Biography

Catherine Boles, R.D.H,, M,S,, received her Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from UMKC in 2005 and received her Master’s in 2008. She currently is an Associate Professor within the Department of Periodontics at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She is a member of ADHA, ADEA, Sigma Phi Alpha, and the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri. Her leadership positions include both the Local Chapter and National President for Sigma Phi Alpha, the Past President of the UMKC Dental Hygienists Alumni Association as well as serving as a Board Member for multiple organizations.  She was the recipient of the Elmer F. Pierson Good Teaching Award in 2023.