Meet Our Team
Meet our Dedicated Doctors
STEPHEN DEAL
D.D.S.
Dr. Stephen Deal is an Arkansas native and was raised in Grant County. Stephen did his undergraduate studies in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas. Stephen then attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, TN. Upon graduation, he moved to Little Rock and went to work for a pediatric dental clinic where he gained hands-on experience treating children under the tutelage of a renowned pedodontist. In 2004, Dr. Stephen opened his first practice in Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Staying current with modern advancements in dental technology has always been a cornerstone of Dr. Stephen’s practice. Dr. Stephen has engaged himself in hundreds of hours of additional advanced education. In 2010, Dr. Stephen became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry after accumulating 700 hours of advanced education and passing a rigorous examination encompassing all areas of general dentistry. Dr. Stephen received his fellowship from the American Orthodontic Society in 2011, and he earned his fellowship from the International Association for Orthodontics in 2013.
Dr. Stephen Deal’s affiliations include:
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
- Diplomate, American Board of Sleep and Breathing
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow, International Association for Orthodontics
- Fellow, American Orthodontic Society
- Senior Instructor, International Association for Orthodontics
- Dr. Stephen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep and Breathing.
- Dr. Stephen is the only double Board-Certified Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Practitioner in Arkansas.
LARHONDA APATA
D.D.S.
Dr. LaRhonda Apata, a native Arkansan, was raised in Baxter County Arkansas. LaRhonda moved to Conway, AR to join the surgical team at Conway Regional Health System. This is where her passion for surgery began. She then attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. LaRhonda attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
Continuing with her love for surgery, Dr. Apata has completed an externship in implant dentistry and remains passionate about keeping up with the latest advancements. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Meet Our Dedicated Staff
Amanda
Office Manager
Kathy
Insurance Coordinator
Courtney
New Patient Coordinator
Jessica
Dental Hygienist
Jennifer
Dental Hygienist
Brittany
Dental Assistant
Heather
Dental Assistant
Jennifer
Dental Assistant