About Us
At Seaport Family Dentistry, we strive to help you achieve your most beautiful and healthiest smile. Dr. Tinsley started this practice in 1989 with a small office located on Liberty’s Historic Square. We take pride in our experienced and friendly staff, who are here to meet your dental needs. We invest in the latest advanced technology to help improve the look, fit and feel of your mouth. Some of this technology includes 3-D X-rays, digital impressions, clear braces and one-visit CAD/CAM crowns! Not only do we invest in technology, we also invest a great deal in our community. For many years, we have worked with Hillcrest Hope by donating dental care to individuals that are putting their lives back together. Also, Drs. Tinsley and Shultz started Doctors with a Heart Day, where we donate one day a year for FREE dentistry for those without insurance. Our practice consists of ten hygienists and three doctors; which makes for convenient appointments for families as well as one late night. Here at Seaport Family Dentistry, there is an unmatched sense of culture, fun, and professionalism that is hard to find anywhere else. You can trust your smile and your loved ones smile with us!
Our Advantages
Digital Dentists
We are a highly tech-savvy office. We take pride in staying on the leading-edge of new advancements in dentistry.
Trios 3Shape Scanner
A fast and efficient way of obtaining tooth anatomy without impressions. Watch as we scan your teeth on the computer screen in front of you.
Guided Implant Surgery
We use a computer-generated surgical guide to precisely place your dental implants. This is an extreme benefit to your healing and final tooth position.
Certified Dentists
Our Dentists have over 30 years of experience and training to make sure you have the best experience with us.
Our Happy Clients
Seaport Family Dentistry is a wonderful family practice. You will find caring dentists and hygienists, and courteous office staff. They are kind and give back to the community. I book my hygienist a year in advance for every appointment because I like her so well that I want to be sure I get her. I have been coming here for DECADES.
Service was prompt and professional. The hygienist was thorough and personable and very capable. We are so grateful for the wonderful service we have received over the past 14 years.
I have always been fearful of the dentist until I found Seaport Family Dentistry! They go above and beyond to always make me feel comfortable and relaxed as much as they can. They do beautiful work and I always leave feeling confident and amazing!! Love them!
Clean, professional. Been going hear for 10 years and i couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. Also great with kids. My son has had nothing but good experiences thus far and actually gets excited to go.
Our Team
William S. Tinsley, D.D.S. has been practicing General Dentistry since 1989. Dr. Tinsley also performs dental hospital cases on Friday’s at local hospitals. He has staff privileges at Liberty Hospital and North Kansas City Hospital. He also donates his time to perform dentistry through Doctors With A Heart Foundation, Hillcrest Hope, Donated Dental Services and also performs full mouth rehabilitation on the residents of Immacolata Manor.
Interests outside of dentistry include Music, Traveling in his RV, Hiking, Sports, Fishing, Competing in BBQ contests and spending time with his wife Michelle, and children, Steven, Megan and Andrea. Dr. Tinsley was born and raised in Columbia, MO.
Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology
• Masters of Arts in Molecular Genetics
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• General Practice and Hospital Dental Residency
• University of Missouri – Columbia 1980
• University of Missouri – Columbia 1984
• University of Missouri – Kansas City 1988
• Barnes and Jewish Hospital – St Louis, MO 1987-1989
Professional Associations:
• American Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• Greater Kansas City Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Dental Organization for Adult Conscious Sedation
• Adult Cardiac Life Support Trained
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Academy of Laser Dentistry
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• Dental Lifeline
Christopher H. Shultz, D.D.S. has been practicing general dentistry since 1997, when he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Shultz is a life-long resident of the Greater Kansas City Area, a 1989 graduate of Oak Park High School. He graduated from William Jewell College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in 1993. Dr. Shultz donates his time, through the year providing free dental services for Doctors With A Heart Foundation, Hillcrest Hope and volunteering with the Donated Dental Services program, a humanitarian service for the disabled, elderly and medically compromised people.
Hobbies and interests outside of dentistry include Boating, Fishing, Golf, Sports, and spending time with his wife, Kristin, and children Jack and Ally.
Education:
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
• William Jewell College
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• University of Missouri Kansas City, School of Dentistry
Professional Associations:
• American Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• Greater Kansas City Dental Society
• Clay-Platte Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• Dental Lifeline
Brook A. Derenzy, D.D.S. has traveled full-circle with his return to Missouri. Originally from Fulton, Missouri, Dr. Derenzy graduated Cum Laude from Westminster College in 1997 with his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He then moved to Texas and attended dental school at the prestigious University of Texas –San Antonio Health Science Center (UTHSCSA), where he was Class President and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003.
He and his wife Lamar then moved from San Antonio to Bend, Oregon, where Dr. Derenzy was in private practice for nine years. While in Bend, he & his wife had two daughters, Sophia and Olivia. With the growth of his family, Dr. Derenzy decided to sell his practice and move closer to home.
Passionate about dentistry, Dr. Derenzy has been an avid proponent of technology in his years as a dentist. Down-to-earth in his approach to his patients, Dr. Derenzy creates relationships that seem more akin to friendship. Dr. Derenzy also donates his time to Hillcrest Hope and Donated Dental Services to help those in need.
Outside the office, you will see Dr. Derenzy at volleyball matches, whether high school or club seasons. Both of his daughters play volleyball, seemingly year-round. If he has any other spare time, you may see him kayak fishing on Smithville Lake!
Education:
Westminster College
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (Cum Laude)
San Antonio Health Science Center University of Texas
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (Magna Cum Laude)
Professional Affiliations:
• Academy of General Dentistry
• International Congress of Implantology (ICOI)
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
• Spear Study Club
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• Dental Lifeline
Dr. Aaron White grew up a Missouri native. After graduating magna cum laude from Mizzou, where he obtained a B.S. in Biology, and a minor in Business, he went straight to dental school at UMKC. Upon graduating in the spring of 2021 with a DDS, he took his first position working in private practice out in Topeka, making the commute from Kansas City. He then spent time sharpening his clinical skills closer to home, in downtown Kansas City, before joining the team here at Seaport. Dr. White is a hungry learner and has invested much time into continued education. Interested in a wide variety of clinical procedures, Dr. White has taken advanced courses in Implants, Invisalign, and Endodontics among other specialties. He believes it is his duty to stay up to date on the latest research and innovations in the ever changing industry of dentistry. His pursuit is to be a multi-faceted clinician and he looks forward to treating all the oral health needs of the community, and developing a lasting relationship with his patient base.
A life long sports fan, Dr. Aaron White enjoys cheering on his favorite teams which include: The Kansas City Chiefs, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and Chelsea F.C. of the English Premier League. Outside of work, he enjoys hanging out with friends, remaining physically active, and traveling to new places. He also fancies himself a big movie and music expert (*self-proclaimed*).