Get to know your Doctor (and Owner) - Jessica Nieva, D.D.S.

My name is Jessica Nieva Whitehead, the owner of Fenton Family Dentistry, in Fenton, Missouri.  I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO with my 3 other siblings.  My family is very close and we all live within 10 miles of each other.  My father is a retired anesthesiologist, whose present full time job is babysitting his 4 grandchildren, two of which are my daughters.

I attended Cor Jesu Academy High School and graduated in 1994.  After graduation I attended UMKC for six years working toward a combined BS/DDS degree, graduating in 2001.  During college I gained the "freshman 15" so I started running and got hooked.  Since then I have ran 20+ half marathons and 12 full marathons!  As a graduation gift to myself I adopted two cocker spaniels, who are now 10 years old! 

I returned home after college to be close to my family, along with my sister, Joy, who became a pediatrician and psychiatrist, and my brother, Danny, who is an anesthesiologist at Children's Hospital.  I then completed further dentistry training and completed my General Practice Residency at Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital in 2002.

 On October 15, 2005, while working as an associate at a local dental office, I married my dream soulmate, Abe.  After 6 years of associateship and exactly three years after I got married I was able to open my dream practice, Fenton Family Dentistry, where I have worked hard to make the office a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

Abe and I have two beautiful daughters, Alexandria Jane, born January 23, 2009 and Annabella Joy, born February 24, 2011.  Aren't they beautiful!!

I have many hobbies including running, shopping, exploring new places with my family, traveling and crafts.  I am a huge Cardinal's fan as you may see from time to time in my office.  I am truly loving life.  I feel blessed by a wonderful family, fabulous friends, excellent office family and awesome patients!