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Dr. Patrick M Bauer, D.D.S., M.S.

Orthodontics

NPI: 1699894063

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Contact Information

Address

1250 E WALNUT LAWN ST
Springfield, MO 65804

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(999 reviews)

Rating sources

Healthgrades4.9 (544)
Google4.9 (455)

About This Provider

Dr. Patrick Bauer is an orthodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients achieve their best smiles using the latest technology and techniques. He specializes in a variety of treatments, including Invisalign clear aligners, traditional braces, and two-phase treatment plans designed for different ages and needs. Dr. Bauer believes that orthodontics is about more than just straightening teeth—it's about building confidence and helping people feel great about themselves. He is actively involved in the Springfield community through support of local organizations like Isabelle's House and the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Dr. Bauer is accepting new patients and is committed to providing emergency care when you need it most.

Specialties

  • 1
    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • St Louis University — Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri Kansas City (Doctorate of Dental Surgery, DDS)
  • Missouri State University (undergraduate)
  • Southwest Baptist University (undergraduate)
  • University Of Missouri - Kansas City / School Of Dentistry — Medical School
  • Saint Louis University (Masters of Science in Dentistry, MS)
  • Kickapoo High School

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 03/28/2007

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Areas of Focus

Invisalign clear alignersMetal bracesClear bracesTwo-phase treatmentEmergency care

Technology & Equipment

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontics
  • American Dental Association
  • Missouri Dental Association
  • Greater Springfield Dental Society and Foundation

Beyond the Office

Support for Isabelle's House

Support for Champions Committed to Kids

Support for Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

Support for Camp Barnabas

Support for Eden's Village (homeless services)

Support for Springfield Dental Foundation and Ronald McDonald Tooth Truck

Basketball coach

Played basketball for Missouri State University Bears and Southwest Baptist University Bearcats during college

Met wife Karie at the South-side YMCA; married 25+ years

Has 4 children: Drew, Gus, Millie, and Xander

Office dog is a Bernedoodle named Barret (aka Bear) who greets patients and performs tricks

Family enjoys Table Rock Lake in summer

Enjoys hunting and fishing in fall and winter with his children

Works out with family

Sister with physical disability inspired him with quote: 'It is not what you don't have, it's what you do with what you have!'

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