Dr. Bruce C. Cummings, D.D.S.
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1174647333
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(816) 454-9090Patient Rating
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About This Provider
Dr. Bruce Cummings is a prosthodontics specialist with 19 years of experience helping patients restore and improve their smiles in Kansas City. He completed advanced training in prosthodontics at UMKC School of Dentistry, where he now teaches as an assistant clinical professor. Dr. Cummings focuses on cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, crowns, and bridges—using a patient-centered approach that recognizes how your smile connects to your overall health and well-being. His expertise has earned him recognition as a Top Dentist in Kansas City and selection by a leading implant company to serve on a worldwide expert team. Dr. Cummings is accepting new patients and is committed to transforming lives through quality restorative and cosmetic dental care.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics (post-doctoral residency) from UMKC School of Dentistry
- D.D.S. from UMKC School of Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 03/16/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American College of Prosthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Missouri Dental Association
- Greater Kansas City Dental Society
- International Team for Implant Dentistry (previous)
- Spear Education (previous)
- Academy of Osseointegration (previous)
- Pankey Institute (previous)
- Dawson Academy (previous)
Awards & Recognition
- Gold Cane Award from UMKC School of Dentistry
- Selected by Straumann Group as one of 24 prosthodontists worldwide to serve on Expert Team for BLX implant design
- Top Dentists in Kansas City (selected by peers for multiple consecutive years)
Beyond the Office
Adjunct/Assistant Clinical Professor at UMKC School of Dentistry (17 years)
President of Greater Kansas City Dental Society
Board of Directors member of Greater Kansas City Dental Society
Delegate to Missouri Dental Association
President of Clay-Platte Dental Society
Served on Rinehart Foundation
Served on Pouring From the Heart committee at UMKC Dental School
Alumni Representative on UMKC Dental School Admissions Committee
Founder of Dr. Bruce Cummings Dental Study Club (affiliated with Spear Education)
Lectures extensively on dental prosthodontics to dental organizations
Medical Advisory Board member of HNC Living Foundation
Volunteer with Missouri Mission of Mercy dental clinic
Class President at UMKC School of Dentistry
President of American Student Dental Association
Member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Received research grant during dental school
Founder of internationally regarded dental study club
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