Receive routine dental care from dedicated dental students and faculty at the KCU Oral Health Center. Our walk-in clinic offers urgent dental treatment, while our student clinic provides affordable dental care under faculty supervision.
The Kansas City University Oral Health Center at KCU-Joplin offers general dental care for the four-state region, including Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, provided by caring dental students and faculty. With a commitment to both education and service, the Center allows dental students to gain hands-on experience while offering affordable treatment options to patients.
Our facilities include walk-in services for urgent dental needs or dental pain, and routine dental care where patients receive general dentistry from dental students under the supervision of experienced faculty. Conveniently located at 3001 St. John’s Blvd., we welcome new patients and strive to make dental care accessible to all.
Address:
3001 St. John’s Blvd.
Joplin, Missouri 64804
Phone Number:
417-208-0805
Hours of Operation
Walk-In Clinic:
Monday and Wednesday:
8:15 – 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday:
8:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Hours of Operation
Walk-In Clinic:
Monday and Wednesday:
8:15 – 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday:
8:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Comprehensive Dental Care for Every Need
- Urgent Care for Pain, Bleeding and Swelling
- Routine Checkups and Cleanings
- Fillings and Restorations
- Extractions
- Preventive Care and Education
- Partials and Complete Dentures
- Implants
- Specialized Treatment Plans
Insurance and Payment Options
The KCU Oral Health Center accepts Missouri Medicaid. If you have other dental insurance plans, the Oral Health Center will help you with these plans to make dental care more accessible and affordable. Our team will discuss any specific fees and payment options with you prior to treatment, ensuring complete understanding of the cost of dental care before the treatment is started.
Insurance and Payment Options
The KCU Oral Health Center accepts Missouri Medicaid. If you have other dental insurance plans, the Oral Health Center will help you with these plans to make dental care more accessible and affordable. Our team will discuss any specific fees and payment options with you prior to treatment, ensuring complete understanding of the cost of dental care before the treatment is started.
How to Become a Patient
Interested in becoming a patient at our student clinic? Start by scheduling a free, initial screening exam to determine eligibility. You can be eligible if you need certain dental procedures and can come for dental appointments weekly or every other week. If eligible, you’ll receive care from dental students under experienced faculty supervision. You will have regular appointments until your treatment is completed. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive, affordable dental care while supporting the education of the next generation of dentists.