Dr. Robert Chappel Arms (DDS ’68)
Dr. Paul L. Boatwright (DDS ’54) Continue reading
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Class Notes
Classes of the 1950s
Robert Don Nassimbene (DDS ’54) retired after 60 years of enjoying caring for his patients.
Marvin Reed (DDS ’59) has been retired for more than 20 years and is living in northern Virginia. Continue reading
2019 Alumni Award Winners
Each year UMKC recognizes distinguished alumni from each of its schools, including two from the School of Dentistry. The school also recognizes an outstanding young alumnus. Here are this year’s winners. Continue reading
Starting With a Smile
Celebrating 70 years of care for KC kids
By Bryce Puntenney
Every February the American Dental Association celebrates Children’s Dental Health Month. The goal is to encourage dentists to devote a day to provide free dental care to children in their area. Through the UMKC School of Dentistry’s Lowry Clinic program, that effort takes place year-round. Continue reading
The Midwest Dental Conference – A Living Legacy
Decades of dedication to their colleagues and professions come together every year
By Greg Hack
At the beginning of the 2019 Midwest Dental Conference, Dr. Rick Padley (DDS ’79) was obviously happy when he ran into his longtime friend and mentor, Dr. Hugh Bruner (DDS ’61). Continue reading
UMKC Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association Krista Lancaster, president, 2019-2020
Krista Lancaster (BSDH ’15) has worked fulltime in private practice with a general dentist in Lenexa, Kansas, since her graduation from the School of Dentistry in 2015. She also has served on the UMKC Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association board since 2015, first as chairman and now as president. Continue reading
UMKC Dental Alumni Association Dr. Melodee Armfield, president, 2019-2020
Dr. Melodee Armfield (DDS ’87) brings years of service to organized dentistry to her new post as president of the UMKC Dental Alumni Association. She took the reins at the 2019 Midwest Dental Conference just as she was completing a term as president of the Kansas Dental Association. Through the years she has been an advocate for dentistry through the Seventh District Dental Society and the KDA Board of Delegates. Continue reading
Pouring From the Heart
Pouring From the HeArt celebrated 20 years this year with a new location and format. Guests enjoyed some phenomenal views of the Kansas City skyline from the floor-to-ceiling windows at the legendary American Restaurant event space. The night featured five tasting stations spread throughout the venue displaying the amazing culinary arts of Chef Andrew Longres. Each station was paired with a delectable cocktail. A true foodie’s paradise. Continue reading
Diversity in Action
The first-ever Student National Dental Association/Hispanic Student Dental Association Alumni Reunion, held Saturday, went extremely well, according to John Cottrell, the director of minority and special programs for the UMKC School of Dentistry. The reunion helped rekindle alumni relationships, connect minority students with mentors and encourage future recruitment and mentorship.
Poster presentations
More than 130 students presented posters, formally known as table clinics. The first-place dental hygiene team was Brooke Borel (DH ’19) and Erica McClain (DH ’19), on “Domestic violence: What is the dental professional’s role?” The first-place dental team was Veeshesh Patel (DDS Class of 2020) and Drake Conner (DDS Class of 2020), on “Prevalence of adverse effects of Articaine vs Lidocaine following dental nerve blocks.”