally skilled in their fields. They have the ability to treat both simple and complex cases at the highest standard of quality. Beyond that, they work with an extremely talented team that is educated in a wide range of services and trained to deliver quality work and lasting results. You will be in expert hands here

We absolutely think our staff is number one, and let us tell you why! Not only are our team members highly educated in the dental field, every hygienist that works with us believes in us and has the integrity and honestly to always recommend what's best for each patient. Many of our team members have been with us over 10 years and patients love that they get to see familiar faces every time they visit our office!

Our office smiles and laughs more than any other office within 100 miles! Don't believe us? Come visit and see just how fun a trip to the dentist can be. While professional and detailed, we love to joke, laugh and have fun. Our practice is also beautiful! The calm, welcoming and happy environment we've created will put you at ease and make your visit truly enjoyable

We take pride in being able to deliver a wide range of dental services for your family at the highest standard of care. We do everything from routine cleanings and exams to more complex procedures in orthodontics, implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, sleep dentistry, and more! We are thorough, pay attention to detail and utilize advanced technologies to deliver superior results. You can trust your family's needs will be met here

As followers of the Mayo Concept, we are committed to providing the best possible care to each patient that comes through our doors by integrating clinical practice, education and research into the gentle, comfortable, and comprehensive dental care we provide. Additionally, we treat our patients like family, listen to their needs and always do our best to help them feel welcomed and at home. Our constant goal is to build an open, trusted relationship together