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.