A native of Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Eric Larson was very pleased to come back to Wichita to practice dentistry in 2006. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City. Along with his studies at Rockhurst, he was involved with charity work through his fraternity and was a scholarship soccer player for Rockhurst. After Rockhurst, Dr. Larson attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While at UMKC, Dr. Larson was a member of Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity and was a finalist for a post-school placement for oral diagnosis training.
Since 2006, Dr. Larson has focused his practice to general dentistry with a considered focus on cosmetic dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Wichita District Dental Society, of which he served as a director from 2007-2010.
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Larson is very involved with Catholic charities and many other local and national charities. He is an avid golfer and still plays soccer recreationally.
Dr. Maxwell White was born and raised here in Wichita, KS. Dr. White married his high school sweetheart Lynn the summer after graduating from UMKC School of Dentistry where he was in an advanced training program and graduated at the top of his class. Dr. White and Lynn love Wichita and are so happy to be a part of the community here. They love to travel and spend time outside. Dr. White has received advanced training in implantology, oral surgery, orthodontics, sedation, and cosmetic restorative dentistry. He prides himself on caring for patients, listening to their concerns, and treating them the way that he would want to be treated. Dr. White is committed to lifelong learning, improvement, and puts an emphasis on teaching patients about prevention. He is on the board of the Wichita District Dental Society and looks forward to being a positive force for patients and people in Wichita for many years to come!
Dr. Joan Loehr has been a lifelong resident of Wichita. She graduated from Wichita State with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene followed by a Masters in Education. She was employed in private practice and at the university. Joan continued her love of dentistry, obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Science at the University of Oklahoma. For 27 years, she practiced beside her late husband, Dr. Jerry Howell, as the owners of Drs. Howell & Loehr, PA. Joan enjoys traveling, golf & theatre. She is also a regular volunteer at the Lord’s Diner, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Harry Hynes Hospice. She is an avid Wichita State athletics fan. Joan is excited to join her fellow professionals at Rock Road Dental, continuing dental care for her patient ‘family”.
Born and raised in Dodge City, Kansas, but Wichita is what she calls home. Dr. Nguyen graduated at University Missouri of Kansas City, and knew she wanted to be back in Wichita to serve her community. She is a member of the Wichita Dental District of Society. She is bilingual in English and Vietnamese. In her free time, she loves to play tennis, go on a run with her dogs and crochet. Dr. Nguyen is a self proclaimed noodle expert. She enjoys eating a variety of food but noodles are her specialities.
Dr. Richard Sandefur grew up in Rose Hill, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Biology. During his time at WSU, he was part of the track and field team running the 100m and 200m and met his wife, Katie. He and his wife both received their DDS from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, but always knew they would come back to Wichita to be near family and friends. While in dental school, he and his wife welcomed their two children into their family.
He takes pride in ensuring that his patients are as comfortable as possible and have a voice that is heard in decision-making. Dr. Sandefur is fluent in Spanish and enjoys helping patients by removing language as a barrier to dental care. In his free time, he can be found running alongside his wife while pushing kids in a stroller, studying languages, and playing board games with friends and family.
