If Dr. Byars is the head of our practice, then his team members make up the heart and he couldnt ask for a better one. Everyone who works here brings years of dedicated experience to the table, as well as plenty of passion for helping patients have smooth, stress-free visits from beginning to end. Theyre always ready to answer your questions, address any concerns that arise, and greet you with a reassuring smile!
We want each patient to feel like a fully informed partner in the oral healthcare process instead of simply being along for the ride. Thats why Dr. Byars goes above and beyond to listen to each persons concerns, help them understand any challenges their dental health is facing, and create an individualized treatment plan with their full input. You deserve to always feel confident about what's to come.
When you provide the quality of dentistry that Dr. Byars has for over a decade, people start to take notice! In the past, he has been voted as a Top Dentist by 435 Magazine for three years running, and Northland Lifestyle named him Best of the Northland. These accolades come not just because of the level of dental care he provides, but the overall patient experience as well. People just cant believe how easy visiting the dentist can be when youre partnered with a doctor that treats you like a member of the family.
Were proud to be accessible to patients and families from all over Liberty and the greater Kansas City area! Our dental office is just off I35 and 152 Highway. Located within minutes of the Liberty Triangle and Liberty High School. 15 minutes north of downtown Kansas City, this community means the world to us, and were ready to help patients from all walks of life achieve their best smile without having to go far at all to do so.
Finding the right dentist is a big relief until you need more advanced care and they promptly send you off to a specialist across town. Not only do you have to spend extra time traveling, but you also must become familiar with a brand-new office environment and team on short notice. Thankfully, Dr. Byars strives to keep as many treatment options in-office as possible for your convenience and comfort. We offer start-to-finish dental implants, stunning cosmetic makeovers, and plenty more.
By offering complete dental care that utilizes the latest advancements in modern technology, Dr. Byars provides each patient with a truly comfortable experience that results in a beautiful smile. He loves developing long-lasting relationship, exceeding expectations, and helping each new arrival improve not only their confidence, but their quality of life too! If youre interested in learning more about him, just keep reading below.
Ever since he can remember, Dr. Byars has known that he wanted a career in a health-related field. After a short stint in physical therapy and some time spent working in a hospital, he discovered that dentistry was the perfect blend of patient interaction, science, and artistry. Today, he really enjoys having such a positive impact on a patients wellbeing, health, and self-esteem. It is always a rewarding experience to go through a comprehensive examination process and make recommendations that lead to excellent outcomes for the wonderful people in his care. He cant imagine having any other job!
After graduating from William Jewell College in Liberty with his undergraduate degree, Dr. Byars achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri Kansas City. He also completed a one-year residency program called The Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency that focused on advanced restorative care and implant dentistry. This state-of-the-art training makes him one of only a few general dentists in the Kansas City area who has residency training in complex restorative dental procedures.
Following his residency, Dr. Byars worked for a few years in an elementary school-based dental program called Miles of Smiles, providing portable dentistry for underserved children in Clay and Platte counties. He then established his private practice in 2007. He still takes every opportunity he can to further his dental expertise with continuing education courses, regularly exceeding the number of CE credits that are required yearly. He believes that constant learning is a professional responsibility!
Dr. Byars and his beautiful wife Lundy have two awesome kids at home named Daley and Cal. Outside of the practice, his top priority is spending quality time with loved ones. As for personal hobbies, he enjoys playing golf, running, swimming, and exercising. He and his family can often be found cheering on the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Mavericks. One of his biggest passions is to travel with friends to a different college football game every fall. So far, as of 2019, theyve been on 25 different college football trips and are still going strong!
Community involvement is also very important to Dr. Byars. He and his wife Lundy have been coaching and volunteering with the YMCA Challenger Program for 15 years now. This program, which helps children with special needs participate in athletics, has been near and dear to their hearts for a very long time.
Friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to serve, our team is dedicated to giving you the best patient experience possible. With them, you can trust that scheduling will always be easy, your time in the chair will be comfortable, and even figuring out your payment options will be stress-free. They cant wait to meet you and have you join our growing dental family, and you can start getting to know them by reading on below.
Amanda has been working in the dental field for over 27 years now, starting out as an assistant and slowly learning all the different facets of a successful practice. In fact, shes been a part of our team ever since we first opened the doors in 2007! She studied at Maple Woods Community College and has completed all levels of Dental Boot Camp. Today, what she enjoys most about her role is getting to interact with patients, as well as working for such a wonderful person like Dr. Byars.
Originally from Kearney, Elizabeth studied at Metropolitan Community College. Today, shes been a part of Dr. Byars team for over eight years. She strongly believes that our practice has the BEST patients ever, and she cherishes the connections she makes with them on a daily basis!
Paige hails from Hartford, KS originally, and her career in dentistry covers well over five years so far. What she enjoys most about her positions as one of our dedicated assistants is getting to see patients smile brightly again when theyre finished with treatment!
Chelsea lives with her boyfriend and their two dogs a Border Collie and an Aussie mix. When she isnt busy at the practice, she loves hanging out at Bar K with her friends and baking just about anything and everything!
Devi is from Portland and has been working in the dental world for well over 20 years so far. She studied dental hygiene at Sacramento City College. Today, what she likes most about her position, other than keeping smiles healthy, is meeting all of the fascinating people that come into the office. There are so many good stories to share shes even had the opportunity to work with her husband in order to share some of those stories on TV!
Veronicas career in the dental field covers two full decades and counting. She completed her education at the University of Missouri Kansas City and is certified in CPR and nitrous oxide. What she enjoys most about being a hygienist is getting to know each patient and their family on a wonderfully personal level.
Veronica actually hails from Lima, Peru originally! Today, she is happily married with four amazing pups at home. Outside of work, her favorite hobbies are hiking with the dogs and spending quality time with family and friends. Her husband always gets annoyed about this, but she also really enjoys putting ketchup on her steaks.