The UMKC School of Dentistry is committed to inclusivity and excellence. As part of this commitment the UMKC School of Dentistry sponsors and partners with other organizations to host several unique programs.

Summer Dental Discovery Program

The Summer Dental Discovery Program is a two-day summer opportunity to explore dentistry through hands-on activities, dental presentations, shadowing in our clinic, and interacting with our students, staff, and faculty. Students across all schools are welcome with specific focus toward students enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum at high schools in the Metro Kansas City Area. Join us this summer for an engaging experience to learn more about dentistry as a career choice!

STAHR Scholars Dentistry

The STAHR Scholars Program provides students with the opportunities, resources, and knowledge to become competitive applicants to health professional programs. Students in the Scholars Program will undergo personal and professional development as they pursue and apply to health programs. Collegiate-level students can participate as a DAT Prep Scholar so long as admission to a health professional program has not yet been achieved. From May through July, DAT Prep Scholars will increase their confidence and preparedness for pursing their educational goals.

GEHA Solutions Oral Health Access Dental and Dental Hygiene Scholars & STAHR Fellowships

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.), based in Lee’s Summit, MO, has a storied history of supporting its community with intentional giving, starting in 1937 when the organization was created to help fellow postal clerks after the Great Depression. This spirit carries through to today, where philanthropic efforts are focused around health access and positively impacting the health of communities. They have a strong desire to make a difference by inspiring community-focused healthcare workers, being a model for others, investing in change, and addressing health access. The STAHR fellowships and UMKC Dental and Dental Hygiene scholarships provided by GEHA Solutions support our mutual desire to reduce student’s financial burdens, care for our community, support health access, and inspire future oral health care providers. Learn more about this partnership through the links below.