Meet the Dental Corner Team

Dr. Alex Motaref

Doctor of Dental Medicine – DMD,

Dr. Alex Motaref completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and finished his degree at the University of Pennsylvania at the School of Dental Medicine. He then attended a General Practice Residency at Denver General Hospital.

With over 30 years at his practice, Dr. Motaref enjoys the art and science of dentistry. He feels it’s an exciting time to be practicing in this era of significant innovations in dental materials and technology. He frequently attends continuing education classes to improve his knowledge and skills in the general practice of dentistry.

Dr. Motaref is married and loves spending time with family and friends, going to movies, swimming, traveling and reading up on dental topics. dental topics.

Dr. Mona Barber

Doctor of Dental Surgery – DDS

Dr. Mona Barber is a Kansas native and graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2007. She is experienced in the full scope of general dentistry and has a particular interest in preventative care and comprehensive dentistry. She moved to California in 2007 and loved living in San Diego, family is what brought her back to Kansas City. After many years of trying to convince her husband to move back to Kansas, she won the battle. Her husband is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. You can only imagine their dinner conversations. They love teeth!

She enjoys keeping up to date on better ways to care for the dental health of her patients. She enjoys treating entire families and encourages parents to get their children comfortable with routine dental exams at a young age. Her caring and gentle demeanor has won over many nervous patients both young and old.

Dr. Barber is also a mother of two young children and she understands the demands on your time and can usually accommodate patients on short notice.

She loves to travel and her favorite activity is spending time with her family.

Sheri T.

Office Manager

Sheri has been the office manager at Dental Corner for 19 years. She handles all of the front office duties including reception, payroll, scheduling, insurance filing and accounts receivable.

Sheri’s patients say she is dependable and always willing to listen. She enjoys the contact she is able to have with her patients and helping to get their problems solved.

Sheri lives in Raymore, Missouri, is married and has three children, two of whom work with her at Dental Corner as dental assistants..

Danielle T.

Dental Assistant

Danielle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology. She has been with Dental Corner for 18 years, and her duties include handling phones and assisting the doctor with x-rays and a variety of other procedures.

Her patients say she is very laid back and puts them right at ease by joking or singing along with the radio. She says she is also a little bit of a proud dork. What she enjoys most about her work is that there is always something different with every patient’s case.

Danielle is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and their three dogs and two cats.

Lauren L.

Dental Assistant

Lauren fell in love with Dental Corner ten years ago and has been here ever since. She is also pursuing a college education while working as a dental assistant. Her duties include chairside assistance, record keeping, patient services, taking x-rays and sterilization.

She loves creating a comfortable and enjoyable environment for her patients and assisting them on the road to better oral health. Her patients say she is knowledgeable, friendly and comforting and is able to keep a fun atmosphere with excellent service.

Lauren lives in Belton, Missouri with her husband and two daughters.

Kim Romero

Dental Assistant

Jobeth

Dental Hygienist