If youre looking for quality comprehensive dental care in Ozark you just found it! Dr. Davis works hard treating the areas residents to outstanding dental care, but theres always room for another family at our friendly dentist office. Heres what youll appreciate about our care:
Hometown dentistry is what were all about at Excel Dental. Our team is passionate about creating a phenomenal dental experience for each patient. From cozy touches like pillows and blankets to advanced dental tools like cavity detectors and 3-D imaging, youll immediately see that were different from the ordinary dentist office.
The careers of Dr. Jim Oslica and Dr. Tracy Davis have followed similar paths, and they are excited to offer exceptional smile care to residents of southwest Missouri! Dr. Oslica originally hails from St. Louis but moved to Ozark at a young age and graduated from Ozark High School. Dr. Davis hometown is Conway, though she moved to the Springfield area in 2004 to be closer to family. Graduates of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, they both have earned many accolades and memberships in prestigious medical associations. For example, Dr. Davis has received national recognition as a dental researcher while Dr. Oslica is an active member of the American Dental Association. Drs. Davis and Oslica love to help our patients smile with more confidence and providing you top-notch, comprehensive dental care in a warm environment.
Dr. Tracy Davis attended Conway High School then graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry in 1994. After graduation, she began searching for a career that would allow her to use her science background in a health environment. She loved science but wanted to be able to interact with people as well. She found her calling in dentistry, and in 2004, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from theUniversity of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Since 2004, Dr. Davis has worked right here. In 2007, the name of our practice changed from Barnett Family Dental to Barnett-Davis Dental, and in 2012 we became Excel Dental. We have always been privately owned.
She loves being a dentist! Dentistry is the best of many worlds in her opinion. It is a beautiful blend of patient care, science, art, and now, business ownership. One of her favorite parts about being a dentist is interacting with patients. Our office attracts many interesting patients, and Dr. Davis loves finding out more about each patient and their families. She believes that much can be learned by listening to others. Not only can she discover what they are wanting for their oral health, she can also connect with them on a personal level. This makes life fun!
Dr. Davis also loves the art of dentistry, a fondness that has been growing over the last five years. She has taken many continuing education courses to allow her art to continue growing. She feels it is the small details that truly make the difference. These days, she sees more and more patients come to our office to have their smiles transformed. Materials and techniques are constantly changing and improving, and Dr. Davis loves attending courses that allow her to incorporate these new changes into our patient care.
There is something magical to her about handing a mirror to a patient after finishing their treatment. The smiles, the tears of joy, and the happiness that come with a new, updated smile are all very satisfying to her. She enjoys watching how a smile can impact the way a patient interacts with the world and gives them more confidence.
Patients love that our office has a personal relationship with them. We have many long-term patients, and Dr. Davis lovingly refers to them as her dental family. Patients appreciate that she is sincere but likes to have some fun at the same time! Its important to her that everyone is comfortable in the dental chair.
Her significant continuing education includes Composite Artistry, Surgical 3rd Molar Removal by Dr. John Wayland, the Turbyfill denture technique, CEREC courses, iTero training, dental ceramics cosmetic courses with Dr. Rhys Spoor, Invisalign Provider, Hoya ConBio Laser Certification, CPR and Basic Life Support Certification, Six Month Smiles Certification, 3M ESPE MDI Mini Implant Certification, Dr. Arun Garg Implant Symposium Graduate, International Dental Implant Association Mastership, Schein Dr. Eggleston Implant Course, Dental Sleep Medicine with Dr. Greenman, and Dr. Christensen Yearly Report Meetings.
Dr. Davis is active in many volunteer events, including MOMOM (Missouri Mission of Mercy free dental care day), GKAS (Give Kids A Smile for local children), Special Olympics for dental screenings, Good Samaritan Care Clinic in Mountain Grove, DDS (Donated Dental Services), donating funds to the Childrens Smile Center, donating funds to Ozark Care to Learn, and providing dentistry to orphans with p143.org.
Dr. Davis is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater Springfield Dental Society, the Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, the American Association of Women Dentists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
According to Dr. Davis, our Excel Dental team is exceptional. Its our team working together that makes the difference. Our whole staff works so well together that patients naturally feel the camaraderie whenever they step into the office.
Our team attends many continuing education classes to keep up with the latest technology and treatment trends. We meet daily to prepare for that day, always tweaking little systems to improve our patients care and their dental experience. As a team, we read a book each month and review it at our monthly meetings. Book reviews help us to constantly grow together as a team.
As far as important dental advice, Dr. Davis believes that people with healthy lifestyles are the ones with the healthiest smiles. There is more to a healthy smile than just oral home care. In addition to brushing and flossing, drinking lots of water and eating a healthy diet are very important in keeping a healthy bio-friendly balance.
In Dr. Daviss spare time, being with her kids takes priority. She has a 18-year-old son, 15-year-old boy/girl twins, and a 14-year-old son. Whether she is playing the role of soccer mom, being a gymnastics team mom, or running all over a field to cheer on the cross-country, track-and-field, or golf teams, she can be found at a childs athletic event many times a week. Her family is definitely a physically active one, as they also like to hike and swim. When time allows, she enjoys gardening and likes learning about flowers, plants, and shrubs.
