Dr. Paul Jones grew up in LaCrosse, Kansas. He graduated from LaCrosse High School and Kansas State University earning a B.S. in Milling Science and Management. He started a career with ConAgra Flour Milling managing mills and elevators in New York, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. Resigning from corporate America he moved back to Hays working as an ag loan officer and buying into the family farm and ranch. In 2002 he received admission to University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. Graduating in 2007, he moved to Hays and bought Cedar Lodge Dental. Since earning his degree, Dr. Paul has attended numerous courses in advanced general dentistry, implantology, orthodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics. Dr. Jones graduated from the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, an advanced post-graduate program for practicing dentists with the latest advances in esthetic, implant and restorative dentistry. He has also earned his IV sedation permit for moderate sedation and is certified in advanced cardiac life support. Currently he is pursuing continuing education in craniofacial development and deficiencies, sleep disordered breathing and treatment for these debilitating diseases.  Due to a growing practice, he retired from farming after a lifetime on the farm, cutting his last wheat crop in 2017. Although he misses the farm life, he is now able to focus on his patients and the management of the practice. His favorite cases involve interceptive ortho for craniofacial deficiencies, treatment for sleep apnea, full mouth reconstruction and utilizing cosmetic dentures and implant to recreate the look and feel of natural teeth. Additionally, revitalizing someone’s smile and increasing their self-confidence with cosmetic dentistry are exciting cases to complete as well. 

Dr. Jones has been a pilot since 1997, earning his multi-engine and IFR ratings. He also enjoys scuba diving, becoming a rescue diver. Dr. Paul can be seen around Hays riding his bright orange Harley. He and his wife Stephanie have four children, Madison, Avery, Miles, and Beckett. Stephanie is a CRNA and practices in the area in addition to providing all the sedation services for Cedar Lodge Dental Group. Madison is a practicing esthetician. Avery, a senior at Fort Hays State University, is majoring in Graphic Design. Miles, a junior at Fort Hays State University majoring in Business Finance. Beckett is starting 7th grade at Hays Middle School and he is busy playing football and basketball. 

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