Dr. Hayter is originally from the Springfield area. After graduating from Branson High School, he attended the University of Arkansas to complete his Bachelor of Science degree. He received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis.
After moving home in 2015, he met his wife Raechelle Hayter, who is also a dentist in town and may be seen around the office from time to time. Together they have a beautiful daughter, Findley and a goldendoodle, Bailey. Outside of the office he enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with friends and family and keeping up with the latest movies and television shows.
Barbara joined the Sunshine Dental team in September 1988 and in addition to cleaning teeth, she particularly enjoys helping patients improve their home care. She also loves visiting with and getting to know her patients.
She and her husband have two children and a dog. In her spare time, she loves vacationing at the beach or in the mountains. She also enjoys biking and boating, as well as spending time with her family.
Megan graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield in 2004 with a certification in dental assisting, and she joined our team the same year. She has served as a clinical assistant and office administrator in our office.
Megan is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two active sons. She loves an adventure, whether its a trip to the beach or a trail to hike, and she is ready to embark upon one at a moments notice. She enjoys anything that her family loves to do, from outdoor activities to sports. Their sons keep them busy and ensure there are no dull moments.
Kati earned her Associates Degree in Dental Assisting at Ozark Technical Community College in December 2019. She has certificates in various expanded functions from OTC's program. In recent, she has joined the team here at Sunshine Dental with Dr. Hayter.
She moved to Springfield from Moberly just to attend OTC's dental assisting program as that has always been her ideal career. In her free time, she plays tennis, hangs out with friends, and enjoys time with family.
You have many choices when selecting a dental team to care for the oral health needs of you and your family. As you make this important decision, we invite you to learn what our patients say about Sunshine Dental Associates and why they have entrusted us with their familys dental needs since 1985.
In a world where corporate dentistry has become common, we remain a private practice owned and operated by Dr. Hayter. We dont practice cookie cutter dentistry. Treatment recommendations are made with your unique needs in mind.
We utilize technology that leads to more accurate diagnoses, such as digital X-ray, which enables us to identify small problems before they become big ones. That paves the way for more conservative and less costly treatment.
There are no surprises. We will tell you everything you need to know up front regarding your diagnosis and treatment options. We also will offer you a variety of options so you can choose a course of action that best meets your treatment goals.
We treat generations of families. In our view, there is no higher compliment than for our patients to refer their friends and family members to us. We have treated three generations of families in this community.