St. Louis, MO
About Our Doctors
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.
To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Dr. Stuart D. Waite, DDS, MBA
Specialty: Dental Medicine
Subspecialty: General

Education
- Undergraduate Graceland University Lamoni, IA
- Medical (D.D.S.) University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
- Residency University of Alabama School of Dentistry
- M.B.A. Washington University Olin School of Business St. Louis, MO
Dr. Scott A. McClain, DDS, MBA
Specialty: Dental Medicine
Subspecialty: General

Education
- Undergraduate Graceland University Lamoni, IA
- Medical (D.D.S.) University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry
- Residency St. Johns Mercy Medical Center
Dr. Tiffany M. Krimminger, DMD
Specialty: Dental Medicine
Subspecialty: General

Education
- Undergraduate University of Central Florida
- Medical (D.M.D) Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
- Residency Two-Year General Practice Residency at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Dr. Karissa Cook, DDS
Specialty: Dental Medicine
Subspecialty: General

Education
- Undergraduate: University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Medical (D.D.S.): Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
- Residency: General Practice Residency at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Dr. Cook is a compassionate dentist committed to patient education and disease prevention. She states “I’m happy to join Dr. Waite & Associates because it is a practice that fosters a safe environment for patients to be heard and work with the team to achieve total oral health”.
Originally from Sylacauga, Alabama, Dr. Cook moved to St. Louis after completing dental school in Nashville, TN at Meharry Medical College. Here in St. Louis she earned her certificate for advanced training at Mercy Hospital’s General Practice Residency. As member of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, Missouri Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry she devotes time to community service and continuing education. In her free time she enjoys traveling, long walks in the park with her mini poodle, and spending time with family.