Dr. John Humphrey Jr. - Kansas City Dental Works
Kansas City Dental Works is a solo biological and holistic dental practice led by Dr. John Humphrey Jr., DDS. Dr. Humphrey graduated from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in 2003 and has built a practice centered on the intersection of oral health and whole-body wellness, using biocompatible materials, advanced imaging, and minimally invasive approaches. The practice describes its approach as biology-first dentistry that views dental care as an integral part of a patient’s broader health.
Services include SMART mercury amalgam removal, ozone therapy, frenectomy (tongue tie and lip tie release, including for infants), airway-focused dentistry, laser dentistry, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, implants, and general preventive care. The practice is described as one of the only dental offices in the Kansas City area to offer dental ozone therapy. Dr. Humphrey has completed training in frenectomy for symptomatic tongue and lip ties through the Infant Frenectomy Protocol, The Breathe Institute, and Tongue Tied Academy.
Dr. Humphrey is the first SMART-certified dentist in the state of Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. He holds board certification through the IABDM (International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine) and is a member of the IAOMT, the IABDM, the Institute of Biological Dentistry and the Biodentistry Global Standard, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the Holistic Dental Association, and the Eco Dentistry Association. The practice explicitly avoids toxic dental materials including metals, uses biocompatible materials throughout, and incorporates environmentally conscious design and technology into its facility. Dr. Humphrey is also an alumnus of the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education and the Spear Education Center.
The website does not specify whether children are seen, though frenectomy for infants is listed as a service. Insurance and payment details are not addressed on the website. New patients begin by submitting an inquiry form at kcdentalworks.com, which serves as the first step in the practice’s intake process.