Open for Business

David Small, DMD, moved his family dental practice Jan. 10 to 3,500 square feet at 222 E. Primrose, Ste. A. Office manager Jennifer Fairchild, far left, with Small and dental assistant Benita Sauls, said that the practice had been in its old location, 1740 S. Glenstone, Ste. Q, in Glenstone Square, for five years. The move provides more room and a newer facility to accommodate patients, she said. The new office comprises three exam rooms, two offices, a laboratory, a sterilization room, a staff break room and a reception area. Small has practiced for 25 years, the last 15 in Springfield. He has two full-time and one part-time staff. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Dennis Kershner Trucking LLC opened March 23 at 8645 W. Farm Road 154 in Springfield. Owner Dennis Kershner said that he provides dump truck, bulldozer, yard pre-finishing and Bobcat services for commercial and residential projects. He has 30 years of experience as an over-the-road truck driver and has operated heavy equipment for about 25 years. The business, which has one part-time employee, works within a 30-mile radius of Springfield. Hours are by appointment.

The All American Café opened May 2 at 239 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, inside the Mansion America Theatre in Branson. Gene Bicknell owns the hotel and the restaurant, which seats about 200. Travis Leaming, restaurant manager, said the 3,500-square-foot restaurant serves sandwiches, hamburgers and “home cookin’ entrees.” There are 45 full-time and 10 part-time employees. Business hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

All Dogs and Co. opened April 21 at 3141 E. Grand Ave. Owners Susanne and William Chastain teach canine behavior management for all ages, from puppy to adult. The Chastains work with family pets, and they are also referred by veterinarians and the Southwest Center for Independent Living to train dogs to assist handicapped owners with needs such as hearing alerts, seizure alerts, and mobility and blood sugar level alerts for diabetics. Training takes place in the client’s home, Susanne Chastain said. Hours are by appointment.