Dr. Richard Joseph, DDS, MSD
Specialist in Orthodontics
Dr. Joseph was born in Joplin and graduated from Memorial High School in 1978, serving as student body president. Dr. Joseph attended MSSU and later earned Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He completed Orthodontic Residency and earned a Masters in Dentistry from St. Louis University Medical Center in 1987. Dr. Joseph has been a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and is past president of the Southwest Missouri District Dental Society. Dr. Joseph is certified as a "Specialist in Orthodontics" by the Missouri Dental Board.
Dr. Joseph is married and has 4 children attending schools in Joplin. His family runs a charitable organization Lights of Hope - JoMo, with their handiwork on display at The Brace Place. Dr. J. is a semi-professional musician, playing with the Higher Ed Band based in Joplin. He also loves numismatics and has been a member of the Tri-State Coin Club for several years. Dr. Joseph enjoys long-distance road bicycling and enjoys regular rides on the Razorback Greenway trail.
Meet the Team
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Kailey
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Vera
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Kimber
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Brittanie
Lights of Hope JOMO.
Lights of Hope JOMO was founded by Dr. Joseph's family: spouse Vera and children Richie, Juliana, Jessica and Jenna in the summer of 2017, as a way to share their art with the community and give back. They repurpose used bottles with swirls of paint and add tiny lights, creating works of art. They are truly unique and make thoughtful gifts or just wonderful additions to any home. Lights of Hope JOMO is sponsored by The Brace Place and donates 100% of its profits to charity. As of August 2021, they have raised around $28,000 which has benefited 15 different charities and organizations in the Joplin community. To learn more about their latest charity please visit their Facebook page Lights Of Hope JoMo.