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March 6th is National Dentists Day here in the U.S., and to celebrate we wanted to share a little bit about our very own Dr. Atchison. While he’s passionate about providing care to his patients in northeast Kansas, there’s much more to him than just what you see around the office.

When he’s outside of work, Dr. Atchison enjoys adventures with his wife and their young son. Their family also includes two dogs: a chiweenie named Tito and a bully mix named Jessie.

One surprising fact about Dr. Atchison? He didn’t see the dentist for the first time until he was 17. While he’d known he’d likely pursue a career in healthcare from an early age, that experience of prioritizing his oral health as a teenager helped foster his interest in dentistry.

While he loves being a dentist for many reasons, the best part of the job for Dr. Atchison is seeing his patients experience relief or joy as a result of his work. Sometimes that looks like resolving a painful issue for a patient. Other times, it’s seeing a patient satisfied with their smile in a way they’ve never been before.

His favorite procedures to perform are often the ones that create the business reactions from patients, as well. “I enjoy it all, but I get really excited about crown and bridge work, and dental implants.”

Dr. Atchison’s enthusiasm for dentistry is driven by the people he gets to treat each day. “You meet people from all walks of life, and everyone has their own story to share,” he said when asked about what makes his job interesting. A native of Northeast Missouri (outside of St. Louis), Dr. Atchison loves serving a similar Midwestern community in his Edwardsville, KS dentist office. “The people are so nice. Everyone is down to earth and so caring.”

For those considering a career in the dentistry field, Dr. Atchison had this to say: “It’s an extremely hard journey, but it is so rewarding – so don’t give up. It’s worth all the hard work and sacrifice.”
We’re glad he stuck with the challenges of undergraduate school, a dental doctorate program, and residency. Kaw Valley Family Dental would not be what it is without Dr. Atchison.

If you’re interested in becoming a patient of Dr. Atchison’s, please contact our family dentistry office today!

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