Since 1975
and Sleep Apnea
Waters Davidson
Family Dentistry
Our Services
Advanced Treatments
& Specialized Care
Our Doctors
Nevin Waters, DDS
Dr. Waters founded the practice in 1975 with the goal of treating each patient as he would a family member. From a child’s first dental experience to adults maintaining optimal dental health, Dr. Waters combines extensive experience with compassionate care.
His professional affiliations include active membership in the American Dental Association and past presidency of the Kansas Dental Association. He is also a member of the UMKC Dental Alumni Association, where he was honored as Alumni of the Year, and a founder and board member of the Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. Additionally, he served as a board member and dental director for the Health Partnership Medical Clinic of Johnson County.
Dr. Waters’ dedication to public health and service was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fifth District Dental Society.
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Provided dental treatments and hygiene services for students at the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) in collaboration with Johnson County Community College Dental Hygiene Program students from 1976 to 1978.
- Delivered sealant treatments to 500 students in the Olathe School District through a grant from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund.
- Performed root canal fillings, anterior crowns, full dentures, fillings, and prophylaxis for 120 patients over four days under a Federal Government program authorizing dental care for adults living with children on Medicaid.
- Assisted with dental extractions as part of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics’ “KC Care” event at Bartle Hall in 2015.
- Appointed Dental Director by the Health Partnership Clinic in Olathe in 2002, overseeing operations at its location at 407 Clairborne in Olathe, KS.
- Founded a company employing dentists, registered dental hygienists (RDHs), and dental assistants to provide mobile dental care for Medicaid-eligible children in schools. As of February 2024, the program has treated 184,361 children who would otherwise go without dental care.
- Served for many years as Chairman of the Board for Kansas’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program, now known as the Dental Lifeline Network, which continues to provide free dental care for indigent and elderly adults, as well as veterans. The program has delivered $15.5 million in free dental care to 4,273 patients.
- Regular participant in the Kansas Mission of Mercy dental outreach events.
- Supported Team Smile programs in collaboration with the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs, and Sporting KC.
- Volunteered with Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet (KCMC), established by the Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation, to support community dental care needs.
- Supervised RDHs under the Extended Care Permit (ECP) program initiated by the Kansas Dental Board in May 2014.
- Organized mission trips beginning in 1976 to Tochimilzco, Puebla, Mexico with Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe, KS, to build a medical clinic with a dental office. The clinic now features a five-room medical facility, a three-chair dental clinic, volunteer dormitories, a kitchen, a dining hall, four flush toilets, three showers, and a pharmacy. Today, the clinic operates with a doctor three days a week, a dentist seeing patients four to five days a month, and dental students from Puebla, Mexico, volunteering in the village.
Lindsay Davidson, DDS
In 2003, Dr. Davidson joined her father, Dr. Waters, in practice. She enjoys working alongside him to provide exceptional dental care for adults, children, and grandchildren.
A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Dr. Davidson is committed to professional growth, regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars. She has received advanced training in sleep-related breathing disorders and craniofacial pain, as well as completed classes at the prestigious Pankey Institute.
Dr. Davidson is an active member of the American Dental Association and Kansas Dental Association. She also volunteers with the Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and has participated in medical and dental mission trips to Tochimizolco, Mexico.
Awards & Accomplishments:
- AADSM Diplomate of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Sleep and TMJ miniresidencies with TMJ and Sleep Centre
- Dentist of the Year
- Clear aligner provider for 20 years
- Myobrace provider
- Cancer survivor
- Mother of 2
Allison Manz, DDS
Passionate about life-long learning, she regularly attends continuing education courses and incorporates ethical, evidence-based research into her daily practice. Dr. Manz is committed to providing the highest standard of care, offering patients a variety of treatment options and empowering them to make informed decisions.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Manz enjoys trail riding with her horse, Ruby, as well as acrylic and watercolor painting. A devoted wife and mother, she treasures quality time with her husband, Mitch, their three young children, and their fluffy Maine Coon cat, Lily.
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Engel Institute trained in implant surgery.
- CE courses for oral ties/frenectomy release as well as dental lasers.
Meet the Team
Lauren Lee
Dental Hygienist
Lauren Lee
My passion for dental hygiene was ignited when I was only 7 years old! Years later, I feel truly blessed that I not only love my profession but that I have worked with a fantastic and caring team alongside Dr. Davidson and Dr. Waters since 2003!
Throughout my career, beginning in 2001, I have consistently pushed myself to provide every patient with the best dental hygiene care possible. I have two amazing children, Michael and Ava, and during the summer, we love to go to the beach in Destin, Florida!
I truly do enjoy building and maintaining long-term relationships with all my patients and am especially thankful to work in a genuine, family-owned dental office.
Sarah Young
Dental Hygienist
Sarah Young
Hi there! I have been a hygienist since 2013. I love helping patients not only achieve a healthier smile but also helping make the connection between their sleep and overall oral health.
My husband, Jake, works for the Olathe Fire Department. We have two boys, Aiden, who was diagnosed with autism, and Connor. I enjoy spending time with our family doing anything outdoors and staying active as a former health and fitness coach. I love seeing patients of all ages and hope to see you at the office soon!
Tonya Vaughn
Dental Hygienist
Tonya Vaughn
Katelyn Reilly
Team Leader
Katelyn Reilly
Hello! I have been a part of the Waters Davidson family since 2017. I love learning everything about dentistry and thoroughly enjoy interacting with our wonderful patients.
I am passionate about music (especially 80s music) and enjoy reading and baking in my free time! I am married to my best friend, Quinn, and we have two beautiful daughters, Maggie and Charlie. I look forward to meeting you and helping you navigate your dental journey.
