ABOUT Our Office

At River City Dental, we do everything we can to help our patients have positive experiences in our office. From our comfortable waiting area to our top-notch services and treatment plans, it is our hope that you always feel welcome and well-taken care of from the moment you enter our office to the moment you leave. We’re so glad that you want to get to know us better, and we can’t wait to learn more about your family as well! If you have any questions for us or want to make an appointment with our team, please contact us.

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Your Fort Smith Dental Team

Peyton Aven, DDS

Dr. Peyton Aven is originally from Senatobia, Mississippi where he graduated from Magnolia Heights High School. After graduating, Dr. Peyton earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Ole Miss University of Mississippi. He then attended dental school at The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Dean Odonatological Societies and graduated with honors in 2013.

When he’s not at the office, you’ll find Dr. Peyton spending quality time with his wife Haley, and two daughters Piper and Greer. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys anything deer related.

Dr. Aven believes in treating every patient as if they were family and makes it his top priority to provide a comfortable dental experience with excellent care for the entire family.

Emily Steininger, DDS

Dr. Emily Steininger grew up in Fort Smith, AR. Her interest in dentistry began in college when a family friend and mentor hired her as a dental assistant and encouraged her to pursue dentistry. Dr. Steininger attended the University of Arkansas for undergrad and graduated dental school in 2011 from the UT-Health Science Center in Memphis. Outside of the office, she enjoys running, biking, swimming, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Kristin

Kristin
Dental Assistant

Leah

Leah
Front Office

Michelle

Michelle
Office Manager

Rachel

Rachel
Dental Hygienist

Logan

Logan
Dental Assistant

Faith

Faith
Dental Hygienist

Amber

Amber
Dental Hygienist