Yellow House Dental and Implant Center is the new name of Kurt Loveless DDS. Our story started over 30 years ago when Dr. Loveless started this practice. He has spent those years creating something wonderful - an incredible practice with three excellent doctors, a stellar team of administrative and clinical staff, the most up-to-date technology and techniques, and a heart to change our patients lives.
Dr. Loveless has stayed in Lubbock for his entire career and has a passion for the people of this community. He is constantly learning and serves on multiple boards and committees, striving to make sure the dental profession moves forward in excellence. His commitment and dedication to his patients is unparalleled. Dr. Ricks is new to the community but brings a freshness, energy, and eagerness to grow that compliments his skills and knowledge perfectly. He is devoted to the pursuit of creating new relationships and establishing his reputation as an excellent dentist in our city.
Our staff operates out of the belief that we can change the world, one patient at a time. We are committed to striving for excellence in everything that we do, valuing you as a person with emotions and needs beyond your teeth, treating you as if you were a member of our family, always telling you the truth about the best options for you as an individual, and investing in the best so that we can give our best to you.
In the clinic, our Dental Assistants are a support system, not only for our doctors but for our patients as well. They will walk with you every step of the way, working with you and your doctor to make sure you are comfortable and relaxed with someone always in your corner.
While education is something we value throughout theentirety of our practice, we consider our hygienists to be the main educators here. Not only will they give you an incredible cleaning and leave you feeling healthy, but they are also one of your best resources for questions and tips about the optimal way to care for your teeth. They help you stay a step ahead to give you your best chance at preventing more serious issues. No question is too small or silly for these ladies and every patient is a friend.
Outside of the clinic, our administrative team is your personal welcoming committee. They are here to facilitate answers to your questions, get you scheduled, coordinate with your medical doctors, help make you comfortable and help all of us get to know you. They work hard to coordinate your dental benefits, guide you through the complicated web that is dental insurance and empower you to make decisions not only for your finances, but also for your health.
Dr. Kurt Loveless attained his undergraduate degree in microbiology from Texas Tech University in 1978 and his DDS from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 1983. Dr. Loveless completed his General Practice Residency at Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, Texas in 1984 and has since been practicing dentistry in Lubbock, Texas. Dedicated to providing his patients with the most up-to-date quality care, he has completed over 1500 hours of postgraduate education. Among the extensive training and education Dr. Loveless has received, his patients have greatly benefited from his numerous courses in dental implants, full mouth restorative and esthetic treatments for procedures such as veneers and bonding.
As the former Chairman of the Board for the Texas Dental Association (TDA) Smiles Foundation, Dr. Loveless works with a large team of volunteers to serve the community by offering dental care to individuals with no other means of attaining treatment. His active involvement in the TDAs charitable mission projects has taken him across the state as he donates his time and expertise for many Texas Mission of Mercy events. He is an active member of both the Society for the preservation of Oral Health. He is a member of the Pankey Alumni Association, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the American Dental Association (ADA). He has received the Texas Dental Association Service Recognition Award in 2006 and 2010 and the Texas Dental Association Presidents Award in 2012.
Dr. Ricks attended Brigham Young University Idaho where he completed Bachelors in Health Sciences emphasizing in Public Health in 2007. He completed his DDS training at Marquette University School of Dentistry in May 2013. Dr. Ricks is committed to improving his knowledge of dentistry and patient care to provide high-quality, precise dental treatment to the patients in the practice.
Dr. Ricks and his wife Christin have 4 children and are originally from small farming communities in Southeastern Idaho. They enjoy biking, swimming, camping, watching movies, sports, and being active in their local church. They are excited to make Lubbock their home and look forward to becoming a part of the community.