Dr. Shera Ann Sims, D.D.S
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1972696268
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Dr. Shera Sims is a pediatric dentist in Harrisonville, MO with 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth and gums. She earned her dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Yale-New Haven Hospital, making her a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Sims has a special focus on helping children with special health care needs, treating dental injuries, and supporting kids going through cancer treatment. She believes strongly in teaching children about dental health and catching problems early to prevent bigger issues down the road. Dr. Sims is accepting new patients and is active in her community, including serving as a volunteer instructor for CPR and water safety.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Kansas - Bachelor's degree in Biology, Systemics & Ecology
- Yale-New Haven Hospital - Pediatric Dentistry Residency
- Yale-New Haven Hospital - General Practice Residency (hospital-based dentistry)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry - Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S
NPI registered: 10/01/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Missouri Dental Association
- Greater Kansas City Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- Missouri Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Awards & Recognition
- Dr. Albert Monsees Scholarship
- Roy J. Kemper Humanitarian Scholarship
- PEO Chapter J I Scholarship
- UMKC Women's Council Scholarship
- ADEA 'Quest for Excellence' Award
- ADA/Dentsply Regional UMKC Table Clinic Competition (1st Place)
- Arthur E. Iwersen Award of Excellence
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award
- Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Student Award
Beyond the Office
CPR and Water Safety Instructor for the American Red Cross (during college)
Founding member and President of Students Take Action (STA)
Kansas City Free Health – Dental Clinic
Dental Care With A Heart
Venezuela Outreach Program
Nevada and Theodosia Missouri UMKC-sponsored Dental Outreach Programs
Special Olympics Dental Screenings
Camp Quality NWMO (A Camp For Children Afflicted With Cancer)
Kansas University Affiliated Program (KUAP) Interdisciplinary Leadership Team
STA's Children's Dental Health Month Outreach
Truman Medical Center (post-residency position treating individuals with special health care needs)
Hometown: Hutchinson, Kansas
Published in the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry with case study on oral complications associated with treatment of pediatric neuroblastoma
Awaiting publication of research paper on periodontal disease and pre-term delivery completed during Yale residency
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