Dr. Roth grew up in the small historic town of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The pace was slow and the community small. The town cared for each other and looked out for each other. He worked hard in school, wrestled his way to State, and always held down 2-3 jobs at a time. He learned that the path to achieving more was working harder. He was the first in his family to graduate from college in 1996 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri Columbia.
After three years as a Mechanical Engineer designing cooling towers and creating innovative land fill design, Dr. Roth realized he missed meaningful interaction with people. He had always dreamed of a career as a dentist and decided to pursue the dream. He was accepted to the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in the fall of 1999.
As a 2003 Graduate of the UMKC School of Dentistry, Dr. Roth decided to combine his knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and his passion for dentistry to pursue a career as an Orthodontist. The mechanics of using brackets and wires to move teeth into an aesthetic and functional smile was a natural transition. Dr. Roth started his post graduate work as an Orthodontic Specialist in 2005.
After 8 years of practicing exclusively Orthodontics, Dr. Roth became aware that Kansas City was under served in the area of Pediatric Dentistry. His orthodontic patients had limited choices of providers and often had long wait times or difficulty scheduling. When he saw these delays and their effect on treatment, he made the decision to return to school one last time.
In 2015 Dr. Roth completed a specialty in Pediatric Dentistry at Childrens Hospital of Colorado Denver. He now offers all of the quality and convenience that families need and want from a dental practice. Dr. Roths character is defined by hard work and by a passion to provide kids with a great start to oral health. His qualifications exceed what is required, and his experience ensures an unmatched level of care. Youve found the best pediatric dentist Overland Park and Kansas City has to offer.
We view orthodontics as an art. Each smile is unique and requires personal attention as well as a personal treatment approach. We want you to have the beautiful smile that you have dreamed of as well as achieving a functional and healthy alignment of all your teeth. Proper alignment of your bite will increase the longevity of your teeth by decreasing improper wear and tear. Proper alignment can also prevent headaches and jaw pain later in life.
Affordability is important to us. We are proud to be a specialty practice serving the Kansas City area. We offer quality and convenient pediatric dental & orthodontic treatment that saves you time and money going to multiple providers.
Seeing an Orthodontic Specialist for recommendations and treatment is an important part of growing up. Correcting alignment of teeth and the way that a childs teeth come together can affect their dental health all through life. At Starting Point Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics we recognize that putting multiple children through braces can have an impact on family finances. We are here to help you fit the cost of treatment into your personal budget. We will verify benefits and submit treatment to your insurance on your behalf.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 304 reviews
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a year ago
They are amazing, my girls love them
Sarah
a year ago
Couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Parks and his wonderful, welcoming staff. We had to first introduce our 2 year old to the dentist when she had a dental trauma. I was so nervous that the experience at such a young age would leave her hating the dentist, but they made her so comfortable and eased her into every little tool they would use. The office is perfectly set up for little and big kids...she never wants to leave! So grateful we found Parks Dentistry. Update: The name has changed but we still love coming here! My kids are genuinely excited to visit the dentist. The staff is so friendly and patient. Highly recommend!
Rod Benn
a year ago
The greatest with kids. We really like them my kids have been going to Starting point for over 10 years. Amazing staff and Doctors. Can't go wrong here.
Melissa Mills
a year ago
Another great check up. The office is so friendly and makes the experience easy and pleasant!
Kinsley Riggs
a year ago
Starting Point Dental is so friendly and welcoming, with a beautiful office and fabulous staff. They make it fun and enjoyable for my daughter. Dr. Roth is super attentive to our needs.
Jordan Claussen
a year ago
My girls love this place, they are fun and explain things perfectly so both child and adult understand! Highly recommend!
Jo L
a year ago
Staffs are so friendly
Charisse Meier
a year ago
Friendly, clean atmosphere with great staff!
Ashlee Gough
a year ago
I could not be more impressed with Dr. Roth and his staff! They are always so kind and patient with my 4 year old! If you are looking for a new dentist for your child, look no further. Dr. Roth and his staff truly care about your child.
Megan Wombolt
a year ago
Such a friendly office. My kids are happy and comfortable here.
ahkeelah chrisman
a year ago
wonderful staff!
Andrew Beisser
a year ago
Lovely staff. Facility has perfect amenities for pediatric patients.
Leah Buenneke
a year ago
They are so WONDERFUL with the kids!!
Amber Cameron
a year ago
Starting Point Dental is a wonderful practice! We moved to the area and had a terrible experience elsewhere, and were then referred to Starting Point. Both of my kids have had great experiences ever since, and actually like going to the dentist! They have a friendly and caring staff, and are always helpful with any questions or concerns we have. I highly recommend Starting Point!
Jeremy Buenneke
a year ago
If you have a child you need to bring them here best dentist in town
Anne Nikhil
a year ago
Great children's dentist! Definitely recommend them. Great with kids, great setup, and great communication with parents. Staff is great and doctors are great!
Kate Maguire
a year ago
Fantastic experience! We absolutely loved our experience! Highly recommend
Melissa Bergthold
a year ago
They are so patient and kind with my 3 year old who struggles with anxiety. They also do amazing with my wiggle worm of a 2 year old!
Jen Vogel
a year ago
They are excellent! They are quick, efficient and do an amazing job with my two littles. Highly recommend!
Rachel Renfro
a year ago
The entire staff was so friendly and patient with my toddler during his checkup! Great atmosphere, and I love all the distractions they offer to make the experience more enjoyable!
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