The Smile Zone Squad is a group of rock stars! Each squad member brings their own individual skills and personality to serve up unrivaled care for our patients. We also are well trained in balloon animal art and Disney movie theme songs Our goal is to make dentistry fun!

Dr. Hudkins graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Missouri-Kansas City. She went on to dental school, graduating in 2001. Following graduation, Dr. Hudkins practiced in a childrens clinic for four years in the Branson area. It was there that she realized her love for working with children, which compelled her to join in private practice with Dr. Brell in 2005. Just a year later, she created Smile Zone to provide a fun and friendly atmosphere that meets the dental needs of children and has developed into a second family. Dr. Hudkins, her husband, and three energetic young boys have called Springfield home for 19 years. Together, their family loves the lake, rock climbing, skiing and the ocean.

We understand that our patients cannot be rushed. Thats why we apply the Tell, Show, Do method. We explain it in terms they can understand, show the patient what we are going to do, and then we do This method is as effective as it is simple!

From the lounge, through the Safari hall, Under the Sea, past the Beach Bay, bundle up in the Arctic hall, all the way to the prizes- dont miss a beat! We want you and your family to see it all, meet the team, and experience all the ways we make dentistry fun!

Meet our Welcoming Squad at the front desk! Kick back and relax by the fish tank, enjoy your favorite flick, and let the kids be kids at the train table, at the iPad station, or in the coloring corner!