About Us
Dr. Suchman and Dr. Darnall offer exceptional dentistry services to their patients in Independence, MO, and the surrounding areas. Their experience and dedication are unparalleled. Call 816-373-3101 to meet the dentists today!
David Suchman, DDS, FAGD, FACD
Dr. David Suchman treats his patients like family, and so he gives them much more than just a dental checkup. Combining technical skill, artistry, and compassion for every appointment, Dr. Suchman gives his patients confidence in their smiles.
Thomas “Mac” Darnall, DDS
Patients immediately feel at ease with Dr. Thomas “Mac” Darnall because even though he holds the dental degree, he offers his patients control over their treatment. His patients know they are his top priority and that they have control over their dental experience.
Michelle Hendrix, DDS
Dr. Hendrix makes patient care her top priority. Her ultimate goal is to make patients feel comfortable and confident with their smiles while also achieving all of their oral health care goals. Dr. Hendrix loves working with patients of all ages, and is eager to make long-lasting relationships as a compassionate and caring provider. She is looking forward to providing dental care in the community and making a positive impact on patients’ smiles.
Meet The Team
Debbie
Hygienist
Debbie, one of our Hygienists at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office for over 23 years and in dentistry for over 40. She enjoys assisting patients with their oral health. Our patients appreciate how thorough she is. When she is not polishing teeth, Debbie can be found reading a great book or gardening.
Mary
Hygienist
Mary, one of our Hygienists at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office for over 14 years and in dentistry for over 15. She enjoys the close relationships she develops with our patients. This close bond and gentle touch are exactly what our patients expect with Mary. When she is not scaling teeth, Mary can be found vacationing with her family or reading a book.
Amber
Hygienist
Amber, one of our Hygienists at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office for over two years and in dentistry for over seven years. She enjoys assisting patients with their oral health. Our patients appreciate how thorough and gentle she is. When she is not cleaning teeth, Amber can be found shopping, crafting, or doing just about anything outside with her family.
Hunter
Hygienist
Hunter, one of our Hygienists at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office almost six months. She has worked in the dentistry field for more than three years. Hunter started as a front office specialist, moved to a Dental Assistant, and now transitioned into the Hygienist role. She loves to make a difference in each patient’s oral and overall health. When not checking pocket depths she can be found working out, hanging out with friends and family, or watching her nephew grow.
Becky
Hygienist
Becky, one of our Hygienists at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office for over four years and in dentistry for over 16 years. She is overjoyed to give a patient a gold star when they have improved their oral health, such as flossing well. These gold stars and great friendships are what our patients value most about Becky. When she is not flossing teeth, Becky can be found at various Scout meetings or adventuring outside with her children.
Natalia
Dental Assistants
Natalia, a Dental Assistant at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office for almost six months. She has been in the dentistry field for more than 20 years. She enjoys being able to take care of our patients and help them feel at ease while in her care. Our patients appreciate her compassionate hospitality. When not easing fears, Natalia can be found snapping photos of her family and friends while they all spend time together, or going to concerts and other outdoor events.
Marissa
Dental Assistant
Marissa, one of our Dental Assistants, has been with our practice almost six months and in dentistry for more than two years. Marissa enjoys being able to provide a gentle and kind touch to our patients. When not restoring teeth, Marissa can be found spending time with her husband and family or watching MasterCherf.
Moriah
Dental Assistants
Moriah, a Dental Assistant at Suchman and Darnall, has been with our office nearly six months. She has been in the dentistry field for more than three years. She enjoys being able to assist patients to smile with more confidence. Our patients appreciate her sense of humor and her kind chairside manner. When not restoring smiles, Moriah can be found watching a new Netflix series or helping her fiancé with his lawn business.
Regina
Dental Assistant
Regina, one of our Dental Assistants, has been with our practice for over five years and in dentistry for more than 10 years. Regina enjoys being able to hand a patient the mirror and show off all the treatment that has been done to improve or repair their smile. Our patients value her ability to keep them informed and help them feel at ease. When not repairing smiles, Regina can be found camping, canoeing, or spending time with her family and friends.
Debbie
Dental Assistant
Debbie, one of our Dental Assistants, has been with the practice for more than 14 years and in dentistry for over 45. She enjoys being able to develop meaningful relationships with her patients. Our patients not only look forward to seeing Debbie but being able to update her on what has been going on in their lives. When not taking X-rays, Debbie can be found spending time with all her grandchildren.
Cheryl
Office Manager
Cheryl, our Office Manager, has been a team member at Suchman and Darnall for over 35 years and in dentistry for 42 years. Several of those years were spent as a dental assistant prior to transitioning to our front desk. She enjoys the deep relationships she has developed with so many of our wonderful patients, and our patients appreciate her familiar face and charm when they are here. When not building lasting relationships with our patients, Cheryl is off to her lake house to enjoy some family time.
Breanna
Insurance Coordinator
Breanna, our Insurance Coordinator, has been a team member at Suchman and Darnall for over two years and in dentistry for nearly eight years. She enjoys being the liaison between the patients and their insurance company; this is something our patients value and finds useful. When not posting payments, Breanna can be found adventuring outside with her family.
Kathy
Patient Coordinator
Kathy, our Patient Coordinator, has been a team member at Suchman and Darnall for over a year and has been in dentistry for over 20 years. She looks forward to helping our patients and getting to know them. Our patients know that she will be there to help in any way. When not helping patients get treatment scheduled, Kathy can be found throwing dinner parties for her family and friends.
Lynn
Scheduling Coordinator
Lynn, our Scheduling Coordinator, has been a team member at Suchman and Darnall for over 15 years. She started in dentistry more than 34 years ago as a dental assistant. She transitioned to our front desk, where her welcoming personality really shines. She enjoys getting to see all our patients and hear about their lives. This is something that our patients value and have come to expect from Lynn. When Lynn is not greeting and welcoming our patients, she can be found manning her RZR with family!
Address:
Suchman & Darnall Family Dentistry
3907 S Crackerneck Rd
Independence, MO 64055
Hours:
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM