Our Staff
All our professionals at Crestwood Dental Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry.
James W. Maxwell D.M.D.
Dr. James Maxwell was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Allegheny College in 1995 with a B.S. Degree in Biology. He entered the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and graduated in the spring of 2000 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree.
In February 2003, Dr. Maxwell became the sole practitioner of Crestwood Dental Group. He and his wife, Stacey, reside in Des Peres with their daughters, Brayden and Bryleigh and their black lab, Simone.
Dr. Maxwell is a member of several professional organizations including The American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and The Greater St.Louis Dental Society. He keeps his knowledge of the latest dental technology and materials current by annually attending over 100 hours of continuing education in the field of dentistry, including his most recent training at The Dawson Academy. He is skilled in all phases of general dentistry, but primarily focuses his practice in the areas of cosmetic and preventative dentistry for the entire family.
Kelley Wilson, Front Office Coordinator
Kelley has been at Crestwood Dental Group since May of 2008. She graduated from Missouri College in 1996 as a Registered Dental Assistant. She was a Dental Assistant for 8 years before becoming a Front Office Coordinator.
Kelley was born and raised in High Ridge, Missouri and graduated from Norhtwest High School in 1995. She now resides in Cedar Hill with her husband Dan, three children, Courtney, Makenzey and Drew and her three chihuahuas.
Renee Schwyhart, RDH
Renee was born in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Lampe, MO, where she graduated from Blue Eye High School in 1977. She graduated from Missouri Southern State College with an Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene. Renee and her husband Geary now reside in Oakville. They have two grown children, Jennifer and Jacob.
Renee has been at Crestwood Dental Group since September of 1990. She has been practicing Dental Hygiene for over 30 years and thouroughly enjoys helping her patients obtain optimal dental health.
Nena Freihaut, Dental Assistant
Nena has been at Crestwood Dental Group since September of 2006. She graduated from Jefferson College with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts before attending Missouri College. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program in 2006.
Nena was born and raised in Cedar Hill, Missouri and graduated from Northwest High School in 2002. She now resides in Dittmer with her fiance, Greg, and dog, Cody.
Elizabeth Welby, Dental Assistant
Elizabeth has been at Crestwood Dental Group since September of 2007. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Missouri College in 2007.
Elizabeth was born and raised in Crestwood, Missouri where she still resides. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2005.
