Alumni
Alumni Associations
Dental Alumni Association
The Dental Alumni Association allows you to maintain professional connections and forge lasting friendships. With more than 7,000 alumni, the association offers an immense range of benefits to alumni, including networking opportunities, professional development events, reunions and an alumni magazine, all fostering community and pride among former students.
Dental Hygienists' Alumni Association
A place for dental hygiene graduates to support the dental hygiene profession, make connections and give back to the program that advanced their career. With more than 1,900 alumni, the association offers an immense range of benefits, including networking opportunities, professional development events, reunions and an alumni magazine, all fostering community and pride among former students.
Midwest Dental Conference
Plan to attend the association’s Midwest Dental Conference April 23-26, 2026, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Our signature spring event offers a chance to connect with classmates, hear the latest scientific advances and attend continuing education courses.
Stay Up to Date
Read features about the great things School of Dentistry graduates are accomplishing and stay in touch with other alumni through Explorer, the alumni magazine.
Explorer Alumni Magazine Archive
Browse past issues of Explorer, the alumni magazine.
Meet Our Team
Doug Anderson Executive Director, Rinehart Foundation Sr. Director of Development Email: douganderson@umkcfoundation.org Phone: 816-235-2173
Amber Heffernan Senior Accountant Email: meltonal@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2021
Becky Higgins Director, Alumni Relations Email: higginsre@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2022
Ashley Meyer Alumni, Development and CE Coordinator Email: Ambv54@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2142