If you have one or more missing teeth, you are not alone. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, 178 million Americans are missing teeth. One of the most common causes of tooth loss is tooth decay and gum disease. Missing teeth affect self-confidence, teeth alignment, speech, and eating. We are here to help! Whatever the cause may be, we are here to get you started on the journey to getting your smile back!

ClearCorrect aligners are one of the most effective, non-invasive ways to straighten your smile! They are nearly invisible appliances that straighten your teeth over time. They are comfortable compared to traditional braces and are removable, so you can eat whatever you like without worrying about wires trapping food. A straighter smile is well within reach when you come to Cottonwood Dental!

We can offer a number of treatments that can help you restore the surfaces of your teeth. Broken or cracked teeth can be repaired with dental crowns. Missing teeth can be replaced with dental bridges or dental implants, one of our more permanent options.

We love dental implants because they are a whole tooth replacement, starting from the root. Replacing the tooth important because your jawbone recedes without proper stimulation. Dental implants can help prevent bone density loss and make your smile shiny and new once again!

Below are short bios of our doctors. We titled this page Meet Our Doctors, and we mean it. By all means, read the bios, but we invite you to actually come to visit us at our office, meet our doctors and staff, and become a part of the Cottonwood Dental family! Wed love to meet you!

Dr. David Willardson is a cosmetic dentist at Cottonwood Dental in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in Sandy, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University for one year, then served an LDS mission in the Houston, Texas area for two years. He finished his undergraduate education at BYU and went to dental school at Roseman University.

Dr. Alexander Shaw is a Cosmetic Dentist at Cottonwood Dental in Wichita, Kansas on 21st Street. For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Shaw attended Newman University, studying Biology and Chemistry. He then moved to Glendale, Arizona where he attended dental school at Midwestern University.

Dr. Shaw is a member of the American Dental Association and he loves getting to know his patients! His favorite part about being a Dentist is being able to help patients achieve a confident, pain-free smile in a comfortable family atmosphere!

A fun fact about Dr. Shaw is that he was a professional corn hole player. He loves outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, running, and snowboarding. He is also passionate about art and loves to paint on canvas for fun!

Dr. Rhett Sutton is a Cosmetic Dentist at Cottonwood Dental on Kellogg Drive in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in Rexburg, Idaho and attended Brigham Young University-Idaho for his undergraduate education, majoring in exercise physiology. He then attended Roseman University of Health Sciences where he earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Dr. Sutton has always been interested in the medical field because hes passionate about helping people find pain relief quickly! He knew he wanted to be a Dentist after shadowing his brother-in-law, who is also a Dentist. After observing him quickly relieve one of his patients tooth pain, he knew he found his new career path.

When Dr. Sutton isnt in the office, you can find him hitting the greens trying not to break his clubs or venturing out to the great outdoors. He and his wife love skiing, hiking and camping! A fun fact about Dr. Sutton is that he is a pilot, and if he could have a superpower, it would be to fly without a plane!

Dr. Brian Schofield is a Cosmetic Dentist at Cottonwood Dental on Maize Road in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in the small farm town of Buhl, Idaho and attended Brigham Young University-Idaho for his undergraduate education, majoring in exercise physiology. He then attended Roseman University of Health Sciences where he earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Dr. Schofield has wanted to be a dentist ever since he was a child! At a young age, his family Dentist made a huge impact on his life by helping to correct his smile. Hes passionate about helping patients achieve quick pain relief and improve confidence through their smiles!

When Dr. Schofield isnt in the office, you can find him woodworking or in the great outdoors. He enjoys waterfowl hunting, hiking, camping, and spending time at the lake with his family! He has been married for eight years to his beautiful wife and they have three amazing daughters. A fun fact about Dr. Schofield is that he used to own a woodworking business and he knows how to build farmhouse furniture!

Dr. Kole Lopez is a Cosmetic Dentist at Cottonwood Dental in Pratt, Kansas. He grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and attended Wichita State University for his undergraduate education. During his time there, he majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Chemistry and Sociology. He then attended the University of Missouri Kansas City where he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Dr. Lopez is passionate about helping change the public view of dentistry. He strives to provide pain-free care while forming relationships with his patients and community. Dr. Lopez is a member of the American Dental Association and the Kansas Dental Association.

When Dr. Lopez isnt in the office, you can find him traveling with his family or hanging out with his two-year-old bernedoodle, Murphy! A fun fact about Dr. Lopez is that he can quote almost any movie verbatim if hes seen it more than once!