Our Staff

Michelle Parra Kleinheider, D.M.D.

Dr. Michelle Parra Kleinheider of The Dental Suite has been providing high quality, caring, cosmetic and family dentistry for over 20 years in St. Louis. Dr. Kleinheider was born and raised in the Greater St. Louis area, graduated Cum Laude from St. Louis University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. She attended dental school at Southern Illinois University- School of Dental Medicine, and graduated Valedictorian in 1997. She then completed a General Practice Residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in 1998 before entering into private practice.

Dr. Kleinheider believes in providing exceptional, caring Dentistry and focusing on the patient's needs. Dr. Michelle has extensive training in Occlusion and Cosmetic Dentistry under Pete Dawson and Implant Restoration under Carl Misch. She has completed numerous hours of Orthodontic Training and has been Invisalign Certified since 2008.

"At The Dental Suite, we emphasize exceptional care in a patient-oriented setting. Our patients are like family to us and they appreciate the extra time and attention that receive in our office. We are not a high-volume practice, rather we concentrate on providing complete, comprehensive dental care in a comfortable, low stress environment."

Dr. Michelle and her husband Andy have been married for 20+ years. They have three sons: Ethan, Josh and Drew. She appreciates what God and Family provide and consider both to be the center of her life.

Dr. Kleinheider has been recognized as a Top Dentist in St. Louis Magazine as well as one of America's Best Dentists.

Joyce Evans

Joyce is much more than just a patient coordinator; she’s also our insurance coordinator and more! She graduated from Missouri College in 1975. She has been in this practice since 1978. Joyce is passionate about helping patients with their treatment plans and dental insurance needs. She lives in Ballwin with her husband Carl. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren.

Meghan Ploeger, RDH

Meghan is our Registered Dental Hygienist; she graduated from St. Louis Community College with her associates in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2009. She joined our team in 2014. Meghan likes to provide thorough but gentle cleanings and is passionate about helping patients understand the importance of their oral health. She lives in Ballwin with her two young kids named Collin and Hayden. Two kids and her dog Penny keep her very busy and on her toes!

Tessie Parra