Dr. Tara Rebecca Cash, DDS

Dr. Tara R. Cash Dr. Tara joined her father’s practice in October, 2008. She enjoys interacting with patients of all ages and helping them “love their smile.” Making good lifestyle choices and encouraging positive self-esteem is extremely important to her. After completing a Bachelor of Interior Design degree, Tara went back to school for two years to complete the necessary science requirements to apply for dental school. Dr. Tara was one of 100 out of 1100 college applicants to be accepted to the UMKC Dental School. She graduated in the top of her class, making an “A” on the National Boards, distinguishing herself in dental school. She was then one of four, accepted to the UMKC Orthodontic program out of over 200 dentists who apply. On August 8, 2008 Tara R. Cash graduated from the UMKC Orthodontic Residency program. Dr. Tara’s Personal Accomplishments: Resides in the Springfield area and is a graduate of Kickapoo High School. A clinical instructor for undergraduates at …the UMKC Dental School. Vice-President of “Students Take Action” which is a community service for the dental school in the Kansas City area. Participated in raising funds for the free cancer clinic at the dental school by running a marathon. On the honor committee in her Orthodontic Residency. Spent two weeks in Venezuela doing dental work in an orphanage. 1 of 3 trained orthodontists in Missouri for nasoalveolar molding for cleft lip and palate in infants. Practiced in an Invisalign Premier Practice.