Missouri Dental Association honors Dr. Marlene Feisthamel as Dentist of the Year: 4 takeaways

The Missouri Dental Association named Marlene Feisthamel, DDS, its 2017 Dentist of the Year, according to the Springfield News-Leader.

Here are four takeaways:

1. Dr. Feisthamel was recognized for her efforts in advocating for continuing community water fluoridation. The Dentist of the Year Award recognizes a member dentists who demonstrations outstanding service for the association or community.

2. Dr. Feisthamel opened her private practice Feisthamel Family Dentistry in Battlefield, Mo., in 2004. She has been practicing for more than 20 years.

3. After earning her doctor of dental surgery degree from Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Feisthamel completed a master of science degree at Missouri State University in Springfield.

4. Additionally, Dr. Feisthamel assists in forensic dental and anthropological identifications.

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