With more than 30 years of experience as a dentist, Dr. Ayer is prepared to offer patients in and around Leawood, Johnson County, and Kansas City comprehensive and compassionate dental care. Whether youre visiting us for a checkup and cleaning or more advanced cosmetic or restorative procedure, well always take the time to fully understand your needs and build a treatment around those specific needs. As part of that, were happy to discuss your own oral health goals and answer your questions. We never want anyone to commit to a plan they dont fully understanding.

Dennis C. Ayer, DDS, LLC is dedicated to excellence, trust, and caring. Dr. Ayer and our Team are committed to utilizing integrity and compassion in both patient care and partnerships to deliver treatment as gently as possible. We want our patients to achieve outstanding oral health while creating the exceptional smile they deserve.

For optimal oral health, we strongly recommend visiting our Leawood dental office at least twice a year. That means seeing us for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months. By seeing us on a frequent basis, we can monitor your teeth and gums for any signs of decay, gum disease, or any other common dental issues.

Dr. Dennis C. Ayer received his bachelors degree in biology from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Then, after a brief three-year stint in as a representative with Pfizer, Inc., he began his dental studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. In 1984, the same year he graduated, Dennis C. Ayer, DDS was founded with the goal of providing comprehensive, advanced dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

Since earning his DDS, Dr. Ayer has attended numerous post-graduate continuing education courses, logging over 3,500 hours. In these classes, he focused primarily on the medical and cosmetic aspects of dentistry. As an active member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, hes had extra opportunities to sharpen his skills with Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr. Ayers post-graduate education has also included programs sponsored by the Las Vegas Institute, Dr. Omer Reeds Study Group, and the Madow Study Group. Furthermore, he is certified to offer dental implants, Invisalign, Botox, dermal fillers, and SomnoMed.

Dr. Ayer has always been a huge advocate for service. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 2016 from the United States Army and the 'Cross of St. Benedict' in 2014 for his lifelong efforts dedicated to Benedictine College. He is currently a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve serving as the IMA Dental Corps DENCOM Director. Dr. Ayer is also an active member of St. Josephs Parish, The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, the Leadership Lenexa Program, and The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission. Additionally, a Dr. Ayer Co-Founded a 501C3 Charitable Corporation. This organization is the Benedictine Raven Soccer Booster Club (BRSB). He was the recent 20 year past President of BRSB. Dr. Ayer was also issued the first U.S.S.F. soccer coaching license in the state of Kansas (it is an active C License since 1979).

Dr. Ayer and his spouse Ginny were married in 1981. Together, they have three grown children. When hes not helping patients create beautiful smiles he enjoys family, friends, exercise, lake activities, some golf, rock and roll music, and viewing various sports like soccer, baseball, football and hockey.

Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) may start out as just some light blood in a patients saliva after flossing or noticeably puffy oral tissue, but first impressions can be deceiving. Untreated cases of this oral infection can quickly spread and worsen, eventually threatening healthy teeth. Recent studies have even demonstrated a strong link between the presence of periodontal disease and higher risks of systemic health conditions, such as heart attacks, diabetes, and strokes.

Here in Leawood, Dr. Ayer takes the threat of periodontal disease very seriously. Thats why in-depth screenings are integrated into every routine dental checkup and cleaning. If we discover tell-tale signs of damage, effective therapy options are also available to banish decay-causing bacteria and replenish your smiles wellbeing. Dont wait contact us today to schedule a screening!

Scaling and root planing can essentially be thought of as a professional cleaning thats been elevated to the next level. Our hygienist will specifically target the areas around and underneath the patients gum line, removing buildups of plaque and tartar with special instruments. Then, they will pay special attention to the tooth root surfaces, which can develop rough spots over time that are notorious for attracting dangerous bacteria. By smoothing these surfaces gradually, we can minimize the risk of further inflammation.

The use of ARESTIN is often recommended as a helpful supplement following traditional scaling and root planing. The antibiotic will be placed directly in the infected pockets of the gum tissue so that it can continue fighting infectious bacteria that may have been accidentally left behind during the initial procedure. Its effective for up to 30 days and has even been shown through studies to help reduce the size of the periodontal pockets over time.