Practice Mission

A warm welcome from our office to you and your Family.

Ours is a people oriented dental practice, so we look forward to knowing you-as friends as well as patients. Our team is dedicated to meeting your needs and helping you receive the high level of care you desire and deserve. They are all highly trained to provide you the finest in personalized and comfortable care. From providing you a blanket, a special neck pillow, a movie or working to help fit your care within your budget, they are dedicated to exceeding your expectations.

Our office provides a full range of dental treatments, including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic-dentistry.

We've prepared this website to help explain our services and policies. But please remember we're always available with more information. Whenever you have a question or concern, just ask. That's why we're here.

Our Team

Gregory S. Kraner, D.D.S.

Education

• Graduate - University of Missouri - Columbia
• Graduate - University of Missouri - K.C. School of Dentistry
• Residency - One year general practice program (Barnes Jewish Hospital)

Memberships

• St. Louis Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Special Memberships

• Crown Council - An elite association of dedicated, leading edge dental teams across North America & Canada. Only one dentist in every three hundred has qualified to be a member of the Crown Council.

Areas of Interest

• Children's dentistry and Cosmetic dentistry

Dr. Kraner is married to Sandy, and together they have two children, Becky & Matt. Dr. Kraner's hobbies are running and swimming.

Barry J. Yusman, D.D.S.

Education

• University of Missouri - Columbia
• University of Missouri - K.C. School of Dentistry

Memberships

• St. Louis Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• American Dental Association

Areas of Interest

• Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

Dr. Yusman is married to Stephanie, who is a teacher in the Francis Howell School District. They have two children together, Scott and Lisa. Dr. Yusman has a great interest in high school wrestling and enjoys traveling.

First Visit Information

On your first visit, we'll get acquainted and learn the condition of your oral health. The most valuable service we can provide for you at this time is to thoroughly review you dental history.

While no one likes filling out forms, our Health Questionnaire is extremely important. It helps us to help you the best way we can. So that's our first step.

Then we'll perform a preliminary examination to help assess your needs and explain our recommendations for restoring your mouth to optimal health. This is one of the best times for you to ask questions. and tell us if you have any hesitancies.

Payment Policy

After your complete exam a "game plan" will be developed to best treat your needs. You are a very important player in this decision. You will receive a written estimate and our administrative team will then be happy to help you choose from several payment options.

Community Involvement

Dr. Kraner and Dr. Yusman are invloved with the Smiles For Life to Make Children Smile

People everywhere have the desire to give. They do so to help friends, neighbors and even strangers. They donate to causes everyday and never expect to get anything in return.

It’s not often that these people get the chance to help others while helping themselves. But from February 1st through May 31st, local dentists Dr. Greg Kraner and Dr. Barry Yusman are presenting everyone with a unique opportunity to have their teeth whitened while donating the entire cost of the procedure to children’s charities.

As a member of an organization of leading edge dentists called the Crown Council, the doctors are participating in the 2002 Smiles For Life Campaign to raise money for children with serious health conditions and learning disabilities.

The Crown Council is an alliance of dentists from throughout the United States and Canada that pride themselves on providing superior dental care and active community involvement. Since 1998, the Crown Council’s Smile For Life Foundation has donated nearly $20 million dollars to over 100 children’s charities across North America.

Through a unique partnership with legendary entertainer Garth Brooks and his Teammates For Kids Foundation, Smiles For Life is able to guarantee that all of the money raised by Crown Council members like Dr. Kraner and Yusman go to the children’s charities in this community and communities across North America. Together they are making a difference and giving children the gift of smile.

“Dentists and their office teams do everything for free, the people at Discus Dental donate all of the supplies, and the kids get 100% of the money, “ explains Greg Anderson, Director of the Crown Council. “Best of all, children get a reason to smile. Everyone involved benefits.”

Dr. Kraner emphasizes how simple the process is: “The teeth whitening procedure is painless and only requires a few minutes in the office to complete. Those minutes that you spend in the chair can help touch a child’s life forever.”

“I’m ready and my team is ready to whiten people’s teeth for a great cause, “ Dr. Kraner continues, “and I’m excited about meeting people who want to help children.”

To whiten your teeth and brighten the life of a child, contact Dr. Kraner and schedule an appointment before the end of May.