S&G FAMILY DENTISTRY, P.A. - Key Persons
Dr. Clare came by her Midwestern family values honestly. As the only girl of five and the 2nd oldest in her family, she naturally stepped into a nurturing role by helping take care of her siblings. And her family's already-close ties bound even tighter as they supported one another through their moves to 4 different cities throughout the Midwest. The family settled in Lincoln, NE by the time she was 12.
Dr. Clare came by her Midwestern family values honestly. As the only girl of five and the 2nd oldest in her family, she naturally stepped into a nurturing role by helping take care of her siblings. And her family's already-close ties bound even tighter as they supported one another through their moves to 4 different cities throughout the Midwest. The family settled in Lincoln, NE by the time she was 12.
Dr. Clare fondly reflects on those times as instrumental to building her character and instilling caregiving as a priority in her life. So, when her older brother, Frank, considered a career in dentistry, it was no surprise that she would want to commit her professional life to help others.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Clare immersed herself in student life by being involved in her sorority, Chi-Omega, and working at the UNL Health Center. During her time as an assistant, sterilization tech, and receptionist, it became abundantly clear that Dr. Clare had a future in dentistry.
As a student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of Dentistry in Lincoln, she belonged to the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). While in her 3rd year, she was chosen to present her research at the Annual ADEA Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Calling Kansas her new home has been an effortless transition for Dr. Clare with her homegrown Midwestern roots. She has immersed herself in the community by giving her time to The Children's Place of Kansas City.
Dr. Grosdidier aspired to be a dentist ever since he can remember. He grew up on a dairy farm in southeast Kansas, where he spent most of his time either working with his father and grandfather or practicing and playing sports. Although Dr. Grosdidier loved life on the farm, he knew that he wanted to become a dentist. He attended Kansas State University on a football scholarship, enjoying his ...
Dr. Matthews grew up in a small town in Southwest, Iowa. Coming from a close-knit family with strong Midwest values, Dr. Matthews learned the importance of hard work, dedication, and compassion. Growing up, he spent countless hours working manual labor jobs like roofing homes and pouring concrete, but he especially enjoyed working with his dad as they built their own home. It was through these experiences he was able to witness the impact of a hard day's work. Dr. Matthews has always been determined. He took these lessons he learned and applied them to his dream of becoming a dentist.
Dr. Matthews was introduced to dentistry at a very young age by his mother, a dental hygienist, and his father, who worked in dental equipment sales. He was always fascinated by the world of dentistry. Not only was it intellectually challenging, but the practice of dentistry allowed him to work with his hands. He realized the relationships formed through a simple dental visit by listening to the stories his parents would share and the lifelong friendships they have made through their own dental careers.
Dr. Matthews studied biology at Creighton University and was fortunate to be accepted into dental school after only three years of undergraduate studies. In 2017, Dr. Matthews graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry and began his dental career proudly serving as a Captain in the United States Army for four years. He is honored to have treated many of the men and women who serve our country.
Dr. Matthews is excited to continue his journey in Kansas City at S & G Family Dentistry, where he will continue to provide quality, conservative, and individualized care. He has been married to his wife, Terra, since 2017. They are blessed with a daughter, Madeline, and a Labrador puppy, Riley. Dr. Matthews enjoys spending time with his family, reading books to his daughter, frequenting all the dog parks in Kansas City, and of course, fishing.
Dr. Matthews is a Diplomate with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), American Dental Association (ADA), Kansas Dental Association (KDA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the Fifth District Dental Society of Kansas.
I was brought up in dentistry. My father was a dentist. I went to practice with him. I went in as a dental assistant when I was a very young girl, about fourteen years of age I started dental assisting. Then as time went on, I decided I was probably going to do medicine more than I was even dentistry. A female physician came into the office one day, and she said, "Lynne, you've got to be a dentist." I'm like, "Everybody wants to be a dentist." Then she said, "Yeah, but this is so good and you're so good with people." I was like, "Maybe I should." I went into dentistry, and it's been the best thing I ever did. I've loved it. It's been my passion all my life. I guess I was born to do it.
Dentistry has always come naturally to Dr. Lynne Schopper. As the third child in a family of five, she took advantage of the unique opportunity to spend time with her father, Dr. George F. Schopper, by helping out in his dental office. At age 14, she began working in her father's practice as an assistant, receptionist, and lab tech - wherever she could be used.
The invaluable experience she gained while working in the office through high school and community college furthered her interest in dentistry and led her to attend Creighton University, where she received an undergraduate degree in chemistry. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry, at which point she returned to the family practice, where she furthered her learning by working directly with her respected father. "He taught me the value of the work we do and to treat each person who walked into the office as a whole person with kindness, respect, and dignity." This warm and compassionate style of care stuck with Dr. Schopper and has become the core of her practice to this day.
Being a woman in the field of dentistry has allowed Dr. Schopper the opportunity to inspire young ladies in the community to pursue their professional dreams. Her graduating class contained only 14 women and 146 men! Pursuing dentistry when women in the field were considered a novelty set Dr. Schopper apart and allowed her and her father together to offer the best of both worlds to the community. She cherishes her part as a role model in the community and encourages all young women to follow their own distinctive path.
Dr. Schopper is a member of several respected organizations. Throughout the years, she has volunteered to serve on committees for organized dentistry. In 1998, she became the first female president of the Fifth District Dental Society. She has served as a delegate to the Kansas Dental Association (KDA) and remains an active member. Dr. Schopper is also an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Association for Functional Orthodontics (AAFO), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
Dr. Schopper's work and talents in the field of dentistry have gained recognition, and she's been inducted into both the prestigious International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists.
She was married to the late Frank Theisen, D.D.S., M.S., an oral surgeon and Associate Professor at UMKC School of Dentistry. Together, they have two wonderful children, Danny and Katie.
Dr. George F. Schopper's motto was "treat each person as if they are your family." Dr. Lynne Schopper invites you to experience the caring family and community atmosphere at S&G Family Dentistry.
In 1995, Dr. Addy delivered her first appliance to help relieve a patient's snoring. This proved so successful that Dr. Addy started to treat more and more patients and soon realized what a valuable option Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) was to herself and her patients. In 1998, Dr.Addy joined the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. In 2006, she became a Diplomate of the American Board ...