Our Doctors - Left to Right - Dr. Connell, Dr. Rapp, Dr. Thrap, Dr. Angerbauer.
Welcome to Lake Dental Clinic
Chris Higgins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AMAZING STAFF!! The office is extremely nice and clean. I have never been treated so well by another business. Doctor Rapp and our hygienist Mandi were so kind and knowledagable. Also, thank you Dr. Rapp for your service to our country!!
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The Team and our staff invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 573-346-7278 and experience why our patients think Lake Dental Clinic is the best dentist in Camdenton.
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Chris Higgins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AMAZING STAFF!! The office is extremely nice and clean. I have never been treated so well by another business. Doctor Rapp and our hygienist Mandi were so kind and knowledagable. Also, thank you Dr. Rapp for your service to our country!!
Chris Higgins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AMAZING STAFF!! The office is extremely nice and clean. I have never been treated so well by another business. Doctor Rapp and our hygienist Mandi were so kind and knowledagable. Also, thank you Dr. Rapp for your service to our country!!
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The Team and our staff invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 573-346-7278 and experience why our patients think Lake Dental Clinic is the best dentist in Camdenton.
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The Team and our staff invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 573-346-7278 and experience why our patients think Lake Dental Clinic is the best dentist in Camdenton.
Meet The Doctors
Dr. Matthew Connell
Doctor of Dental SurgeryDr. Matt Connell graduated from Camdenton High School in 2006. He then received his undergrad at Brigham Young University and spent 2 years serving the hispanic community in California. Once home, he went on to attend the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Dentistry. He graduated in May of 2016. While attending school in Kansas City, Dr. Connell met and married his sweetheart, Morgan. They now have 4 children who keep them busy and entertained.
Dr. Connell has combined new dental innovation (i.e. "DentalVibe" for painless injections, and the "Isodry" to reduce procedure lengths) with modern day technologies (i.e. "Pandora" and "Netflix" with noise reducing headphones) to help make his patients feel comfortable during dental treatment. He enjoys treating patients of all ages and offers a wide variety of dental services to meet the needs of our community.
Dr. Christopher Rapp
Doctor of Dental SurgeryDr. Chris Rapp has around 20 years of experience in the field of dentistry. He began working as a Dental Assistant while he completed his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University. He graduated with a major in Zoology(Pre-Dental) and a minor in Sociology in 2002. After his acceptance into UMKC Dental School, he was awarded with a "Health Professional Scholarship" from the United States Air Force, and completed his dental training at UMKC School of Dentistry from 2005-2009.
He was honored to serve as a dentist in the United States Air Force from 2009-2013 while stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL. He began working at Lake Dental Clinic part-time in 2010, full-time in 2013, and became a co-owner in 2014. Dr. Rapp has been nominated as a finalist for the "Lake's Best Dentist" (in Life Styles at the Lake magazine) multiple times, and won the award in 2020. He is a proud participating Dentist with Medical Missions for Christ, and has also been recognized for his outstanding dental service to children in need, by the Camden County Child Advocacy Council.
Dr. Rapp enjoys treating patients of all ages and offers a wide variety of dental services to meet the needs of our community. As a graduate from the esteemed McGarry Implant Institute residency program, dental implants are among the many procedures he performs in his practice. Dr. Rapp’s top priority is making his patients feel comfortable during dental treatment, so he has combined new dental innovations (i.e. "DentalVibe" for painless injections, and the "Isodry" to reduce procedure lengths) with modern day technologies (i.e. "Pandora" and "Netflix" with noise reducing headphones) to accomplish this.
Dr. Steven Thrap
Doctor of Dental SurgeryDr. Steven Thrap grew up in Muscatine, Iowa. After graduating high school, He attended Brigham Young University in Utah where he and his wife met as dance partners. In 2016, he completed his undergraduate studies majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Ballroom Dance. He went on to attend dental school at the University of Iowa and graduated in 2020 as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
Growing up in Iowa, Dr. Thrap vacationed here at Lake of the Ozarks and is excited to now be serving the beautiful community. He enjoys helping his patients to be comfortable in the dental chair and confident in their healthy smile. Outside of the office, Dr. Thrap stays busy with his wife and 2 energetic children. He enjoys running, singing, dancing, and eating Thai food.
Dr. Thrap is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr Mark Angerbauer
Dr Mark Angerbauer was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, graduating in 2006. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, where he completed additional Advanced General Dentistry training. He was a private practice dentist in the Fort Worth, Texas area for nearly 15 years before relocating with his family to the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Dr Angerbauer has completed continuing education in orthodontics, implant dentistry, and oral surgery. He is working to become a Diplomat with the American Board of Implantology (ABOI). He specializes in surgical dentistry, and especially enjoys improving patient’s smiles and confidence.His family includes his wife of almost 25 years, Lindsey, and three sons. Together they enjoy hiking, boating, and cooking Texas-style barbecue.
