Richard Bigham

Assistant Dean for Student Programs

Room 420

School of Dentistry

Phone: 816-235-2082
bighamr@umkc.edu

Richard Bigham is the Assistant Dean for Student Programs at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. He started this position in December 2012 after serving for five years as the Director of Dental Admissions for the UMKC School of Dentistry. Prior to coming to the School of Dentistry he worked in the UMKC Office of Admissions as the Associate Director of Admissions for five years. Mr. Bigham completed his bachelor’s degree at Missouri Western State University and a master’s degree in education administration at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He currently serves on multiple dental school and UMKC committees and is active with ADEA where he has served as the Chair and Councilor for the Admissions Officer Section and a trainer for the Admissions Committee Holistic Workshop. He is a long-time resident and supporter of Kansas City.