Dr. John T. Fales, Jr. received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas prior to attending the U.M.K.C. School of Dentistry. At U.M.K.C. he received his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and a masters degree in oral Biology. He then received a Certificate in Graduate Pediatric Dentistry at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Fales loves all phases of pediatric dentistry but is particularly interested in special needs patients.

Dr. Fales holds memberships in the American Dental Association, the Kansas Dental Association, the American Society of Dentistry for Children, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Fifth District Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society and the Kansas City Dental Association of Pediatric Dentists.

Community involvement includes Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Club, Parent Teacher Organization (president), and church activities.

Dr. Fales and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of two children. He enjoys gardening, automobile restoration, woodworking and skiing.