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Charles Edward Kavanaugh
CE Kavanaugh DDS, PC
Education
Completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education, Chemistry Major at Northwest Missouri University in Maryville, MO
Completed a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree at University of Missouri at Kansas City
Completed an Orthodontic Degree at the University of Missouri at Kansas City Graduate School
Memberships
Missouri Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Midwestern Orthodontic Society, Missouri Orthodontic Society, Pierre Fouchard Academy, American Cleft Palate Association, Missouri Crippled Childrens Service, Greater Kansas City Dental Abstract Study Club, Lafayette Dental Study Club, Clay-Platte Dental Society, Associate Member of Northwest Dental Society, Member of Jefferson City Dental Society, and Member of Optimist International.
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh, in the past, has also served as:
Kansas City Missouri Police Commissioner, President of Kansas City Missouri Police …Board, Associate Clinical Professor-University of Missouri School of Dentistry, President of Clay-Platte Dental Society, President of Greater Kansas City Dental Society, Missouri Delegate of American Dental Association House of Delegates, Budget and Financial Committee for American Dental Association, Two-Term Member of Missouri Dental Association Board of Governors, Sixth District Budget and Financial Committee for 6 years for the American Dental Association, Board of Directors of Greater Kansas City Dental Society, Secretary-Treasurer of Missouri Dental Political Action Committee, President of Northland Optimist Club, Lt. Governor of Optimist International, Kansas City Crime Commission, Board Member Shepherd Memorial Youth Center, Board Member Northwest Education Foundation, Financial Committee of Northwest Missouri University Education Foundation, President of Northwest Missouri University of Kansas City Alumni Association, Board Member of Clay County Development, Inc., Board Member of The Industrial Development Authority of Clay County, Member Board of Regents of Missouri Valley College, President Clay County Highway Commission, Member of Chillicothe, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Member of Sedalia, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Member of Kearney, Missouri Optimist Club, Member of Cameron, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Member of Northland Chamber of Commerce, and served on numerous bank boards.
Invisalign?
We do not offer the brand Invisalign, but we offer similar orthodontic treatment named Red, White, and Blue. We also offer porcelain brackets for a clear alternative.
Practice
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh has been practicing in Kansas City, MO, since 1965 specializing in Adult Orthodontics, Adolescent Orthodontics, Childrens Orthodontics, & Cleft Palate Treatment.
Our Practice Philosophy
Our practice philosophy is to do our best in making orthodontic treatment pleasant and as much fun as possible for our patients and ourselves.
Currently involved in the following community organizations:
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh supports over 20 schools for Safe Prom Night functions, and multiple softball and baseball teams in the area. This company is also a Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce member, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce member, Clay-Platte Dental Society member, Greater Kansas City Dental Society member, and Northland Optimist Club member.
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh gives programs to Lafayette Dental Society approx. once every two years and in the past was Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri (30+ years ago).
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Education
Completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education, Chemistry Major at Northwest Missouri University in Maryville, MO
Completed a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree at University of Missouri at Kansas City
Completed an Orthodontic Degree at the University of Missouri at Kansas City Graduate School
Memberships
Missouri Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Midwestern Orthodontic Society, Missouri Orthodontic Society, Pierre Fouchard Academy, American Cleft Palate Association, Missouri Crippled Childrens Service, Greater Kansas City Dental Abstract Study Club, Lafayette Dental Study Club, Clay-Platte Dental Society, Associate Member of Northwest Dental Society, Member of Jefferson City Dental Society, and Member of Optimist International.
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh, in the past, has also served as:
Kansas City Missouri Police Commissioner, President of Kansas City Missouri Police …Board, Associate Clinical Professor-University of Missouri School of Dentistry, President of Clay-Platte Dental Society, President of Greater Kansas City Dental Society, Missouri Delegate of American Dental Association House of Delegates, Budget and Financial Committee for American Dental Association, Two-Term Member of Missouri Dental Association Board of Governors, Sixth District Budget and Financial Committee for 6 years for the American Dental Association, Board of Directors of Greater Kansas City Dental Society, Secretary-Treasurer of Missouri Dental Political Action Committee, President of Northland Optimist Club, Lt. Governor of Optimist International, Kansas City Crime Commission, Board Member Shepherd Memorial Youth Center, Board Member Northwest Education Foundation, Financial Committee of Northwest Missouri University Education Foundation, President of Northwest Missouri University of Kansas City Alumni Association, Board Member of Clay County Development, Inc., Board Member of The Industrial Development Authority of Clay County, Member Board of Regents of Missouri Valley College, President Clay County Highway Commission, Member of Chillicothe, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Member of Sedalia, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Member of Kearney, Missouri Optimist Club, Member of Cameron, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Member of Northland Chamber of Commerce, and served on numerous bank boards.
Invisalign?
We do not offer the brand Invisalign, but we offer similar orthodontic treatment named Red, White, and Blue. We also offer porcelain brackets for a clear alternative.
Practice
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh has been practicing in Kansas City, MO, since 1965 specializing in Adult Orthodontics, Adolescent Orthodontics, Childrens Orthodontics, & Cleft Palate Treatment.
Our Practice Philosophy
Our practice philosophy is to do our best in making orthodontic treatment pleasant and as much fun as possible for our patients and ourselves.
Currently involved in the following community organizations:
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh supports over 20 schools for Safe Prom Night functions, and multiple softball and baseball teams in the area. This company is also a Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce member, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce member, Clay-Platte Dental Society member, Greater Kansas City Dental Society member, and Northland Optimist Club member.
Dr. Ed Kavanaugh gives programs to Lafayette Dental Society approx. once every two years and in the past was Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri (30+ years ago).
Quick Facts
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Med School: Boston University | Med School: University of Pennsylvania | Med School: Midwestern School of Dental Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Charles E Kavanaugh has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Charles E Kavanaugh has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
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Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Missouri, Active
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