About Our Office
Welcome to ADC Dental Group! We’re so glad that you want to get to know us better, and our team looks forward to learning more about you and your family as well. We are proud to offer convenient care to patients in and around Joplin, as our office is open on Fridays, and we accept dental emergencies as well. To learn more about our office, team, or the services we provide, we recommend sending us a message through our contact form or giving us a call during office hours, and our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you!
Contact Us
Office Amenities
Our practice was designed with the intention of providing patients with the most serene dental experience possible. Our goal is to create an environment that feels less like a traditional dental office and more like a home! Some of our amenities include:
- Complimentary Refreshments
- Private Treatment Rooms
- Cozy Blankets
- Headphones
- Sunglasses
- TVs with Netflix Access
State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
At ADC Dental Group, we continually invest in modern technology to not only improve our care but make our services more comfortable for our patients.
- Air Abrasion uses a powerful stream of air to remove tooth decay without the friction or sound of a traditional dental drill.
- Digital X-Rays are faster to take, have higher image quality, and do not emit nearly as much radiation as traditional X-rays.
- 3D & Panoramic X-Rays offer our team a 360° view of the patient’s teeth and jaw, which helps with things like placing dental implants and creating orthodontic treatment plans.
- iTero™ Intraoral Scanners are used to create high-quality digital impressions of a patient’s teeth – no messy dental putty required!
- Smile Preview Software can help patients get a better idea of what their smiles will look like after their restorative or cosmetic treatment is complete.
- Soft-Tissue Laser Therapy is a highly accurate method for treating gum disease. Laser technology helps preserve soft tissue and bone, which promotes healing.
Meet The Team
John C. Durling
DDS
Dr. John C. Durling II was born and raised in Fort Scott, Kansas. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and is a member of the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society. Upon earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1996, he practiced in Fort Scott and Pittsburg through 1999. Dr. Durling joined this practice in December of 1999 and purchased it in 2001, where it then became known as Dr. John Durling and Associates.
Dr. Durling believes in collaborating with his patients so he can better address their individual dental needs.
“By taking the time to listen to my patients, I can address their wants and needs, as well as offer information and an opportunity for them to receive the best dentistry available.”
“I am thankful to be a part of this dental group. Our staff and partners are very supportive and are an integral part of the success of the practice. I am also blessed to have a wonderful wife, Sherri, who encourages me and supports my efforts to be the best dentist possible. My sons, Jaden, Grant, and Levi, are also an important source of inspiration.”
“I can’t believe it’s been almost twenty years. I look forward to serving the Joplin community for many more years to come.”
Stuart Dexter
DDS
Dr. Stuart Dexter is a prosthodontist with over 30 years of clinical experience in advanced restorative and surgical prosthodontics. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 1987, followed by a general practice residency and a prosthodontics residency at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City from 1987-1990. He went on to complete a fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics at the renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston from 1990-91, with a focus on complex post-oncologic and maxillofacial rehabilitation.
From 1991 to 1993, Dr. Dexter worked with the Ontario Health and Welfare program in Canada, providing care to underserved populations in remote communities throughout northwest Ontario. He returned to Kansas City, where he taught as a professor of prosthodontics at the UMKC School of Dentistry and treated patients in faculty practice before opening his private practice in Prairie Village in 2000. He continues to mentor residents at the Truman Medical Center, where he serves as an attending prosthodontist, gives yearly lectures at the dental school, and presents frequently at study clubs and dental meetings.
Dr. Dexter has also provided monthly care at Advanced Dental Care in Joplin, Missouri, for over 15 years. His longstanding relationship at this office allows for the delivery of complex prosthodontic care to the southwest Missouri area.
Known for his calm demeanor, meticulous attention to detail, and patient-focused approach, Dr. Dexter prioritizes function, longevity, and esthetics in every case. He works closely with referring dentists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients requiring full-mouth rehabilitation, implant-supported restorations, post-oncology prosthetics, and other complex restorative solutions.
In his life outside the clinic, Dr. Dexter enjoys woodworking, playing guitar, scuba diving, and spending time with his wife and children. He is also an advocate for environmental causes and strives to bring the same craftsmanship and thoughtfulness to his personal pursuits as he does to his work in prosthodontics.
Caitie
Hygienist
Kristi
Hygienist
