Its a family affair at Cope Dentistry. Susan (Paul) Cope is married to Andy (Johns brother); Lindy is their daughter and Johns niece. Susan and Andy also have a grown son, Bryce. Susan moved to the Kansas City area when she was in elementary school. She went on to attend Shawnee Mission South High School and attended Iowa State University for one year before transferring to Kansas State University. She graduated with honors from UMKC School of Dentistry. Susan began practicing in Downtown Kansas City prior to relocating to the Plaza. In 1996, she moved her practice to its current location. She is active in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Group, PEO and is an Elder at Village Church. Read the Q&A with Dr. Susan.
John is a lifelong area resident. After graduating from Shawnee Mission South, he attended Kansas State University, where he played on the tennis team and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry and began practicing at College Boulevard and Nall Avenue in Leawood. John and Susan merged their practices in 2006. John is an avid golfer, tennis player and K-State fan. He is married to his high-school sweetheart, Marla, who graduated from rival Shawnee Mission East. They have three grown children Ryan, who is married to Megan; Dr. Reed, who is married to M.E.; and Rachel, who is married to Chris. He is a proud grandfather to three granddaughters and a grandson. Read the Q&A with Dr. John.
Lindy carries on the family dental tradition joining her mom and uncle at Cope Dentistry. Born and raised in the area, Lindy graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, the University of Arizona where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and from UMKC School of Dentistry.