Dr. Katie Dumbell attained a Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry in May of 2019. Prior to dental school, Dr. Dumbell attained a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and B.S. in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University in 2013 and an M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in 2015. As a graduate researcher, Dr. Dumbell studied biomarkers for the early detection and diagnosis of submandibular salivary gland cancers at SIU School of Dental Medicine, completing a Master's Thesis on Dentin Matrix Protein-1. Dr. Dumbell is currently a Staff Dentist at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Kansas City, MO pursuing a lifelong passion for public health, treating patients of all ages. In addition to working full-time as a clinician for the underserved, Dr. Dumbell is currently a student at A.T. Still University College of Graduate Health Studies in pursuit of a Masters in Public Health – Dental Emphasis.
What Makes a Good Dentist? Top Skills To Be the Best Dentist
skills to being the best dentist aren’t things you learn in a classroom, writes Dr. Katie Dumbell.
Searching For Your First Dental Job
By: Savannah Craig Dentistry is a great career because there are so many ways to practice. There are dentists who focus on esthetics, some who prefer surgery, and others who are successful by sticking to fillings and crowns. Some offices are open long hours and weekends, other dentists only work 2 days a week. The…
So You Want to Be a Dentist, Now What!?
By: Dr. Bri Torgerson Last month, I introduced my untraditional path into Dentistry with you and this month I want to chat about prepping for dental school as far as: I remember being so confused. My undergrad didn’t have a Pre-Dental Advisor, only Pre-Med and I don’t remember them being very helpful. He was a…
What Dental Cement Should I Use?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have a patient and you need to decide which type of dental cement you should use? Here’s how I dealt with it:
Hidden Pitfalls of Googling Yourself: Dentists & the SEO Performance Mirage
By: Sean Hamel In this digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business, including dental practices. Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a vital role in improving a dentist’s visibility in search engine results and attracting potential patients. While it’s natural for dentists to want to assess the effectiveness of their SEO…
10 Key Performance Indicators Your Dental Practice Should Track
By: Dawn Patrick Measure, monitor, and make go right, but what should you measure? As a dentist, it’s crucial to regularly track your dental practice’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These metrics provide valuable insights into the health and success of your business, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive improvements. Top 10 Key Performance…
This Should Be An Easy One…
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Ever have a case that you are sure should be an easy one to handle, then turns out it really isn’t? Here is my experience with just that!
Moving On To Another Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen After getting out of dental school and going to work as an associate at a dental practice, the feeling of having learned what was available to digest at that practice now seems like it has been fulfilled. It seems like it is time to either go to another dental practice to continue…
Dental Fuel Episode 4: Expert Advice with Dr. Tony Mennito
In Dental Fuel episode 4, Dr. Mennito continues to master his craft in the realm of dentistry, where he offers some advice to our listeners. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice,…
Process of Getting Your Dental License
By: Savannah Craig If you’re anything like me, you’ve been following a variety of different checklists over the last 8-10 years to get you closer to your goal of becoming a dentist. You knew what it took to take the DAT and apply to dental school. Throughout your dental school career, you knew what classes…
My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry
By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just…