Dr. Kris Liggett was born and raised in Fort Smith. He travelled south to Dallas to pursue his dream of joining the family business. After graduating from Southern Methodist University in 2003 Dr. Kris continued on to Texas A&M; Health Sciences Center, Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed his dental training in 2007. After well over a decade of practicing alongside his father (Dr. Mike) at Parklane Family Dental he enjoys having a well rounded practice that offers comprehensive care for his patients.
Dr. Kris takes particular pride in being able to alleviate patients’ pain through dental solutions. As a member of the American Dental Association and the Arkansas State Dental Association he stays up-to-date with new technology and innovations in dentistry. Dr. Kris enjoys travel and cuisine, reading, music and animals. He now resides in Fayetteville, AR, with his partner and their dog Graham, but can meet your needs at any of our three offices. He swears by the power toothbrush, which not only tracks the time of your brushing session, but does all the work for you.
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Raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Dr. Banister is proud to be back home in Northwest Arkansas, serving the community that shaped him. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas before pursuing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.
His passion for dentistry stems from a desire to help people feel confident and healthy, one smile at a time. Dr. Banister focuses on compassionate, personalized care, whether it’s preventive treatments, restorative work, or helping patients achieve their dream smiles. He believes that building trust and creating positive experiences is at the heart of great dentistry.
When he’s not in the office, you’ll likely find Dr. Banister on the golf course, fly fishing in our beautiful Arkansas waters, or cheering on the Razorbacks. His favorite moments, though, are spent with his wife, Delaney, and son, Banks. They keep him grounded and remind him what’s truly important.
Dr. Gracie Mendes was born and raised in Conway, Arkansas. She came to the northwestern portion of the state to attend the University of Arkansas where she completed her undergraduate degree in biology. While at the U of A, Dr. Mendes did dental research in conjunction with the Indiana School of Dentistry for her honors thesis. Afterwards, she would venture to Gainesville to pursue the Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Dr. Mendes loves meeting new people and is looking forward to building long-term, trusting relationships with her patients back in her home state. She is passionate about comprehensive, evidence-based dentistry and life-long learning to best serve her patients’ dental and cosmetic needs. To that end, Dr. Mendes has completed her certification to administer cosmetic facial injections and dermal fillers. She can meet your needs in Springdale, Rogers, or Fort Smith.
Our family dentists in Rogers, Fort Smith, and Springdale, AR, are accepting new patients! Whether you’re looking to stay on top of standard checkups or thinking about more involved treatment options, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Call one of our Parklane Family Dental locations today to request an appointment!
