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The Dentists

Meet The Dentists Near You in St. Joseph

Choosing experienced, caring dentists for your dental care should be taken seriously. We want you to know that we understand that. You’ll find that our office does things differently than most other dental practices. Choose a dental care team near you that approaches their relationship with you differently than most other dentists might. It doesn’t mean we think we’re better. It means we know we are different. Our Dentists and team focus on you as a person and your dental health needs. We take the time to get to know you.

Connecting with people is another way we are unique. We fully appreciate that you have a choice of dental care providers. Our dentists intend to do more than care for your teeth. We believe we care for you as a person as well. We hope you feel good about your interactions with our team members. Living in St. Joseph and providing our community with this type of relationship as a dentist is essential to our overall mission in life.

As leaders, we are incredibly proud of our team and invite you to learn more about them.

We look forward to meeting you and caring for you, your family, and the friends you refer to us.

Dr. Susan Charles


Dr. Susan Charles was born and raised in Kansas City. She worked for her father, Dr. Jerome Holtzman, a general dentist who practiced in Prairie Village, Kansas, for over 50 years.

During this time, she obtained her BA in art history from UMKC but enjoyed working with her father so much that she realized the dental field was where she wanted to be. She graduated from UMKC school of dentistry in 2008. Afterward, she worked as an advanced fellow in the special patient care center at the dental school, where much of the practice concentrated on treating oncology, transplant, and special needs patients.

Dr. Charles is married to Jim. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, growing African violets, working on their home, taking cooking classes, and competitively showing her Persian cats in CFA. She and Jim also enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and visiting local art museums.

Dr. Gerard Guimond


Dentists are trained to be oral health specialists, possessing the knowledge and skills to prevent, maintain, and restore various oral conditions. However, a great dentist is more than that. Dr. Guimond is proud to embody a philosophy of patient-centered care. Patient satisfaction drives him to strive for excellence and meaningful relationships as a clinician. He achieves this through listening and understanding, as well as educating patients to allow them to make the best-informed decisions about their care.

Dr. Guimond is originally from Upstate New York, and his dental journey took him to Omaha, Nebraska, where he graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2020. There, he met his wife, Kaitlyn, and has enjoyed getting to know the Midwest over the last decade. Together, they have a daughter, Macy, and a son, AJ, who keep them on their toes. He enjoys exploring new places, trying new recipes and restaurants, golfing, and visiting family as often as possible.

He has enjoyed participating in the Apple Blossom Parade, Parties on the Parkway, and the St. Joe PRC charity golf tournament. As he becomes more established in the community, he looks forward to finding opportunities to use his knowledge and experience to give back.