Our staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they do, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our patients. We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. When you contact Kirksville Dental Group, you can count on recognition of your individual needs with thorough appointments. We always take the time to listen and answer any questions, because we recognize that we are not just creating smiles - we’re also building trusting relationships.

Dr. Richard D. Allinson, Dr. Richard L. Gooch, Dr. Tisha R. Kice-Briggs
Dr. Richard D. “Darren” Allinson received his DDS degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Northeast Missouri State University now Truman State University. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association and the International Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Allinson is certified in Invisalign and Perio Protect. He and his wife, Alice have three children, Samantha, Paige and Trevor and reside in Kirksville. Dr. Allinson enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time.
Dr. Richard L. “Rick” Gooch III is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degrees. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Missouri Dental Association and is active in the Missouri Primary Care Association. Dr. Gooch is certified to provide Perio Protect to his patients. He resides in Kirksville with his wife Janet and their three children, Olivia, Ethan and Andrew. Dr. Gooch enjoys hunting, skiing and flying in his spare time.
Dr. Tisha R. Kice-Briggs graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with two degrees, a bachelor of Arts in Biology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery. She is currently the President of the Northeast Dental Society, a subdivision of the Missouri Dental Association. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the International Association of Orthodontics and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kice-Briggs is certified in both Invisalign and Perio Protect. Dr. Kice-Briggs resides in Kirksville with her husband David. Her hobbies include skiing, golf, running and traveling.
Our goal is to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We do our utmost to create the cleanest and safest environment for our patients and ourselves. We want you to enjoy coming to see us and we will do everything to provide you with exceptional preventative care and personalized service. All of our dental hygienists are graduates of an accredited two year dental hygiene curriculum specializing in clinical and educational preventative care.
Danae, Dana, Jamie, Terry, Beverly, Tiffanie, and Kellie
All of our dental assistants have completed various expanded function courses which enables them to deliver the best care available. They are specially trained in the latest techniques of modern dentistry and are able to assist you with any emergencies or concerns you may have. Our assistants are excited that they have been able to help patients to improve their overall health. The smiles our team have created and maintained give extra special meaning to the efforts of our entire staff.

Michele, Christy, Kelsee, Shelly, and Jennifer
Our administrative and scheduling coordinators oversee the function and efficiency of our office. They will be assisting you with all your scheduling and accounting needs, financing options and insurance claims.
