It was not Dr. Andersons original plan to become a dentist. While pursuing his interest in science and music at The University of Missouri, a friend encouraged him to apply to dental school. After attending his first several classes, his love and passion for dentistry quickly became evident. I knew right away it was what I was meant to do. It was the perfect balance of all the things I was good at, I just never saw it, Dr. Anderson says.
Dr. Anderson grew up in Kansas City as an outgoing middle child that loved to tinker with things. He has always loved music, but it was his interest in how things worked that steered him towards science. After graduating from Center Senior High School, he enrolled at MU in Columbia Missouri to complete his undergraduate studies, then graduating from The School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1986.
Growing up, going to the dentist was not a pleasant experience, he says, and I have set out to change the way people feel about visiting the dentist. First, we have highly trained friendly dentists and a top notch dental team that provides first rate care. Secondly, we designed our dental offices to be more comfortable and less clinical feeling, so the patient starts the visit feeling relaxed as soon as they walk through our doors. All of this helps to create a relaxing environment built to provide the best dental care available. One of the things I am most proud of is many of our patients say that we make going to the dentist fun.
Outside of his profession, Dr. Anderson is constantly on the go. I was a youth baseball coach for nearly 15 years and have coached teams all the way from t-ball up through high school. Baseball is the perfect game for teaching kids the lessons of life. With three boys of his own, Dr. Anderson used baseball as a way to exercise, communicate and teach them many of the life skills they will need to be well adjusted and highly productive men in the future.
Two organizations that Dr. Anderson is proud to be involved with are Waterfall Canyon Academy and Oak Grove School in Ogden, Utah. They help kids with severe learning and social deficiencies overcome these barriers in a loving and nurturing environment. Dr. Anderson is acting president of both their PTAs. He is also the fundraiser and social event planner. We want them to have a Homecoming and a Prom and everything in between, he says. I never thought I would be a PTA President for a schools half way across the country, but it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Dr. Anderson also enjoys traveling; taking his sons on an annual boys trip with their grandfather, fly fishing and social gatherings with family and friends. His quieter pursuits include reading and working the land on his farm with his headphones on enjoying music.
I was originally was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri where I graduated from Rockhurst High School. I attended Marquette University in the fall of 2007. While attending Marquette, I earned my Bachelors degree in Construction Engineering and Management. Pushed by a desire to change lives in the medical field, I found my passion in dentistry. I attended the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry where I earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in May of 2018. I enjoy multiple areas of dentistry and make patient comfort my number one priority. Outside the office, I enjoy spending as much time as possible with family and friends, and participating in all types of sports, especially golf. I look forward to building future relationships and becoming a part of the community.
