KCU Oral Health Center
When the Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine (KCU-CDM) opened its doors to students in August 2023, it not only became a place to train future dentists but also a place for the greater Joplin community to receive high-quality, affordable dental care.
The Harry M. Cornell Oral Health Center at KCU-Joplin currently offers a walk-in clinic for urgent dental treatment as well as a student clinic for eligible patients (see below) and is located at 3001 St. John’s Blvd. Joplin, MO 64804. Please call 417-208-0805 for more information or to make an appointment.
Receive Treatment at our Walk-In Clinic
The KCU Oral Health Center offers a walk-in clinic staffed by dental faculty for patients experiencing urgent dental needs such as pain, bleeding and swelling.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Closed for lunch daily from noon – 1 p.m.
Become a Patient in our Student Clinic
The KCU Oral Health Center is also currently seeking individuals who need dental care and would like to be treated by dental students as part of their clinical dental education. KCU-CDM dental students, under faculty supervision, will begin providing dental care to patients in the student clinic beginning June 2024.
Interested individuals must meet eligibility requirements and be available for regular, weekly appointments to participate in the student clinic. Eligibility to be determined during a free, initial screening exam.
Please call 417-208-0805 to make a screening appointment.
Insurance and Billing
The KCU Oral Health Center accepts Missouri Medicaid and other dental insurance plans. Specific fees will be discussed prior to receiving treatment.