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10402 NE Cookingham Dr, Kansas City
Call Us: (816) 368-8349
10402 NE Cookingham Dr, Kansas City
Call Us: (816) 368-8349
“My mission is to provide practical dental care for those from all walks of life in a comfortable setting. I am always striving to achieve excellence in care and relationships with those in our surrounding community.”
-Taylor A. Kennedy, DDS
Meet the doctor
Taylor A. Kennedy, DDS
“My mission is to provide practical dental care for those from all walks of life in a comfortable setting. I am always striving to achieve excellence in care and relationships with those in our surrounding community.”
-Taylor A. Kennedy, DDS
Dr. Kennedy is from a small town north of Kansas City and enjoys it when communities come together and take ownership of the well-being of others. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf with friends, going on road trips, fishing, running, and hanging out with his Pug, Tato.
Experience
Dr. Kennedy has an American Academy of Facial Aesthetics Certification and a certification in Invisalign treatment. Dr. Kennedy also specializes in Piezo surgery and narrow-diameter implants.
Previously, Dr. Kennedy worked in underserved community health centers, providing care for patients needing financial assistance. These patients might not have otherwise had dental services without drastically reduced healthcare rates.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry – Kansas City, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Truman State University – Kirksville, Missouri
"I strive to create a caring and respectful atmosphere where patients can seek treatment to maintain dental health for a lifetime. My goal is to make a difference in a patient's life and to continue to work diligently to never cease learning through dedication to continuing education and providing quality, personalized care in a judgment-free environment."
-Sydney L. Zuraski, DDS
Meet the doctor
Sydney L. Zuraski, DDS
"I strive to create a caring and respectful atmosphere where patients can seek treatment to maintain dental health for a lifetime. My goal is to make a difference in a patient's life and to continue to work diligently to never cease learning through dedication to continuing education and providing quality, personalized care in a judgment-free environment."
-Sydney L. Zuraski, DDS
Dr. Zuraski came to Kansas City (KC) for dental school and did not want to leave. She fell in love with all that KC offers and enjoys exploring the city and trying new restaurants and coffee shops. Originally from Lake of the Ozarks, she loves all things water; the lake is her happy place. In her spare time, she enjoys catching up with friends and family, baking, and cuddling with her Chocolate Lab and two cats, Trotter, Leo, and Finn.
Experience
Dr. Zuraski is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Psi Omega Dental Fraternity.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Missouri-Columbia – Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia – Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Missouri-Columbia – Columbia, Missouri