Andrew Young, DDS, MS

Dr. Young loves orthodontics!  He cares about his patients and is passionate about achieving great results with outstanding customer service.  He also enjoys getting to know each of his patients and watching their transformation during their orthodontic treatment.  His goal is to create a warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere so that each patient can really enjoy visiting the office.   

Education 

Growing up as the son of a teacher and school superintendent, Dr. Young has always known the value of education.  After graduating as valedictorian from his high school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Wyoming where he graduated magna cum laude with a 4.0 GPA.  

He then completed four years of dental school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.  Dr. Young graduated ranked #1 in his class.  While in dental school, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental fraternity and became a member of the Alpha Omega fraternity, a position reserved for the top ranking dental student.   

After dental school, Dr. Young began his residency in the Department of Orthodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry, widely known as one of the top orthodontic residency programs in the world. During his 27-month orthodontic residency, he was involved in research and teaching while earning a Master's degree in oral biology.

Continuing Education

Dr. Young has chosen to gear his practice toward the latest advances in orthodontic research and technology. Participating in continuing education ensures that he and his team are well versed in the current advances in orthodontics and are able to utilize the best techniques to yield a healthy, beautiful smile.  He feels that lifelong learning is essential to guarantee quality orthodontic results at Young Orthodontics for many years to come.

In the Orthodontic Community

Dr. Young is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and maintain memberships with numerous prestigious organizations, including:

• The American Dental Association
• The American Association of Orthodontists
• The Kansas Dental Association
• The Kansas City Society of Orthodontists
• The Southwest Society of Orthodontists
• The University of Nebraska Alumni Association
• The Baylor Orthodontic Alumni Association.
• President of the Kansas City Area Damon Study Club

In addition to my memberships, he has served as an adjunct professor at Baylor College of Dentistry and has lectured to many civic and professional groups within the Kansas City area. He has also been published in several peer-reviewed dental journals and have served on the review panel for the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

Outside the Office

Dr. Young currently lives in Overland Park with his wife, Bree, their three daughters, Kinsley, Campbell, and Finley, and his two Brittany Spaniels, Dixie and Derby.  In his free time he enjoys all outdoor activities including golfing, wakeboarding, fishing, and hunting.  Dr. Young is a huge sports fan and especially enjoys college football and basketball. He also loves to travel and, of course, to spend time with his wonderful family.

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