Timothy Luke Wezeman DDS, MAT | School of Dentistry

Timothy Wezeman,DDS, MAT

Clinical Assistant Professor and Interim Vice Chair of the Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences

Dr Wezeman’s path to joining the UMKC School of Dentistry Faculty started at Seattle Pacific University where in 1996 he graduated with a bachelors degree. In 1997, Dr Wezeman returned to Seattle Pacific and earned a Washington state teaching certificate and a Master’s degree in Teaching completing the program in 1999. Moving back to Whidbey Island where he grew up, Dr Wezeman taught middle and high school students in public school for 5 years. Dr Wezeman entered dental school at New York University’s College of Dentistry in 2004. Completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2008, Dr Wezeman moved back to Whidbey Island and became owner/operator of a private practice for 10 years. Choosing to sell his practice in 2018, he then worked as an associate dentist for 2 ½ years. Joining the UMKC School of Dentistry in 2021 as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr Wezeman is excited to be at UMKC to unite two passions, teaching and dentistry, and be a positive and encouraging presence here at the school for the next generations of upcoming dental professionals.