Dr. Laura Bowdoin, D.M.D
OrthodonticsNPI: 1356436265
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About This Provider
Dr. Laura Bowdoin is an experienced orthodontist with 20 years of practice serving patients in Leawood, KS. Board certified in orthodontics, dental sleep apnea treatment, and craniofacial/orofacial pain, Dr. Bowdoin offers a wide range of services including traditional braces, clear braces for adults and children, and specialized treatment for jaw pain and sleep apnea. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine with honors from the University of Florida and holds additional certifications in dietetics and integrative medicine, allowing her to take a comprehensive approach to your oral health. Dr. Bowdoin is deeply committed to personalized, gentle care and makes it a priority to understand your needs and ease any dental anxiety you may have. She also serves as Immediate Past President of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and teaches at the University of Florida, staying at the forefront of her field while using state-of-the-art equipment in her practice.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Florida Atlantic University
- Master of Science in Orthodontics, University of Florida
- Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Florida
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (with honors), University of Florida College of Dentistry
- Certification in Dietetics and Integrative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center
Board Certifications
- ABO Board Certified Orthodontics
- Board Certified in Dental Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Board Certified in Craniofacial/Orofacial Pain
Credential: D.M.D
NPI registered: 10/04/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- State of the art equipment
- Patient portal with online appointment scheduling
- Online payment options
- Automated appointment reminders via email and text
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Board of Directors, American Board of Craniofacial Pain (July 2014-present)
- Immediate Past President, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
Beyond the Office
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, University of Florida
Clinical instructor, University of Florida Department of Continuing Education
Clinical investigator for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research
Participant in Harvard University/Boston Children's Hospital research study on pediatric sleep apnea screening tools
Published articles in peer-reviewed medical journals
Research grants recipient for studies on cocoa and its effects on pain sensitivity
Born in Romania, immigrated to the United States at age 10
Grew up in Boca Raton, Florida
Married to Dr. Samuel Bowdoin
Has three children: Sara, Abigail, and Sam
Co-owns two private practices in Kansas with her husband
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