A Kansas City native, Dr. Jeffrey Burroughs graduated from Bishop Miege High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy. In 2005, Dr. Burroughs earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UMKC’s School of Dentistry.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Burroughs began his service in the U.S. Air Force. He was selected to attend a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency. As an immediate post-graduate, Dr. Burroughs was appointed to stay on staff and serve as the Assistant AEGD Director – a first for the Air Force Dental Corps.
Dr. Burroughs served a total of 5 years as an AEGD instructor and general dentist before beginning his Endodontics Residency at Keesler Medical Center, earning his Endodontics Specialty Certificate in 2012. During his Air Force career, Dr. Burroughs was honored to serve on humanitarian missions to Honduras and Guyana, and was able to fulfill a passion for education while directly engaged in the teaching of more than 40 AEGD residents in General Dentistry and Endodontics.
Throughout his military career, Dr. Burroughs received multiple awards for Clinical Dentist of the Year and Dental Educator of the Year. He was also the recipient of numerous medals and commendations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal, among others. Dr. Burroughs returned home after completing his active duty service commitment to start Burroughs Endodontics with the vision of providing the Kansas City area with the highest, quality-centered endodontic care in a compassionate, caring environment.
One of Dr. Burroughs’ proudest accomplishments is being a Board Certified Endodontist. After successfully challenging the three-part American Board of Endodontics examination, Dr. Burroughs became one of only five Board Certified Endodontists in the entire state of Kansas. Having reached the pinnacle of the profession, Dr Burroughs’ status as Board Certified is a reflections of his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the specialty of endodontics.
Dr. Burroughs is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, the Kansas Dental Association and the 5th District Dental Society. Additionally, Dr. Burroughs continues to proudly serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Dr. Burroughs and his wife are the proud parents of four boys. They are avid supporters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, as well as the U.S. Military and local First Responders.
Combining digital x-rays, surgical microscopes and 3D technology, Dr. Burroughs can visualize the most detailed anatomy, detect even the smallest problem with the greatest accuracy, and tailor treatment to your specialized dental needs. If you're looking for a top endodontist in Overland Park, 66209, contact Burroughs Endodontics to set up your appointment today!