Kevin Pass, DDS, PA
Dr. Pass is one of the world’s leaders in aesthetic dentistry and dental implants. His renown is the result of years of study in several countries, and his ongoing devotion to teaching. Dr. Pass graduated from Manchester Dental School in England in 1977, and then practiced in England, South Africa and Australia, before moving to the United States 16 years ago. He earned his U.S. dental degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School with special responsibilities teaching aesthetic dentistry in 1996. He concurrently held a position as Assistant Professor in the Aesthetic Dentistry Department at the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
As well as participating in a growing practice in Kansas City, Dr. Pass has attended continuing education programs, including a hands-on surgical program for placing implants at Clinical Research Associates, and a mini-implant program. He is a member of the Kansas City Dental Implant Association Study Club, and clocks over 30 hours per year on the further education relating to implants. Since Dr. Pass can both place and restore dental implants, all work is confined to a single office. This eliminates chance of error, and allows the patient to maintain a relationship with the dentist that placed the implant(s). Furthermore, Dr. Pass’s unique background in aesthetic dentistry complements his abilities to place and restore implants, resulting in the superior beauty and health of his patients’ implants.
Dr. Pass currently consults for a dental products company, where he helps solve problems dentists may have using products. He also consults for a large dental laboratory advising dental clients on difficult clinical cases.
While Dr. Pass is highly respected in the field and extremely learned, he maintains a friendly rapport with his patients and staff. His patients are not only comforted by his amiable disposition, but by the knowledge they are receiving care from one of dentistry’s leaders. He graciously provides pro-bono care to a limited number of underprivileged individuals
In his free time, Dr. Pass enjoys running, soccer, skiing, outdoor adventures and trying new foods.
Dr. Richard Pass, DDS
Richard was born in Yorkshire England. He grew up in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and in Kansas City. Richard graduated cum laude from the Pembroke Hill School in 1999. He then went on to obtain a bachelors degree in chemical engineering with distinction and honors from the University of Kansas in 2003.
He scored in the top 0.3% in the nation on the National Board Dental Examination on clinical science. Richard graduated cum laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, one of the top-ranked dental schools in the United States. He is a graduate of the implant preceptorship and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the world’s largest dental implant organization. Richard also has special training in gum grafting to treat areas of recession and gum disease. He has provided mission work as far away as the Philippines. He loves playing sports, staying fit, and flying.
Dr. Chad Bowles, DDS
Chad was born and raised in Goddard, Kansas, located outside of Wichita. He attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Following an additional year of science and health related studies; Chad began working at the University of Kansas hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. As the Director of Prescription Assistance, he spent four years helping indigent patients obtain pharmaceuticals that they could otherwise not afford.
Chad graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry and practiced in Lawrence and Topeka, Kansas prior to joining our office. He married his wife, Melissa in 2006. They both enjoy exploring all the restaurants of Kansas City and taking their dog, Jackson, a Newfoundland mix to dog parks in both Kansas and Missouri.
Chad is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, Kansas Dental Association, and the Missouri Dental Association.
Cathleen M. Taylor, DDS
Dr. Taylor practiced as a registered dental hygienist from 1976 to 1993 before earning her DDS from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1997. She has worked in private practice until recently, when she joined the Pass Dental Center team of doctors.
Dr. Taylor holds membership in the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, Fifth District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Central Exchange, and Women for Women International. She was awarded the UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni Association Young Alumnus of the Year Award in 2004.
Married to James Osborne, DDS, an orthodontist, Dr. Taylor has a large family. She enjoys playing with her grandchildren, biking with her husband, and horseback riding. She is currently president of the local dental society.
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