Meet The Team

Dr. Raymond G. Nikodem, DDS
My whole life I grew up around dentistry. My father was an orthodontist in South County for over 30 years. My cousin is an endodontist (root canal specialist) in North County, and my three brothers are also dentists.

Because many of my father's friends were also dentists, I was surrounded by discussions of dentistry, which interested me so much I couldn't wait for the next time I could visit one of their practices just to watch how they worked. Needless to say, I knew at a very young age that I wanted to become a dentist.

Dentistry remains my passion. I feel my passion is reflected in my work and in how I treat my patients. I have been given a great gift, and I want to share that gift with others. I ask all my associates at Nikodem Dental Care, P.C., to celebrate my mission statement to be "Men and Women for Others."

If you are in need of dental care, please give us a call at Nikodem Dental, P.C. We understand that a visit to the dentist can be an uncomfortable experience, and my associates and I do everything in our power to see that every visit to our office is as pleasant as possible.

A friendly front-desk associate at Nikodem Dental Care, P.C. is waiting to hear from you. Please call us today at (314) 892-2000 - South, (314) 731-7555 - North, (636) 337-2120 -Warrenton, MO or 1-800-4-DENTURE.

Dr. Raymond G. Nikodem:

Creighton Dentist Owner of Kentucky Derby Entry
Creighton alumnus Ray Nikodem, DDS ’87, a dentist in St. Louis, is part owner of a racehorse that competed in the 2006 Kentucky Derby – Flashy Bull. He won the money to purchase a stake in the gray-colored thoroughbred while wagering on the 2005 Kentucky Derby.

He won $67,000 ($49,000, after taxes) with a $230 long shot trifecta bet. He picked Giacomo (50-1 odds) to win, Closing Argument (70-1 odds) to come in second and the rest of the field to show. Nikodem and his wife, Lisa, traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to watch the 2006 Derby.

Flashy Bull, a late entry into the Derby (40-1 odds), finished 14th in the twenty-horse field.

Nikodem said having a horse in the Kentucky Derby was an incredible experience, especially because of the Derby’s tradition of allowing owners to join the trainers in the barn area, and then walking your horse over to the paddock for the race.

“I don’t know what was more thrilling – being in the barn and hearing, ‘Horsemen, bring your horses over for the Kentucky Derby’ on the P.A. system, or walking Flashy Bull over to the paddock in front of 150,000 cheering people,” he said.

Dr. James S. Winfield, DDS
Dr. Winfield graduated from the School of Dentistry of the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1979. He has 25 years of experience in the dental field. Dr. Winfield practices dentistry in the denture department at Nikodem Dental Care, P.C., where he has been an associate since 1992.

While dentures may be a difficult decision for some people, Dr. Winfield exercises extreme care and compassion during this transition period from natural teeth to dentures. He has perfected the art of the "same-day denture" thanks to his many years of experience.

Dr. Winfield's patients have affectionately nicknamed him "Blue Eyes."

Dr. Winfield practices dentistry at Nikodem Dental South County, St Louis.

Dr. Jeffrey P. Stephans
Dr. Stephans began the practice of general dentistry in 1976 after completing his four years at the School of Dentistry of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Most of his career has been spent in the Saint Louis suburban area providing general family dental care, with a special emphasis on high-quality fixed crown and bridge work.

"Experience cannot be taught," says Dr. Stephans. "It must be earned, and proper diagnosis is critical to providing excellent patient care. My dentistry is performed with pride, and I look forward to meeting you and your family members."

Dr. Stephans practices at Nikodem Dental South County, St Louis.

Dr. Seth A. Gladson - Information coming soon.

Dr. John A. Haden - Information coming soon.