2040 LaQuesta Drive
Neosho, MO 64850
417-451-1566
Four States Dental Care
412 S. Hwy 71, Suite G
Pineville, MO 64856
417-223-2820
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Meet Drs. Dale Kunkel and Jennifer Matousek-Ronck
Your family dentists serving Neosho and Pineville, MO (Missouri)
As dentists, we believe that exceptional dentistry has the ability to make a difference in the lives of our patients who seek a more confident, healthy, aesthetic smile. As YOUR dentists, we look forward to working with you and having the opportunity to give you the life changing dental experience that you deserve.
Our practice philosophy is simple: we focus on you, the patient. We promise to provide the highest possible level of clinical and relational care to our patients. We will be continuous students, applying what we learn for the benefit of our patients. We are here for you, to help you establish a healthy foundation for a lifetime of happy smiles.
Dr. Kunkel
Hello, and welcome to Four States Dental Care! Since 1984, I have been practicing general dentistry, and to this day, I can still honestly say that I love what I do! I truly enjoy working with all of the wonderful people who come in and out of the practice, as well as the dedicated team for whom I am truly blessed to have working with me. I am a continuous learner, and for me, dentistry is a great way to challenge myself while also making a positive difference in another person’s life. It is an honor, and my pleasure to work with you and your family.
As a native of Corpus Christi, TX (Texas), I have been proud to call Neosho home since 1984. My wife, Diane, and I have two sons and two daughters (along with two daughter-in-laws, and one son-in-law); our son Riley and his wife Sara, our daughter Shelly and her husband Chantz, our son Matt and his wife Stacey, and our youngest daughter, Lauren. We also are proud grandparents of four young grandchildren. I enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. My wife and I live on a 238-acre ranch, where we raise commercial and registered Red Angus cattle.
Education and Internships- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, graduated with honors - University of Texas at Austin
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - Baylor College of Dentistry
- Pharmacist intern M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute
- Staff pharmacist M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute
- Part time staff pharmacist at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas
Continuing education is an important part of dentistry, and as a dentist, I am particularly committed to staying on top of the latest dental technology. By participating in continuing education courses, I am able to continue offering my patients the most sophisticated treatment options. I have completed several continuing education and certification courses, including:
- Completed CE curriculum from the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Education
- Completed CE curriculum from the MISCH International Implant Institute
- Extensive studies in oral sedation at the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Served on the DOCS faculty as an advanced cardiac life support instructor and ACLS course administrator
- Attended an ADA approved IV sedation course at the Medical College of Georgia Dental School’s Oral Surgery Department
- Received a permit for IV sedation in the state of Missouri
I have recently begun several courses at the KOIS Center in Seattle, WA and will be receiving a Master’s Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in the next couple of years. I have been a member of the Garden Company of Sandpoint Idaho since 2000, and I’ve received the Boy Scouts of America’s Wood Badge for the Adult Advanced Leadership Training Program. It’s a belief of mine that a person never stops learning, and I want to continue learning for the benefit of my wonderful patients, staff, and profession!
Memberships and Special Dental RecognitionIn addition to continuing education, I am involved in several different dental organizations, and over the years, I have received special recognition for my work as a dentist and as a member of the dental community.
- American Dental Association (ADA) - member
- Southwest Missouri Dental Society - member
- International Congress of Implantology (ICOI) - member
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) - member
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) - member
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA) - member
- Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry - awarded 1998
- Fellow of the International Congress of Implantology - awarded 2004
- Fellow of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation - awarded 2007
Dr. Matousek-Ronck
Welcome to Four States Dental Care! Since 2007, I have been practicing general dentistry in Pineville, and as your dentist, it’s my goal to help you and your family maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for generations to come. One of my favorite things about dentistry is all of the wonderful smiles that I get to share with my patients every day. I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful career, working with amazing people, and the ability to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. I look forward to working with you and your family, and I consider it an honor that you have chosen to work with me!
I am originally from Hennessey, OK (Oklahoma), and moved to the Northwestern part of Arkansas in 2006. My husband, John, and I have a wonderful family with four children, Emma, Ava, Reid and Preston. I love spending time with my family, playing with my children, and watching as they all grow and experience so many wonderful achievements each day. In my free time I enjoy almost any outdoor activity, especially hiking and biking.
EducationWhile I have been practicing dentistry since 2006, my journey toward becoming a dentist began many years before!
- Undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University
- Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, from Oklahoma State University
- Graduate, with distinction, from Oklahoma University College of Dentistry
- Served three years in research in the arthritis and immunology department for the Oklahoma Research Foundation
- Completed both Lumineers® and Invisalign® certification programs
I believe strongly in continuing education as a way to grow as a dental provider, and as a way to ensure that my patients always receive the most advanced treatments available. At Four States Dental Care, continuing education is an important part of what we do as dentists. I am currently involved with several dental organizations that offer endless opportunities to participate in continuing education courses, including:
- ADA
- ODA
- AGDA
- OAWD
In addition to my participation in continuing education, I have received several dental industry awards and special recognition for my work as a dentist.
- Certified Invisalign provider
- Diagnostics Research Award
- Jay F. Anderson Award
- William E. Brown Service Award
- International College of Dentists Leadership Award
- Outstanding Senior Student Award