Dr. Davis loves her little fur babies, too! Chocolate Chip Chipper is a little gray shih tzu that has a lot of spunk! He knows many tricks and even plays hide-and-seek with the kids! Kitty Christmas KC is a sweet gray cat with an alter ego when people come over he becomes somewhat of a guard cat! Oreo is her familys latest cat she loves to play fetch and is black with a white stripe just like an Oreo cookie.
Dr. Jim originally hails from St. Louis but moved to Ozark at a young age. He is a graduate of Ozark High School, the University of Missouri, and the UMKC School of Dentistry where he received his s as Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. After dental school, Dr. Jim practiced in a large group practice in St. Charles where he gained extensive dental experience. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and Greater Springfield Dental Society.
And now, Dr. Jim Oslica so happy to be back home. He understands the great need for dental care in Ozark and is ready to start serving the people of his hometown. When not practicing dentistry, Jim enjoys golfing, hunting, and is a huge fan of the Cardinals, Chiefs, and his Missouri Tigers.
Cindy has worked for us since 2001, but her dental career began back in 1988. She completed training in All-Star Dental Academy and Blatchford Solutions, including extensive phone training. Cindy enjoys providing great customer service, excellent patient care, helping patients change their smiles, and seeing the outcomes afterward. Outside of work, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Aaric. She also likes to spend time at the river or the lake and watching the sun rise on the beach.
Meagan started working in the dental field in 2005 and has worked in customer service for over 18 years. Dentistry has now become a passion of hers, and she loves seeing patients smile. Some of her favorite things to do outside of work are spending time with her husband and son outdoors at the lake, hiking, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. Meagan also has three dogs, Josie, Pistol, and Daisy, and she loves to spend time with them.
Karen has been with our team since 2010 and has worked in dentistry since 1984. She is an expanded functions dental assistant who is certified in inhaled sedation and CPR. Karen has completed continuing education in leadership, Invisalign, OSHA, and infection control. She loves working with the high-caliber team we have here and helping our patients achieve their oral health goals. Outside of work, Karen likes to spend time with her family, especially her two grandsons. She also loves traveling to tropical destinations with her husband as well as cooking gourmet food with him. Flower gardening and attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball games also rate high with her.
Jenna has worked in dentistry since 2015, and she joined our team in 2017. She has completed continuing education in using the iTero Digital Scanning system, CPR, Invisalign, and is certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. Jenna says that our teamwork, communication, and excellent doctors are her favorite parts of her job. Jenna enjoys spending time with her family, her husband Timmy, her daughters Nova and Vada, and her dogs Stella and Luna. In her spare time, she likes to spend time at family get-togethers, barbecuing, floating on the water, gardening, playing with the dogs, riding horses, canoeing, camping, or anything else outdoors.
Katie has worked in dentistry since 2007 and has been with us almost all that time since 2008. She has completed continuing education in using the iTero Digital Scanning system, CPR, Invisalign and is certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. The best part of her job is developing relationships with our patients and helping fearful patients love coming to the dentist. When shes not working, she enjoys running, biking, swimming, and spending family time with her husband, JD, her two sons Eli and Evan, and her dog, Kricket.
Alyssa graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2010 with a degree in dental hygiene. Since then, she has loved transforming smiles and seeing her patients improve their oral health. Alyssa has received additional training in iTero digital scanning and Invisalign, and she is certified in CPR, nitrous oxide, and local anesthesia. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her super sweet twin daughters, her new baby girl, and her husband. She also enjoys being creative by crafting, writing, reading, and volunteering at her church.
Cathy has worked in dentistry for many years and is passionate about dental hygiene. She especially loves working with our patients to accomplish the smiles they want. Cathy is also a mom of two wonderful girls and a grandma to five grandchildren. Some of Cathys passions outside of dentistry include enjoying the outdoors, going on motorcycle rides with her husband, and spending time with her family and grandkids and her church family in Republic.
Jessalyn graduated from Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, in 2013 with her CDA and Expanded Functions and has worked here since. She also has her Associates Degree in Marketing from OTC. Jessalyn has also studied under Dr. Rhys Spoor in Cosmetic dentistry and has training in Invisalign, iTero, CPR, oral sedation, and CEREC. She loves getting to know her patients and keeping up with the latest technology. In her free time, Jessalyn likes to visit Table Rock Lake with her family, being outside with her two kids, husband and their golden retriever, lab, and Frenchie.
Sally has worked here since 2017 and is continuing her education in oral sedation, CPR, Invisalign, iTero, and CEREC. She is a supporter of Missouri Conservation and loves to be outdoors. Outside of work, Sally also stays busy with her husband and two daughters on their family farm running cattle.
Adriane graduated from Ozark and then OTC Dental Assisting school in 2021. She is currently an Itero certified expanded function dental assistant and especially loves helping our patients get attractive, durable crowns. When she is not working, Adriane enjoys time with her husband Myles and daughter Hazel. Some of her favorite things to do include horseback riding and barrel racing or hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Tara has worked for us since 2009 after starting her dental career in 2008. She is certified in CPR and has completed continuing education in cosmetic with Dr. Rhys Spoor, plus courses in CEREC and iTero. The part she likes best about her job is working with our patients and watching their smile transformations. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and doing anything outdoors.