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  4. Missouri (MO)
  5. Kansas City

21 Results for Periodontics near Kansas City, MO

Learn more about Periodontics Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums and bone. Left untreated, gum disease (periodontal disease) can cause serious infection and even tooth loss. The overall goal of periodontists is to prevent gum disease and tooth loss.

A periodontist typically: 

  • Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral and dental exam

  • Educates patients about gum disease and complications of gum disease, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests such as X-rays

  • Prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications

  • Diagnoses gum diseases and conditions including gingivitis and gum recession

  • Treats various gum diseases and conditions using nonsurgical and surgical techniques

  • Performs gum surgery, dental implant placement, and cosmetic periodontal procedures

  • Works closely with other dental specialists to ensure optimal care

A periodontist may also be known by the following terms: dentist, gum doctor, and gum specialist.

There are 21 specialists practicing Periodontics in Kansas City, MO with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Kansas City, MO with affiliated Periodontics specialists, including Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus and Research Medical Center.

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  • Dr. Richard Padley, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    5.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 stars, with (10 ratings)
    411 Nichols Rd Ste 204Kansas City, MO 64112
    4.3 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    411 Nichols Rd Ste 204Kansas City, MO 64112
    4.3 mi away
    Dr. Padley
  • Dr. John Goodman, DDS

    Specialty: Cosmetic Dentistry
    4.80Rated 4.80 out of 5 stars, with (19 ratings)
    2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 570Kansas City, MO 64116
    3.6 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 570Kansas City, MO 64116
    3.6 mi away
    Dr. Goodman
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  • Dr. Jonathan Thomas, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    5.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 stars, with (12 ratings)
    411 Nichols Rd Ste 236Kansas City, MO 64112
    4.3 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    411 Nichols Rd Ste 236Kansas City, MO 64112
    4.3 mi away
    Dr. Thomas
  • Dr. Jeffrey Graves, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    5.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 stars, with (1 rating)
    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 446Kansas City, MO 64111
    3.7 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Low wait times
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    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 446Kansas City, MO 64111
    3.7 mi away
    Dr. Graves
  • Dr. Richard Gilman, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    3.80Rated 3.80 out of 5 stars, with (6 ratings)
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Explains conditions well
    • Patients found trustworthy
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Gilman
  • Dr. Sidney McKnight III, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    5.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 stars, with (2 ratings)
    2200 W 75th StPrairie Village, KS 66208
    7.7 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Explains conditions well
    • Patients found trustworthy
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    2200 W 75th StPrairie Village, KS 66208
    7.7 mi away
    Dr. McKnight III
  • Dr. Neale Oliver, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    5.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 stars, with (5 ratings)
    2200 W 75th StPrairie Village, KS 66208
    7.7 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Low wait times
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    2200 W 75th StPrairie Village, KS 66208
    7.7 mi away
    Dr. Oliver
  • Dr. Ann Fay, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    4.80Rated 4.80 out of 5 stars, with (29 ratings)
    6333 Long Ave Ste 201Shawnee, KS 66216
    10 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    6333 Long Ave Ste 201Shawnee, KS 66216
    10 mi away
    Dr. Fay
  • Dr. Jeremy Youngblood, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    4.40Rated 4.40 out of 5 stars, with (7 ratings)
    6301 N Oak Trfy Ste 102Kansas City, MO 64118
    7.3 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    6301 N Oak Trfy Ste 102Kansas City, MO 64118
    7.3 mi away
    Dr. Youngblood
  • Dr. Adam McClellan, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    4.30Rated 4.30 out of 5 stars, with (4 ratings)
    5707 Nw 64th TerKansas City, MO 64151
    8.3 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
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    5707 Nw 64th TerKansas City, MO 64151
    8.3 mi away
    Dr. McClellan
  • Dr. Larry Jacobson, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    3.70Rated 3.70 out of 5 stars, with (3 ratings)
    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 690Kansas City, MO 64131
    6.7 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 690Kansas City, MO 64131
    6.7 mi away
    Dr. Jacobson
  • Dr. John Morales, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    4.40Rated 4.40 out of 5 stars, with (5 ratings)
    4429 S River Blvd Ste DIndependence, MO 64055
    9.3 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    • Patients found trustworthy
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    4429 S River Blvd Ste DIndependence, MO 64055
    9.3 mi away
    Dr. Morales
  • Dr. Daniel Thomas, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    2.00Rated 2.00 out of 5 stars, with (4 ratings)
    411 Nichols Rd Ste 236Kansas City, MO 64112
    4.3 mi away
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    411 Nichols Rd Ste 236Kansas City, MO 64112
    4.3 mi away
    Dr. Thomas
  • Dr. Kelley Thompson, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    3.90Rated 3.90 out of 5 stars, with (9 ratings)
    8201 Mission Rd Ste 260Prairie Village, KS 66208
    8.8 mi away
    Patients Tell Us:
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
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    8201 Mission Rd Ste 260Prairie Village, KS 66208
    8.8 mi away
    Dr. Thompson
  • Dr. Lai Pin-Chuang, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Pin-Chuang
  • Dr. Simon Macneill, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Macneill
  • Dr. Chih-Yun Tao, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Tao
  • Dr. Lynn Friesen, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Friesen
  • Dr. Keerthana Satheesh, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Satheesh
  • Dr. John Rapley, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Rapley
  • Dr. Mabel Salas Martinez, DDS

    Specialty: Periodontics
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
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    650 E 25TH STKansas City, MO 64108
    1.5 mi away
    Dr. Salas Martinez

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