Oral Cancer Screening
What Can I Expect During the Exam?
At Associates of Dental Arts, we include an oral cancer screening as part of your regular exam. If we identify a problem, we may take a biopsy or refer you to a specialist for further analysis. Remember, early detection saves lives.
How Will I Be treated?
Depending on the disease present, we will customize a treatment plan to maximize results. We will educate you on the diagnoses and the recommended treatment plan so you feel comfortable deciding what treatment is right for you.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. DDS
Dentist
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. initially discovered his love for dentistry while serving in the United States Air Force as a dental laboratory technician. Following his honorable discharge in 1995, he made the decision to become a dentist. He graduated with honors from Southwest Missouri State University, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry, and was quickly accepted to the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He received his DDS in 2005, graduating with honors. That same year, Dr. Kivett also served ...
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Great American Smokeout Day: Quit and Smile
At Associates of Dental Arts in Joplin, we care about our patient’s health. That is why we encourage all of our patients that smoke to quit if at all possible. We know it is hard but we also know you can do it. This coming Thursday is the Great American Smokeout Day and on this day smokers everywhere are supposed to quit smoking for at least 24 hours. But why not go all the way and make it the first day you kick the habit for good. Let’s look at ...
