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Mark your calendars for the Sloop Dental Co. annual Oktoberfest! We’re ready to celebrate our 8th anniversary and you’re invited! Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s been EIGHT YEARS! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being such wonderful patients and East Brookside neighbors. Eight years of Sloop Dental Co. is really eight…

“We love partnering with Giving the Basics,” Dr. Jackie Sloop shared.  “They directly help people in our community and are a natural fit, as we always donate boxes of toothbrushes and toothpaste.” Did you know,  hygiene products like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and laundry detergent are not covered by any kind of government assistance programs?…

We will be going out-of-network with Delta Dental on June 1st, 2023. Your care is always our top priority and this decision reflects that. We apologize for the inconvenience. You are still welcome to be seen in our office (we love our patients!), but your insurance will not work the same. Here are your 4…

One of our favorite Brookside traditions is upon us! Join Sloop Dental Co. on March 11 for a cup ‘o good cheer and a family friendly pre-party with beer and snacks from 12-1:30pm at our office. We’ll then walk over to watch the parade at 2pm. May the luck o’ the Irish be with you!…

In May of 2022, Dr. Sloop lost her Dad to pancreatic cancer.  Jim Bowlin was a beloved father and grandfather, who often took on the role of tooth fairy. At a generous $10 per tooth, he often heard “Grandpa Jim, I lost another tooth!” even though the requester had not. Always good natured, he would…

Big news! We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new tool to our practice: a Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser. This innovative new tool allows us to treat some cavities without having to numb you up (great news for folks who hate needles, or can’t stand being numb for hours).  Even better, we’re able to offer…

We are proud to make a monetary donation to these organizations this holiday season. JFS: Jewish Family Services of KC JFS provides essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture, or lifestyle.  Learn more: jfskc.org. City Year Kansas City City Year AmeriCorps members…

IT’S BACK: The Sloop Dental Co. annual Oktoberfest. We’re ready to celebrate our 7th anniversary (in-person!) and all of our patients are invited! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being such wonderful patients and Brookside neighbors. Seven years of Sloop Dental Co. is really seven years of YOU and your support! Join…

Many people in Kansas City struggle each day to get access to basic daily items like shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, and other personal hygiene products. That’s why we are proud to continue partnering with Giving the Basics by holding a Dignity Drive in September and December 2022. “We love partnering with Giving the Basics,” Dr.…

As we continue to move through this pandemic and manage COVID-19, we want to protect our patients and follow CDC guidelines. Per the CDC, masks are still required in our waiting area, and we’d appreciate it if you wear a mask at your upcoming appointment. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and as…

We are excited to share that today we participated in City Year’s MLK Day of Service to honor Dr. King. Each year, City Year Kansas City partners with a local school or community organization for a full-day physical service event. They encourage the community to give a Day of Service instead of thinking about MLK…

It is with mixed emotions that we announce Carolyn’s retirement. Carolyn and her husband, Dr. Glen Stenquist, have decided to move closer to their daughter and three grandchildren. Carolyn has worked at Sloop Dental Co. for over five years, and she has practiced dental hygiene for over 32 years. She started working in a dental…

We are thrilled to welcome Dental Hygienist, Christina, to the team! Christina boasts extensive experience in dental hygiene and teaching, plus an empathetic and professional attitude. Christina’s education and experience includes: Master of Education from the University of Missouri Registered Dental Hygienist Assistant Clinical Professor at UMKC Thanks to her Master’s degree, Christina is adept…

Thank you neighbors! We have been selected as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite again! We’ve been honored to be selected in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and now in 2021 in multiple Kansas City neighborhoods:  Western 49-63 Armour Hills Morningside Holmes Park Spring Valley Romanelli West Country Side Wornall Homestead Brookside Brookside Park  Ward Estates “We are…

We did it! Thanks to your support and nominations we are officially on The Pitch’s Best of KC 2021 ballot. The Pitch had 54,683 nominations from over 12,000 people making this their biggest nominations round ever this year. We are one of five dentists on the ballot and we need your votes! We have been…

Many families in Kansas City struggle each day to gain access to basic daily items like shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, and so many other personal hygiene products. That’s why we are proud to continue partnering with Giving the Basics by holding a Dignity Drive in September. “Giving back to our community is very important to…

Here at Sloop Dental Co., we are dedicated to not only providing the best care for our patients, but for our community and environment too.  As part of this, we’ve decided to join the composting movement through KC Can Compost. In addition to composting everything in our office, employees will be provided with their own…

It’s that time again, The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2021 nominations are open and we need your help! For the past 2 years, we have been honored as Best Dentist thanks to our wonderful patients’ nominations and votes. We are so grateful to have the support of our patients and are hoping to be…

Many people in Kansas City don’t have access to the basic things needed by families: lotion, cleaning spray, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, laundry detergent and other personal hygiene. We are proud to partner with Giving the Basics and host a Dignity Drive this April to collect items that many of us take for granted. You…

During the month of February we are proud to partner with our friends at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater Kansas City in East Brookside for a food drive! Food insecurity is a growing problem. The JFS Food Pantry distributes more than 55,000 pounds of food to 900+ families, singles, and older adults each month. This…

At Sloop Dental Co., your health and safety have always been our top priority. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our community, we remain committed to serving you because we know that dentistry is essential health care and now more than ever, it’s important to take care of your oral health. Whether you need…

Big news! We are excited and proud to announce that we have won Best Dentist in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020! Thanks to your votes, we were named Kansas City’s Best Dentist for the 2nd year in a row! We are grateful for your support and nominations, which landed us a spot on…

Many families are struggling more than ever to make ends meet. Unfortunately, government assistance programs don’t cover many of the basic things needed by families. Fundamental necessities like shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, laundry detergent and other personal hygiene items can be difficult for families in need to access, but these items are so important to…

We’ve written before about how we’re proud to stand with the Black community. As part of our commitment, we recently hired Sophic Solutions to lead our team in racial equity training. Dr. Rodney Smith and Stephenie Smith led us in a discussion about race in order to help us develop a better understanding of it…

Wow! Can you believe it’s been five years? Five years of serving the best patients in the city. Five years of working with some of the most dedicated individuals in the dental profession. Five years of supporting causes we are passionate about. Five years being part of this vibrant community we love. Five years of…