We'll give you a smile you'll be proud to show off!Dr. Houston C. Ker opened Northside Dental Clinic in 1978. His focus was to provide quality, affordable dental care and it remains the same today. We have 4 dentists that work at this location as well as 2 registered dental hygienists, 6 certified dental assistants (all with expanded functions training), 3 full-time lab techs and 5 office staff members (who are also cross-trained assistants with expanded functions).Dr. Ker opened this location in 1996 to offer the same quality, affordable dental care to Springfield's south-side residents, as well as many people from Nixa, Ozark and even Branson. This location has a full time dentist, 1 registered dental hygienist, 2 certified dental assistants (with expanded functions training) and 1 full time office staff member.