With honesty and integrity, our dental team collaborates with patients to create treatment recommendations that reflect the patients needs, goals, and values. We are committed to delivering the exceptional dentistry, as demonstrated by the time we dedicate to our patients, the quality of team members we employ, and our reputation in this community.

We continually grow and learn in order to provide the finest, most esthetic, and most definitive care dentistry has to offer. Our office is professional and inviting, utilizing warm materials and a mid-century design. We strive to create positive, fun, and compassionate visits for our patients.

He takes a collaborative approach to dentistry, working to get to know you and your concerns to create a customized treatment plan that achieves your goals, while respecting your needs and your budget. Through his passion for continuing education, Dr. Mace stays current with dental techniques and technology. A passion for learning and delivering exceptional care allows Dr. Mace to consistently deliver comprehensive dental therapies designed to optimize oral health and enhance your smile. He has had extensive training in and very much enjoys restorative, implant, and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Mace graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1999 after being chosen by his faculty to receive the Senior Student Award for having demonstrated the greatest interest, knowledge, and proficiency in general dentistry during his senior year. He was also chosen by his faculty to receive the Dentsply Merit Award for having completed with distinction the undergraduate studies of removable denture prosthodontics. His knowledge and skill in dentistry through the years has expanded through countless hours of continuing education and study club involvement.

He and his wife Jill chose to live in Washington because of its strong sense of family values, great schools, and outstanding medical care, knowing it would provide a wonderful place to live and raise their children. His practice opened in 2000, and he has enjoyed providing general, cosmetic and implant dental services to the residents of Washington ever since. He considers the relationships he builds with his patients and their families one of the best parts of his career.

Dr. Mace believes that dentists have a responsibility to further their education throughout their careers. Because dentistry is continually changing, Dr. Mace feels dental professionals must stay current with new techniques, materials, and technologies in order to provide their patients with the best of modern dentistry. Dr. Mace takes 50 to 70 hours of continuing education

courses each year, far exceeding the 25 hours per year required by the Missouri Dental Board. To further his knowledge and hone his skills, Dr. Mace has taken courses on occlusion, TMJ diagnosis, and appliance therapy at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study and at the Tanner-Mahan Foundation. He has completed the Schuster Center for Professional Developments

management program, has taken numerous courses at the renowned Kois Center, and is currently working towards his fellowship in implant dentistry at the Misch International Implant Institute. Dr. Mace was a member of the Gateway chapter of the Seattle Study Club for nearly 15 years, which allowed him to learn from some of the top dentists and dental specialists in the world.

Dr. Mace is a member or former member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, Gateway Study Club (a chapter of The Seattle Study Club), Schuster-Dawson Study Club, and Off-Center Study Club. He is a past restorative advisor for the Gateway Study Club and is the recipient of the Henry Tanner Memorial Scholarship for continuing education.

Dr. Mace, his wife Jill, and their two sons value the intimacy and family values of Washington, yet they appreciate the growth the area is experiencing and the proximity to the social and professional amenities of St. Louis.

When not treating patients or attending continuing education courses, Dr. Mace gives generously to his community. He has served on the board of directors of the Franklin County Area United Way and was awarded the Crider Center Heroes of Mental Health award for his work developing the Franklin County Dental Network. This organization is a non-profit group of dentists and agencies that have partnered with the Franklin County Area United Way to provide dental services to area residents who are economically, physically, and/or mentally disadvantaged.

In January of 2014, Dr. Mace was one of three dentists chosen from the St. Louis area to form a team and compete in the World Team Treatment Planning Championships in Scottsdale, Arizona. Along with an orthodontist and periodontist, they three spent a week competing with, interacting with and learning from some of the top dental clinicians in the world.

Our team consists of an outstanding group of individuals, many of whom have been with the practice for many years. Dr. Mace believes in hiring great people and treating them with respect, which gives our office an upbeat, positive vibe that is patient-focused.

Being the daughter of a dentist, Angel has been in the dental field from a young age. She received an associates degree from ECC as a Certified Dental Assistant in 1984, attended UMKC as a pre-dental student, and was accepted into Lincoln University. She chose to get married instead of attending dental school, and has worked as an assistant for multiple dental specialists during her career. She is a past instructor at ECC in their dental assistant program. Angel and her husband Jeff enjoy traveling and spending time with their four sons, two daughters-in-law, and their grandson.

Tammy joined our team in 2019, and is thrilled to be working in the Washington area again. She has over 30 years of office experience, 26 of which have been in Human Resources and Payroll. She was born and raised in Dutzow, but now lives in Washington with her husband Keith. She has two adult daughters and is enjoying seeing her family grow.

Sheri began in the medical field in 1971 and became a member of our team in 2002. She has deep roots in Franklin County and enjoys riding horses and spending time with her grandchildren when shes not assisting our patients.

Jill graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. She married Dr. Mace in 2000, and they chose to make Washington their home. A lover of running, boating, and of course, cheese, she and Dr. Mace enjoy spending time with their two teenage sons and attempting to keep up with their many activities.

In addition to receiving her degree in dental hygiene from Missouri Southern State College, Patty is also a graduate of the Schuster Center for Professional Development where she studied a variety of subjects. Her OSHA and CPR training is current, and she continually exceeds her annual continuing education requirements. Patty holds certificates in sedation and infiltration and block anesthesia. She is a life-long member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Greater St. Louis Dental Hygiene Association. She is also a member of the St. Johns Mercy Womens Auxiliary. Patty and her husband, Rick, have two children: one is employed as a pharmacist by Walgreens and the other is in college. She enjoys the outdoors and time with her family.

Doris graduated from Dental Hygiene in 1990. She has been a part of the Mace team since 2001. She is a member of the Greater St. Louis Dental Hygiene Association and completes 45 plus hours of continuing education a year. She has advanced training and certification to administer local anesthetics, sedation, and educating patients in dental health. To add she has studied OSHA Compliance Management Systems to assure staff and patient safety. Doris takes pride in not only the health of patients but in herself. She enjoys running, biking, swimming, being with friends and traveling. But most of all she loves her two daughters Abby and Emmy!

I am from Washington and attended St. Francis Borgia Regional High School. From there I went on to Missouri College to receive my dental assisting degree and have been in the dental field since 2007. I enjoy spending time with my husband, Travis, as well as family and friends. I love playing volleyball, boating, skiing, and most of all, my dog Reggie!

Rachel lives in Hermann with her husband, Tim. She has been a certified dental assistant since 2011. She attended St. Louis Community College and went on to complete her dental assisting degree at Missouri College. She enjoys playing softball, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.