Dr. Stephen Moorkamp
I became a dentist because I love interacting with people on an individual basis and being able to help each one of those people live a healthier life. Due to being a third-generation dentist I have been around dentistry my entire life. With my father and grandpa being dentists, I was able to see first-hand what it truly meant to be a dentist. As a dentist I would be able to do many things that I enjoy, such as working with my hands, giving back to the community where I grew up, and continuing to learn to deliver the best personalized care to my patients. As a Rolla native I lived in Rolla for the first 18 years of my life. I graduated valedictorian from Rolla High School before attending the University of Missouri in Columbia on an engineering scholarship. Knowing I wanted to be a dentist I switched majors to Biology my sophomore year to better prepare myself for the dental school curriculum. I went on to receive early admission to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where I was involved in the endodontic advanced studies program. After dental school I decided to continue my education by completing a General Practice residency in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at Truman Medical Center.
My General Practice Residency provided me the opportunity to increase my training in dentistry, including root canals, crown/bridge, oral and periodontal surgery, pediatrics, prosthodontics, sedation dentistry and implants. Working directly with specialists on complex cases I was able to develop a skill set far beyond basic general dentistry. I am very excited to use this skill set in Rolla to provide patients with exceptional dental care without having to travel to a nearby city.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time living in Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri, but I am glad to have returned to the community where I grew up. I missed the sense of community that Rolla provides and the natural beauty surrounding our great town when living in Columbia and Kansas City. I have enjoyed the return home and being able to give back to the community that has given so much to me. I am currently a member of the Rolla Noon Rotary Club where I have been an active member since my return to Rolla. I was previously president of the club serving for two years. I am honored to be able to work with my father and brother-in-law in our health centered dental practice focused on individualized personal care.
Since graduating dental school, I have enjoyed being able to continue learning in the field of dentistry. These courses have included Completing the Pankey Institute Essential Series, Spear education curriculum, Misch and Resnik implant institute to name a few. Some items these courses focused on include implant placement and restorations, dentures, oral surgery, sleep apnea, Co-discovery, endodontics, and TMJ/TMD oral facial pain. I enjoy being in a study club based out of Connecticut called the Off Center Study Club. This study club focuses on helping patients maintain healthy mouths and if need be restoring their mouth to health if they are not currently as healthy as a patient would like to be. I am a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, and the Central Dental Society.
While living in Kansas City I met my wife Megan, whose father, also a dentist, coincidentally graduated in my father’s dental class in 1984. In April of 2021 Megan and I welcomed our twins, Marlie and Miles, into the world. Other than practicing dentistry I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being an active member in Rolla’s Noon Rotary Club, outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, water/snow skiing, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, traveling, and volunteering. I enjoy being in Rolla to enjoy the Ozark outdoors and give back to the community that has given me so much.
