About Waters and Davidson Dentistry-A Family Dentist in Olathe, KS.

Dr. Waters founded the practice in 1975 with a goal to treat each patient as he would a family member. From a child’s first dental experience to adults looking to maintain optimal dental health, Dr. Waters combines his experience with compassionate care. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, past president of the Kansas Dental Association, UMKC Dental Alumni Association member and former Alumni of the Year, and founder and board member of the Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. He is also a former board member and dental director of Health Partnership Medical Clinic of Johnson County. Most recently, Dr. Waters received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fifth District Dental Society for his continued dedication to public health and service.

In 2003, Dr. Davidson joined her father, Dr. Waters, in practice. She enjoys working alongside him to provide adults, their children and grandchildren a wonderful dental care experience. A graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City-School of Dentistry, Dr. Davidson regularly attends continuing education courses and seminars. She has received advanced training in sleep-related breathing disorders and craniofacial pain. She has taken classes at the industry-leading Pankey Institute. As a member of American Dental and Kansas Dental Associations, she volunteers with the Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and has gone on medical/dental mission trips to Tochimizolco, Mexico.

Dr. Dana Loveland joined the practice in November of 2020 with the goal of continuing Dr. Waters’s and Dr. Davidson’s commitment to compassionate and evidence-based patient care. Dr. Loveland grew up in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. She relocated to Kansas City to attend the UMKC School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, she completed a 12 month advanced education program specializing in general dentistry. During this training, she practiced techniques in oral surgery and endodontics with a special emphasis in dental implants. In her free time, Dr. Loveland cares for her two adorable cats and spends time with her boyfriend and family. She is also very active and enjoys both cycling and running.