School of Dentistry

Our clinic will be closed from December 16 through January 1 in observance of the holidays, and resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2. The school’s Emergency Clinic will be open from 8 AM – 10 AM on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday December 17, then closed until Thursday January 2.

Caring for the Community Inside and Outside the Clinic

Students have lots of opportunities available while studying in Kansas City. Students regularly volunteer at community clinics. Learn more
Cutting-Edge Research

UMKC School of Dentistry students get the chance to study with leading researchers in the field. Apply now
Our Clinics at the New Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building

Coming in Fall of 2026, the new Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building, one of the only combined medical and dental education building in the nation, will house our dental clinics. Learn more about the project and view renderings
Connect with Fellow Alumni

The Dental and Dental Hygienists Alumni Association offer numerous events and networking activities throughout the year. See upcoming events
Student Dental Clinic

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Dr. Michelle Briner, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, has been elected to serve as the Vice ...

Since the 1970s, Cookie Crunch has been a much anticipated event at the dental school, serving as a “thank you” ...

Dr. Jared Gerhardt (DDS ’08), Assistant Clinical Professor, Restorative Clinical Sciences, was installed as President for the Greater Kansas City ...

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