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Where Dental Students Can Impact National Security

Where Dental Students Can Impact National Security

Civilian dental students to complete clinical rotations with Military Services

School of Dentistry Students Shine at the 14th Annual Health Sciences Student Research Summit

School of Dentistry Students Shine at the 14th ...

Friday, April 10, 2026 · 1–4 p.m. · Union Station, Chamber Board Room · Kansas City, MO

Welcome to the Family: UMKC School of Dentistry Greets Its Newest Dental Hygiene Students

Welcome to the Family: UMKC School of Dentistry...

The Class of 2028 kicks off their education with an evening of connection and community

Student Council Recognizes Excellence at Annual Awards Banquet

Student Council Recognizes Excellence at Annual...

Faculty, Students, and Staff Honored for Outstanding Contributions

UMKC Hosts Annual Dental Symposium: Oral Healthcare of the Future

UMKC Hosts Annual Dental Symposium: Oral Health...

UMKC School of Dentistry hosted its annual Dental Symposium on March 7, 2026

Celebrating Our Graduates Pursuing Advanced Dental Education Residency Programs

Celebrating Our Graduates Pursuing Advanced Den...

Celebrating Our Graduates Pursuing Advanced Dental Education Residency Programs

223 Brighter Smiles with the Royals

223 Brighter Smiles with the Royals

UMKC dental and dental hygiene students and faculty joined forces with TeamSmile and th...

Smiles, Community & New Beginnings: Welcoming the DDS Class of 2030

Smiles, Community & New Beginnings: Welcoming t...

The future of dentistry is bright at UMKC!

UMKC School of Dentistry Students Shine at MDA Lobby Day

UMKC School of Dentistry Students Shine at MDA ...

Lobby Day at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City

Lion Dances and New Beginnings

Lion Dances and New Beginnings

UMKC Dental and Medical Students Celebrate Lunar New Year in a Landmark Collaboration

Creativity Takes the Stage at the 2026 Variety Show

Creativity Takes the Stage at the 2026 Variety ...

School of Dentistry hosts a variety show

UMKC Dental Hygiene Students Advocate for Oral Health at Missouri State Capitol

UMKC Dental Hygiene Students Advocate for Oral ...

UMKC Dental Hygiene Students Advocate for Oral Health at Missouri State Capitol

MLK Day of Service

MLK Day of Service

Serving Smiles: UMKC Dentistry Honors Dr. King Through Community Care

A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome to Our New Advanced Standing Dental Program Students

Holiday Luncheon

Holiday Luncheon

Boogie, Bites & Holiday Delights: A Disco-Themed Celebration to Remember

Generosity That Truly Paid Off

Generosity That Truly Paid Off

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the UMKC School of Dentistry Student American De...

A Conversation with a Legend

A Conversation with a Legend

A Conversation with a Legend: Dr. Gordon Christensen Inspires UMKC School of Dentistry ...

Cox Lab Showcases Research

Cox Lab Showcases Research

Cox Lab Showcases Research and Receives Top Honor at SCGDB Annual Meeting

Spooky Smiles at Boo at the Zoo

Spooky Smiles at Boo at the Zoo

Volunteers Bring Smiles to Boo at the Zoo

UMKC Advanced Endodontics Symposium 2025

UMKC Advanced Endodontics Symposium 2025

UMKC Advanced Endodontics Residency Program Hosts Educational Symposium

Recognizing the School’s 2025 Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Graduates

Recognizing the School’s 2025 Oral and Craniofa...

Advanced Education in Orthodontics Residents defend their thesis

UMKC School of Dentistry Honors Students and Donors at Annual Scholarship Celebration

UMKC School of Dentistry Honors Students and Do...

A night of gratitude and inspiration highlights the lasting impact of scholarship support

Transforming Dental Education

Transforming Dental Education

UMKC’s D1 Denture Program Delivers Early Patient Care Experience