Dental Medicine
Bridging the gap: Generosity expands access to care at KCU’s Oral Health Center
The goal is simple: everyone should be able to afford the care they need.
Future dentists begin their journey at KCU-Joplin white coat ceremony
KCU-Joplin welcomed its third class of students in the College of Dental Medicine during the annual white coat ceremony.
Fast-tracking rural students into health care careers
Kansas City University has launched the Rural Health Scholars, an innovative partnership with 10 regional colleges designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas into careers as osteopathic physicians or dentists.
Kansas City University launches Rural Health Scholars program across three Midwest states
Kansas City University, the #1 producer of physicians practicing in Missouri, has announced its new Rural Health Scholars program—an innovative, partnership designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas into careers as osteopathic physicians or dentists.
Dental visit at KCU’s Oral Health Center leads to life-saving cancer discovery
When Sarah Woolsey came to the KCU Oral Health Center for tooth pain, she never expected the care team would detect early-stage oral cancer.
Affordable dental care now available from KCU’s future dentists
Third-year dental students at Kansas City University are now providing comprehensive dental care at the KCU Oral Health Center—under the expert supervision of licensed faculty.
Dr. Abbott discusses oral cancer risks and prevention
Oral cancer can often go unnoticed in its early stages but become harder to treat if undetected.
KCU faculty member Dr. Jacqueline Miller named Missouri Dentist of the Year
The Missouri Dental Association has named Jacqueline (Jackie) M. Miller, DDS, MS, MPH, adjunct assistant professor at Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine, as the recipient of its 2024 Dentist of the Year award.
Student dentist takes a bite into leadership role with ASDA
Alexon Tiem, a second-year dental student, has been appointed District 9 Trustee for the American Student Dental Association.
Options for replacing missing teeth
The average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth. Today’s advances offer several options for replacing teeth. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen explains.
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White coat ceremony welcomes new dental students to KCU
Members of the Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine Class of 2028 officially began their educational journey toward becoming dentists with a white coat ceremony on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Joplin High School Performing Arts Center.