Meet the Staff at Access Dental

Here at Access Dental & Dentures, we put our patient's care and comfort at the top of the priority list. We are here to help teach and encourage proper oral care. We look forwarding to providing the best dental experience for your entire family. Our southern Missouri dentist office has FOUR locations. Take a look below to learn more about our staff and doctors!

Our staff are professionals and their goal is to make your visit as easy as possible for you. Working with are doctors are highly trained expanded function dental assistants and basic dental assistants. Expanded function dental assistants receive additional training in the areas of restorative and prosthodontic procedures which, traditionally, had been performed by a dentist. They perform these duties under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

Meet Our Dentists:

SPRINGFIELD, MO

Arrash Ahmadnia, D.D.S., General Dentistry
California State University, Fullerton, 1996-2001, BS, Biology
Univ of Southern California School of Dentistry, 2001-2005, DDS, General Dentistry

3 Children, ages 12, 11 and 7
Hobbies: Fishing, outdoors, basketball, football, baseball

SPRINGFIELD, MO

Staci Chenot, DMD
Staci Chenot was born and raised in northern California. Upon her high school graduation, she joined the Marine Corps, serving tours in both Kuwait and Iraq. After being injured while serving in Iraq Dr. Chenot was honorably discharged and began pursuing her passion of dentistry. Though she is no longer serving in the Marine Corps, her military experience can still be observed in her dedication and discipline.

Dr. Chenot was the first member of her family to graduate from college receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island. She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California.

Dr. Chenot is passionate about serving others through dentistry and has served in both Guatemala and Mexico. Dr. Chenot’s goal is providing a humanistic approach to treatment, in which the patient’s goals go hand in hand with their oral health needs. Dr. Chenot has a light-hearted personality and is friendly, funny and energetic while still serious about smiles.

In her off time Dr. Chenot enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, and her cat, Reagan. She and her husband enjoy just about all outdoor activities. They are both excited to explore their new home state of Missouri and the beautiful Ozarks. You can find Dr Chenot binging her skills and dedication to dentistry to our Springfield location.

ROLLA, MO

Dustin Kim, DMD
Dr. Kim is a Southern California native that graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine and continues to remain current on the latest advancements in dentistry. He has received advanced training in dental implants, botox, sinus lifting, CBCT, clear braces and more. He is a current member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association and American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Dr. Kim proudly served in the United States Marine corps as an infantry Marine and is a combat veteran, serving in “Iraqi Freedom”. He is a proud American that continuously takes all of the discipline, passion and heart learned as a Marine to provide humble, excellent dental care to all he comes in contact and treating everyone with the outmost respect.

Dr. Kim and his wife live locally and participate in overseas missions trips, headstart programs and any local volunteer opportunities available. On his spare time Dr. Kim enjoys weightlifting, golfing, camping, shooting, fishing, kayaking, riding a Harley, and snowboarding.

MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO

David Altman, DMD

Access Dental and Dentures would like to introduce our newest dental associate, Dr. David Altman. Dr. Altman grew up in South Florida. He was accepted into an accelerated combined 2 year Bachelor of Science /4 Year Dental Degree (D.M.D) Program at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Upon completion of dental school in 2010, he decided to further his surgical skills and was accepted to the prestigious University of Missouri – Kansas City Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship. Following graduation of the program in 2012, Dr. Altman decided to stay in Missouri and moved to Springfield to practice for the past five years. We were very pleased and excited when Dr. Altman moved to Mountain Grove mid-year to start working with us.

Currently, Dr. Altman is a member of the American Dental Association and heavily involved in the Missouri Dental Association and Southwest Missouri Dental Society. In addition to his Biology and Dental Degrees, Dr. Altman recently completed a Political Science Degree at Missouri State University! He is a lifetime learner!

Dr. Altman has a wife, Suzanne, who works as a dental assistant. He and Suzanne have been married for over two years. They had their first child in February of this year. Olivia is a beautiful girl! Dr. Altman enjoys going to the gym, watching sports, and traveling. We are pleased to have him here!

Now that you have "met" our dentists, you're ready to schedule an appointment with one of our dentist offices in southern Missouri. If you haven't been to the dentist in a while, it's time for a routine check-up to see if any changes have occurred AND to get a professional cleaning!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

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Springfield Office          Rolla Office          Osage Beach Office      Mountain Grove Office
(417) 501-1048              (573) 426-5447        (573) 348-1466                       (417) 926-1160
1701 West Sunshine      416 S. Bishop Ave.  4320 Osage Beach Pkwy       921 N. Main St.

Springfield, MO 65807   Rolla, MO 65401     Osage Beach, MO. 65065       Mountain Grove