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It wouldn’t be Sloop Dental Co. without our Annual Oktoberfest, and we have so much to celebrate this year. Not least of all: this is our first Oktoberfest at our new office! Please join us at our new space: Wednesday, October 7th 4 – 6pm New office: 6306 Morningside Drive Kansas City, MO 64113 Featuring:…

We’re excited to share something special with you: we are launching a sister business – Little Smiles by Sloop Dental Co.! Little Smiles is our new Medicaid children’s dental clinic created especially for kids and young adults ages 0-18. It’s the same welcoming, compassionate care you know from Sloop Dental Co. in a familiar location:…

At Sloop Dental Co., we believe everyone deserves access to the everyday essentials. That’s why we’re hosting another Dignity Drive to support Giving the Basics’s mission of bringing improved  health, hope and dignity to struggling children and adults through the procurement, fulfillment, and distribution of hygiene products. From September 1 through November 6, 2026, we’ll…

We’ve got exciting news to share: Sloop Dental Co. has been named Best Dentist in Kansas City in The Pitch’s Best of KC 2026 competition! Each year, thousands of Kansas Citians nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses, organizations, and professionals. Being recognized as Best Dentist comes directly from the community we serve every…

In 2022, Dr. Jackie Sloop lost her father, Jim Bowlin, to pancreatic cancer. Jim was a beloved father and grandfather, known for his kindness, humor, and generosity (especially when it came to playing tooth fairy for his grandkids!). He was incredibly proud of Dr. Sloop and her journey into dentistry, and his legacy continues to…

The day is finally here: Sloop Dental Co. has officially moved! As of March 16, 2026, we will be seeing patients in our new space: 📍 6306 Morningside Dr., Kansas City, MO 64113 After sharing the big news about purchasing the building, documenting renovation progress, and counting down to move day, we are so excited…

After months of renovation and progress, we’re excited to announce our official moving date: Monday, March 16, 2026! Our new office at 6306 Morningside Dr. is nearly ready, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome you into this bigger, more accessible space designed with our patients and community in mind. Take a look at…

We’re making great strides on our new East Brookside location at 6306 Morningside Dr.! Check out the progress so far: new siding, fresh windows, updated sidewalks, and a brand new parking lot. The building is really starting to take shape, and we can’t wait to welcome you in March 2026! Check out our original post…

February is right around the corner and that means it’s time for one of our favorite traditions: supporting Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater Kansas City in their annual Spread the Love PB&J drive! JFS supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City by providing essential human services for people of all faiths, ages, cultures,…

Help Us Keep Kansas City Warm This Winter It’ll be awhile before the temperatures start to drop, but when they do, too many Kansas Citians don’t have the essentials needed to stay warm. With that in mind, we are proud to host a coat drive in support of the Metro Lutheran Ministry (MLM) Christmas Store,…

Ten years ago, Sloop Dental Co. opened its doors in East Brookside with a simple goal: to create a comprehensive family dentistry rooted in kindness, community, and care for the world around us. What started in a cozy old house on the corner has grown into something bigger than we could have hoped: a place…

It’s hard to believe—Sloop Dental Co. is turning 10! And we’re excited to invite you to our 10th Annual Oktoberfest to celebrate. Thank you to our patients and East Brookside community for a decade of trust, smiles, and support. Join us to celebrate: Thursday, September 25th 5 – 7pm Featuring: A fun and relaxed fall…

This year marks a major milestone for Sloop Dental Co. – we’re turning 10! What began as a dream to create a warm, welcoming dental practice in the heart of East Brookside has grown into a community of patients, neighbors, and team members who make every day something to smile about. Over the past decade,…

Community involvement is near and dear to us, and we’re proud to continue our partnership with Giving the Basics for a Dignity Drive throughout the month of August 2025! Why It Matters Hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and laundry detergent are essential to daily life—but aren’t covered by government assistance programs. Many families in Kansas City struggle…

Dear Patients, I write to share the news that the original owner of this practice, my former colleague and friend, Dr. James Throckmorton, passed away quietly this week at the age of 75. Dr. Throckmorton served this community, providing great care and friendship to many patients, including many of you, for over 35 years. After…

Help Us Stay on Top of the Charts in 2025! The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City nominations are officially open, and we’d be honored to have your vote for Best Dentist again this year! Thanks to your ongoing support, we’ve been named The Pitch’s Best Dentist in Kansas City multiple times. As The Pitch counts…

Investing in East Brookside and Our Patients We’re excited to share that we’re moving – across the street! – in March 2026. Dr. Jackie Sloop has purchased the building at 6306 Morningside Dr. to give us a bigger and better home, and renovations are already underway! There are so many great things about this new…

We’re proud to continue our partnership with Kansas City’s Giving the Basics by hosting a Dignity Drive throughout the month of June 2025! Why It Matters Hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and laundry detergent are essential to daily life—but aren’t covered by government assistance programs. Many families in Kansas City struggle to afford these…

As of today, we will no longer be using social media. In January, Meta, who owns Facebook and Instagram, changed its policies on Hateful Conduct and Fact-Checking. We believe this has the potential to spread hate speech and target minority groups, specifically women and the LGBTQ community. We do not want to support a platform…

Community involvement is near and dear to us, and we’re proud to continue our partnership with Giving the Basics for a Dignity Drive throughout the month of March 2025! Why It Matters Hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and laundry detergent are essential to daily life—but aren’t covered by government assistance programs. Many families in…

In 2022, Dr. Jackie Sloop lost her father, Jim Bowlin, to pancreatic cancer. Jim was a beloved father and grandfather, known for his good-hearted nature, humor, and generosity—especially when it came to playing the role of tooth fairy for his grandkids. He was incredibly proud of his daughter, and was thrilled when she surprised him…

You know us: we love giving back to our community. This February, we’re teaming up with Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater Kansas City for their annual “Stock the Pantry” drive! JFS serves more than 800 families each month, providing essential food and support to individuals of all faiths, ages, and backgrounds who are facing…

Wow! Thank you, neighbors! For 8 years in a row, you’ve selected us as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite! We are honored to have been named as a Favorite in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, AND 2024 in multiple Kansas City neighborhoods. “Being named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite for 8 years in a row…

It’s that time again: the Sloop Dental Co. annual Oktoberfest! We’d love to see you at our 9th anniversary celebration! Thank you, thank you to our wonderful patients and East Brookside neighbors for trusting us with your smiles for the past NINE years! Join us to celebrate: Tuesday, October 15th 4:30 – 6pm Featuring: A…

“We always donate boxes of toothbrushes and toothpaste to Giving the Basics,” shares Dr. Jackie Sloop. “It’s a natural fit for us, and we love partnering with an organization that’s doing so much good in our community.” Hygiene products like deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and laundry detergent are not covered by any kind of government…