Dr. Krasniqi completed his undergraduate studies at Rockhurst University then went on to earn his DDS degree at the University of Missouri Kansas City - School of Dentistry. Each year, Dr. Krasniqi expands his knowledge and skills in all areas of dentistry by completing 23 times the amount of continuing education required by the Missouri Dental Board. He makes it a priority to stay current on the latest treatments, technologies, and materials in order to provide his patients with the highest possible level of care.

Dr. Krasniqi has two beautiful daughters, Elisa and Elena, with his wife Anita. When hes not at the office, youll find him fishing, hiking, biking, and taking advantage of all the great outdoor activities Missouri has to offer. Hes also a history buff and always tries to find time to enjoy a good history book.

Nicole was born and raised in Oologah, Oklahoma. She attended NWMSU and PITT State on a cheerleading scholarship. Nicole started her dental career as a secretary in 2006. She then went on to graduate Dental Assisting School in 2008 with her Expanded Functions License and she also became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2012. Nicole volunteers her time by doing free dental screenings for members of the military and The Noyes Home for Children, volunteering at Missions of Mercy, Team Smile and Smiles from the Heart. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her three children and husband. She also enjoys Native American activities and Pow Wows, watching her family participate in Rodeos, painting, riding horses, fishing and being outdoors.

Sydney was born and raised in St. Joseph, Mo. She has been a dental assistant for 2 years and enjoys helping people Improve their smiles. In her spare time, Sydney loves taking photos, playing volleyball, and going on long hikes. Sydney recently married her high school sweetheart, Michael, in August of 2016 and they recently purchased their first home.

Chelsae is from Maryville, Mo. She is a Licensed Medical Aide and has her Child Care Accreditation. Chelsae has been in the health care field for 11 years. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two children, Quentin and Karsyn. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, riding their RZR and photography.

Kelsey was raised in Dearborn, Mo and is recently a new resident of Smithville, Mo. She graduated from NCMC and Hillyards Dental Hygiene program in 2017 as Hillyards Outstanding Student of the year. Kelsey loves educating her patients on proper home care and volunteering her time to Team Smile, Smiles from the Heart and other free dental days. In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys traveling, playing basketball and volleyball and spending time with her family and friends.

Every smile is unique, and we believe that its our responsibility to help you learn about your oral health so you can make wise, well-informed decisions for your smile. We will never pressure you into receiving treatments you dont want or need, and we will always be open with you about all of your treatment options.

Dr. Krasniqi and our team at East Ridge Family Dentistry havent forgotten what its like to be a patient, so we always take the time to help you feel at ease in our care. Weve even equipped our office with modern amenities to make it feel a little more like home:

We abide by all ADA and OSHA standards to make our St. Joseph dental practice a clean and safe place for patients of all ages. Not only do we thoroughly sanitize each room between patients, but we also have a dedicated sterilization area where every instrument is sterilized prior to your visit. We even perform routine spore testing through an independent third-party laboratory to ensure that all of our sterilization equipment is working properly.

I first came into Kole Krasniqis office last year with pain throughout my mouth, from broken teeth to major cavities. I was embarrassed about my smile and found opportunities to hide it as much as possible. Within two months between initial consult and restorative procedures my smile became the most important thing I wanted to show. One year later I have no pain and a beautiful smile! The professional and personal care I received at Dr. Kole Krasniqis is the biggest reason I remain here.

Dr. Kole explains what needs to be done, why and how it will benefit my teeth long-term. He is just amazing; fixed a broken tooth, quickly with no pain! With bad experiences with dentists in the past, I had neglected my teeth - No more fear! The staff here are courteous, happy, friendly and all are very knowledgeable! Thanks so much Dr. Kole!!

I really like the care I receive here! They are always good with my two boys. We have been coming here for several years now. Our dentist is really good with my boysthey arent afraid to come. The hygienist is always helpful and telling us how we can better care for our teeth. They are always encouraging. Really happy with our care!

I went 42 years without seeing a dentist. After finding East Ridge I feel comfortable with dentist visits. The staff are fantastic. Dr. Kole has a great bed side manner and does excellent work. He has given me a beautiful and sexy smile.

East Ridge Family Dentistry is my familys choice for all our dental needs. Dr. Krasniqi is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain procedures to help set your mind at ease. The staff is very friendly and treats all their patients like family! They take the fear out of going to the dentist!

My husband and I both had horror stories from previous dental experiencesNOT ANYMORE! Dr. K and his staff are AMAZING! From basic cleanings and whitening processes all the way to root canals and bridges, I would tell EVERYONE to come to East Ridge. The entire office is friendly, helpful and keep a normally anxiety provoking experience pain-free and relaxed. Thanks Dr. K for helping us smile again!

Dr. K and his staff have a special touch. I have a 9 year old autistic grandson that has had quite a bit of work done on his teeth and they have handled him so awesomely that he actually looks forward to going to the dentist. I would just like to thank each and everyone in this office for their efforts.