Summary

Dr. Shelby Applegate

What is your favorite hobby?
Photography, gardening, hiking, dancing, and volunteering.

What is your favorite part about dentistry?
Helping patients improve overall confidence and educating about the importance of oral health and how it can affect the body.

What is your favorite dentistry quote?
“A smile is the prettiest thing you’ll ever wear.”

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 23 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dental Care Independence

3908 S Noland RdIndependence, MO 64055
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

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4.6 
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23 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Independence , MOPhoenix , AZJuneau , AKBoise , ID
Med School: Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: Midwestern School of Dental Medicine Med School: Boston University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shelby L. Applegate

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Shelby L. Applegate has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shelby L. Applegate has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Cavity
  • Cleaning
  • Crown
  • Dental Check-up
  • Extraction
  • Filling
  • Root Canal
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Veneers

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Missouri, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Southern Illinois University School of Dental MedicineGraduated in 2007
University of Missouri-ColumbiaGraduated in 2003

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