KCU in the News

The mouth is a gateway to the body. Poor oral health can lead to a number of health problems throughout the body, including many chronic health issues. KCU's Dr. Dennis Abbott, Director Predoctoral Curriculum and Integrated Learning for the College of Dental Medicine, explains.

Kansas City University (KCU) unveiled the nation’s newest and most innovative College of Dental Medicine (CDM) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Harry M. Cornell Center for Dental Education on its McIntire-Farber Campus in Joplin, Missouri on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Officials held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to celebrate the new KCU College of Dental Medicine in Joplin on June 26, 2023. It featured a special guest from the state capitol – Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe.

Dr. Linda Niessen, dean of the College of Dental Medicine, said she and her staff know full well the real celebration will come when the students are in class. "We have this beautiful building and this amazing technology, but you don't have anything if you don't have students," she said. "This is what we've been building for. It's all about the students." 

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine is revolutionizing the dental education experience by providing its students with cutting-edge equipment and hands-on training.

We are moving into the heat of the summer when extreme temperatures can be dangerous, even deadly. Dr. Gautam Desai, Professor and Chair of Primary Care at Kansas City University spoke on WDAF TV about staying safe in the heat.

Can technology play a role in solving the nation’s mental health crisis? Dr. Sarah Getch, program director of KCU’s PsyD program discusses the tech trend and the new software coming to some smart phones.

Lots of people battle with anxiety when faced with sitting in the dental chair. KCU's College of Dental Medicine Founding Dean Linda Niessen, DMD, speaks with Local News Today on techniques to use to cope with dental anxiety.

As many as one in four adults may experience a stroke in their lifetime. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart discusses the different types of strokes, their signs and symptoms and tips for prevention.

When Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, Missouri, celebrates the opening of its new dental school June 26 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, the school will have four virtual reality simulators in place for the start of classes on July 31.

Call them the Founding Five. Call them the Fluoride Five. Dr. Linda Niessen, the dean of Kansas City University’s new dental school in Joplin, has gathered around her a strong core of insightful female doctors to create the curriculum and culture that will guide the first students who enter this school on July 31, 2023.

Dr. Kelly Reed, a KCU alumna, is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. She appeared on WDAF-TV with tips for parents on keeping children safe while out in the sun.