Meet Our Specialists
Our board certified specialists and our amazing team continues to provided pediatric dental services with excellence and care.
MEET DR. DONNA THOMAS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Donna Thomas was born and raised in the Kansas City area. She attended St. Mary’s high school and Rockhurst College. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Dentistry. Following graduation, Dr. Thomas completed a 2-year Pediatric Dental Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha where she also obtained a Masters Degree.
She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the Kansas Dental Association. She previously served on the Kansas Dental Board, after being appointed by the Governor, for 5 years and was President during her last year. Dr. Thomas completed the prestigious Leadership Kansas program and is currently serving as a Board of Trustees for the program. She was appointed to the Friends of Cedar Crest Association. Most recently, Dr. Thomas was appointed by the Governor to serve as on the Board of Directors to The KU Hospital Authority Board.
She is married to Dr. Daniel Thomas, a Periodontist and they have 2 children, Alexandria and Preston, both currently in college. Dr. Thomas enjoys spending her free time with her family, traveling and exercising.
MEET DR. Nicole HAWKINSON
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Nicole Hawkinson was raised in central Iowa and attended Luther College where she received a degree in biology. She then attended the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Hawkinson went on to continue her education and received a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester, NY. She received extensive training in child psychology, dental trauma, sedation, hospital dentistry and development.
Following residency she and her husband returned to the Midwest and settled in the Kansas City area. They are members at Church of Nativity, and are avid fans of Sporting KC soccer and the Kansas City Ballet. Dr. Hawkinson enjoys spending most of her free time with her children, Ethan, Henry and Kate.
MEET Dr. Claudia Lopez
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Claudia Lopez is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. She graduated first in her class at the El Bosque University of Dentistry. In 1992, she moved to the United States and obtained a certification in Pediatric Dentistry from New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Lopez completed a DDS certificate and one year of dental research fellowship training at Children’s Mercy Hospital and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Dr. Lopez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
She is fluent in Spanish and has 17 years of teaching experience. She is active in the community and enjoys Tae-kwon-do, volleyball, yoga and swimming.
MEET DR. ALEXANDRIA THOMAS
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Alexandria Thomas was born and raised in the Kansas City area. She is a proud “lifer” of The Pembroke Hill School and went on to attend Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Business Administration. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Following dental school, Dr. Thomas completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she had the honor of serving as Chief Resident. She is dedicated to creating positive dental experiences for children and is passionate about helping families build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Dr. Thomas strives to make each visit fun, comfortable, and stress-free, ensuring that every child feels confident and cared for.
Dr. Thomas is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Dental Education Association.
Outside of the office, Dr. Thomas enjoys cooking, working out at Orangetheory Fitness, and spending time with friends and family. She loves to laugh and sing and truly believes that going to the dentist can — and should — be fun. In her free time, she enjoys life with her husband and their bird, Barbie.