Denise Thole
Hygiene Coordinator
Denise Thole
Hello – I have been working in dentistry for about 40 years. I have worked as a dental assistant for 36 of those years and have been working with Dr. Waters and Dr. Davidson since 2010.I love spending time with my 3 kids and have recently become a Mimi (grandma) for the first time! When I am not spoiling Harlan, I enjoy biking and playing disc golf.
Jani Findley
Treatment Coordinator
Jani Findley
I have been working in dentistry for over 30 years, 9 of which have been with the Waters Davidson team. My very first experience with Dr. Waters was long before that when I came to him as a new patient in pain and he treated me as if I were family. That is why I love here that we value the importance of treating our patients as if they are all family as well. We also help our patients with other dental needs and that is where Dr. Davidson shines in her desire for training and up to date technology. She loves to help our patients to be the very healthiest they can be.
My passion outside the office is my family. My husband, son daughter-in-law and 4 grandsons enrich my life every day. Along with them, our whole brood comes to a total of 28 which makes for a lot of chaotic fun at all our family gatherings! We all love to watch any sport but our Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks we try to never miss! Fun sports fact: My Dad played basketball for the legendary Phog Allen at KU in 1940!
Deena Rawie
Sleep/Myobrace Coordinator
Deena Rawie
Hi! My name is Deena, and I have been working in dentistry for 22 years. I started my career in dental assisting. In 2018, I became a certified myofunctional therapist with Myofunctional Research, Co. The Myobrace program I run at Waters Davidson is my passion. It is amazing to help kids get better sleep, correct tongue thrusts, and see the many other health benefits of Myobrace therapy.
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Nick, and we have two daughters, Brooklyn and Madelyn. We love watching Brooklyn cheer at Varsity sporting events and watching Madelyn play volleyball. I love coaching her team! Almost all of our family lives in the Olathe area.
Nicole Newman
Lead Dental
Assistant
Nicole Newman
I have been dental assisting at Waters Davidson Family Dentistry for 20+ years. I am married to my high school sweetheart and have two sons. I am a huge Chiefs, Royals, and Mizzou fan.
I enjoy working at Waters Davidson because we focus on the patients’ overall health and not just their oral health. As a complete health practice, we believe that a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. And I love seeing the difference we have made in our patients’ lives.
Dania Badar
Dental Assistant
Dania Badar
Paige Pearsall
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Paige Pearsall
Hello! My name is Paige, and I am happy to be a dental hygiene assistant at Waters Davidson Family Dentistry! I have been surrounded by the dental field my whole life through my mom and grandma, and I am pursuing a career in the field as well.
Here at Waters Davidson, I love how connected we get with our patients and that we strive to give them the utmost care. Outside of work, I love to go out into nature and hike, read a good book or paint, and especially travel around to different cities!
Bobby Blue
Therapy Dog-in-Training
Bobby Blue
Bobby Blue aka Bob was born May 20, 2021 in Oklahoma. Bob was adopted by the Davidsons in July of that year. The timing was the culmination of positive cancer tests, the life dream of Wyatt Davidson…and targeted Facebook ads. Wyatt told his parents that his life would be complete if he had a golden retriever he could name Bob. Dr. Davidson and Todd made his dreams come true.
Bob’s purpose became known in August of the same year when Wyatt went back to school and Bob was too young to spend the day alone in his kennel. Bob came to the dental office for the day. On Bob‘s first day at the dental office, he fell asleep on one of Dr. Davidson’s most anxious patients and we discovered his gift!
Since then, Bob has comforted many nervous patients and calmed the anxiety of the office. He happily plays with his toys, sniffs patient shoes, and occasionally gives someone a needed hug! Bob has done most of his therapy training at ‘Sit Now Stay Dog Training’ in Lenexa and we’re sure he would pass his tests with flying colors, but life keeps interrupting, and he hasn’t taken his evaluation…yet!
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It took 55 years before I finally found a dental practice I love. Everyone is friendly, including Bob the therapy dog. It’s easy to schedule, they’re always on time, and they keep up with technology which provides me with knowledge and information to have the best dental health I can.
We’ve been going to Dr Waters for about 20 years now. From the time you walk in the door until you leave, the entire team treats you with the warmest hellos to the most sincere goodbyes!! They always treat you like you’re family! Thank you Dr Waters for setting such a welcoming and caring experience!
Everything was perfect. They answered any questions I had regarding the exam and insurance coverage. I was very pleased with the work of hygienist, Doctor, assistant and office staff regarding overall experience from start to end.
Dr. Waters and his staff have provided generational care to my family. They treat you with tremendous courtesy and respect, and are extremely gentle 🙂 Very transparent about choices, costs; if you need to make affordable arrangements, they go above and beyond to help navigate options. I wouldn’t go anywhere else and refer everyone I know to Waters & Davidson Family Dentistry.
From the front desk to the hygienist staff, even the office personnel – everyone made me feel valued and genuinely cared for (even when I don’t floss religiously). Smiling made easy!
Dr Davidson has the nicest golden retriever who is the greeter and patient companion named Bob. Bob welcomes each patient to an up-to-date dental facility that is made to create a calming professional patient experience for dental hygiene and dental care. Everything from equipment to patient treatment creates a medical environment of dental care.
I’ve been going to this office for over 25 years. All of the staff, from the front desk, techs, hygienists, dentists and office personnel are extremely personable and caring. It’s everything a dentists’ office should be. Dr. Waters has set the tone for the office, and everyone follows it. Plus, Bob is a great addition when Dr. Davidson is in the office!