Meet The Team
Our doctors’ and support staff’s extensive experience allows us to provide an exceptional level of care. We maintain a dental laboratory within our practice, which we use to expedite restorations and other procedures. Our accomplished Camdenton dental team offers a broad range of services, including dental implant placement and providing restorative options that include implant-supported bridges, single crowns, and full or partial dentures.
Mandi Rapp
Registered Dental HygienistMandi grew up in Omaha, NE where her father, Dr. Evan Connell, practiced as a dentist during her childhood. Mandi spent many years in the dental office working with him as a dental assistant. She continued her education at BYU in Utah, where she obtained the required pre-requisites to complete her Dental Hygiene Degree at Utah Valley State College. Mandi graduated with an RDH degree in 2003. Mandi and her husband relocated to Kansas City, where he began Dental School. In 2013 their family moved to the Lake area to join Lake Dental Clinic. They have 4 children and Mandi loves being a mom, recognizing the great responsiblity of that role. She enjoys swimming, biking, walking, reading, playing the piano, violin, and singing. Her faith and family are central in her life, and any activity they do together is what she enjoys.
Breanna Chandler
Registered Dental HygienistBre graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College in December 2013 with an Associates in Dental Assisting. While waiting for Hygiene school to begin she worked as a CDA in a dental office in Springfield to get some experience. In May 2016 she received her Associates in Dental Hygiene. She then started working at Lake Dental in October 2016. Bre loves to spend time with her son Drake, daughter Emmy, and husband Clayton. They have two dogs, two cats, and chickens. Bre grew up here at the Lake and is a graduate from Osage High School. She loves sports, music, and cooking.
Lindsey Ott
Registered Dental HygienistLindsey grew up in Kansas City, spending her summer weekends here at the lake. She graduated from Mizzou in 2015 with her first bachelors degree in Health Administration. Later she decided to go back to school and soon graduated from UMKC in 2018 with a bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene. Throughout Lindsey’s college years she worked her summers here at the lake in the restaurant industry. The lake stole her heart so she decided to move and live here full time. After graduating, Lindsey joined Lake Dental Clinic in 2018. In her time away from the office, she enjoys lots of traveling (anywhere there’s a beach) and hanging out with her Golden Retriever, Stella.
Torissa Konz
Registered Dental HygienistTori grew up in the small town of Wausa Nebraska. She graduated from Central Community College in Hastings, NE with an Associates in Dental Hygiene. Tori loves spending her time with her husband, Tanner. They have two bengal cats, Jigz and Giannis. She loves reading, watching sports, and enjoying the lake.
Kashea Sims
Registered Dental HygienistKashea graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College in Dec. 2013 with an Associates in Dental Assisting. She began her career and worked through Dental Hygiene School as a CDA. In May 2017 she received her Associates in Dental Hygiene. She and her husband moved to Kansas City shortly after graduating and furthered her career as a Dental Hygienist. Later, they moved back home to the Lake of the Ozarks. She then started working at Lake Dental in July 2019. She loves spending time with her husband and their two dogs. Kashea grew up here at the Lake and is a graduate from Camdenton High School. She enjoys baking, sports, and spending time with her family
Katie Stanley
Registered Dental HygienistKatie graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College in May 2013 with an Associates in Dental Assisting. She started working as CDA upon graduating at an office in Bolivar, MO. The following year she was accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program, graduating with her Associates in Dental Hygiene in May 2016. She started working right after graduation & when a postion became available at Lake Dental, she took the opportunity to join the team in March 2017. Katie loves to spend time with her daughter Bailynne & husband Klayton. They will be adding another little girl to their family late summer 2023. Katie enjoys being able to work part time as a hygienist & rest of the week to be home to raise her daughter. She loves being active & focusing on health & wellness.
Whitney Brackett
Registered Dental HygienistWhitney is familiar with the Lake of the Ozarks area having grown up in the neighboring town of Lebanon. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 2005 and obtained a bachelors degree in Organizational Leadership from Drury University in 2009. She spent many years working as a pharmacy technician before attending the dental hygiene program at Ozarks Technical Community College. She has been at Lake Dental Clinic since receiving her hygiene degree in 2021. Whitney enjoys spending time with her daughter, traveling, and shopping in her free time.
Hygienists - Left to Right - Katie, Lindsey, Bre, Mandi, Kashea, Whitney, Torissa.
Patient Coordinators - Left to Right - Alice, Sandy, Michelle, Stacey and Alyssa.
Management - Left to Right - Bre, Kay, Stacey and Amy.
