Dustin Burleson is an American orthodontist and consultant.[1][2][3]
Dustin Burleson | |
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Born | July 1979 |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Missouri-Kansas City |
Occupation | Orthodontist |
Website | www |
Career
editBurleson started Burleson Orthodontics and Pediactric Dentistry (BOPD) in 2006.[4] He also runs a private consulting and coaching company, Burleson Seminars. As an Assistant Clinical Professor, he teaches at his alma mater, UMKC,[5] and at The Children's Mercy Hospital.[6]
Burleson uses his specialty training to help patients with cleft palate at Saint Luke's Hospital. Dr. Burleson is the Director of The Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics.[7] He also supports Smiles Change Lives and is the nation’s largest provider of free orthodontic care through this community orthodontic program.[8][9][10] Burleson is a Founding Fellow of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.[11]
In January 2022, Rock Dental Brands acquired Burleson Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry locations in Kansas City and Raymore, Missouri.[12][13][14]
Awards
edit- Golden Apple Award for New Dental Leadership from the American Dental Association (2014)[15]
- Distinguished Service Award from Smiles Change Lives (2014)[16]
- Top Dentist by 435 South magazine (2013-2016)[17]
- Family Favorite by KC Parent magazine (2013-2014, 2018)[18][19][20]
- "Best of the Northland" Silver Award (Orthodontics) (2012)[21]
- The Talk Award (Patient Satisfaction) (2013-2019)[22]
Publications
editDr. Burleson is the author of The Ultimate Ortho Handbook, The Consumer's Guide to Invisalign,[23] Stop Hiding Your Smile! A Parent's Guide to Confidently Choosing an Orthodontist, The Ortho Manifesto, and The Truth About Referrals from Patients and Dentists, along with D50 Must-Read Business Books to Grow Your Orthodontic Practice,[24] Don't Ask Them to Hide Their Smile,[25] Own It,[26] and Smiles Change Lives.
He is also a contributing author of No B.S. Guide to Maximum Referrals and Customer Retention[27] and has been published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, Monthly Journal of Spectacular Smiles,[28] and Ortho Magazine[29][30] along with being featured on various podcasts[31] including the Elevate Orthodontics Podcast,[32] Dentistry Uncensored,[33] and his own, The Burleson Box.[34]
Background
editA graduate of Wheelersburg High School in Wheelersburg, Ohio, Burleson spent his early teenage years working in his father’s dental office, an experience that led him to pursue his own career in the dental field.[35] At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, he studied Biology and earned both his Bachelor of Arts and D.D.S degrees. Though a unique six-year program, he was able to complete all of his specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at UMKC as well. He holds a Master of Business Administration from New Charter University.
He resides in Kansas City, Missouri with his family.
References
edit- ^ "Orthodontists aim to sink teeth in fast-growing NKC" Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Dustin Burleson, with Smiles Change Lives, answers The Pitch's questionnaire" Archived 2016-08-15 at the Wayback Machine The Pitch. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Braces friendly recipes and alternative to Halloween candy" Fox 4 Kansas City. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Burleson Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry" Her Life Magazine. Retrieved 14-June-2018.
- ^ "Orthodontic Clinic and Patient Information" Archived 2017-01-12 at the Wayback Machine UMKC School of Dentisty. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ^ "Pediatric Dentistry: A Chat With Dr Burleson of Burleson Orthodontics" Kansas City Moms Blog. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ^ "About" Archived 2016-11-18 at the Wayback Machine Rheam Foundation. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Sweet Deal" OrthoTown. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Dr. Dustin Burleson donates orthodontic care in celebration of National Orthodontic Health Month" Kansas City Star. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ^ "Bullied for her crooked teeth, this Kansas City child yearns for a new smile" Kansas City Star. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "Dustin Burleson" Institute of Coaching. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "Five KC dental offices acquired by Arkansas brand as part of expansion" Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "Rock Dental Brands Continues Growth, Expands into Kansas City, MO" Dentistry Today. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "Rock Dental Acquires 10 Clinics, Sinks Teeth Into Kansas City Market" Arkansas Business. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "ADA New Dentist Committee names leadership, program award recipients" ADA News. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "The 4th Annual Gini Awards" Archived 2016-08-18 at the Wayback Machine Smiles Change Lives. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Top Dentists 2014" Archived 2016-08-07 at the Wayback Machine 435 South. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "2013 KC Parent Family Favorites" KC Parent. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Family Favorites 2014" KC Parent. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "KC Parent Family Favorites 2018" KCParent.com. Retrieved 14-June-2018.
- ^ "Medical Awards" Best of the Northland - 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Burleson Orthodontics" The Talk Awards. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ The Consumer's Guide to Invisalign Google Books. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ^ "D50 Must-Read Business Books to Grow Your Orthodontic Practice" Google Books. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Don't Ask Them to Hide Their Smile" Google Books. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Own It" Google Books. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ No B.S. Guide to Maximum Referrals and Customer Retention Entrepreneur Bookstore. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ^ "Taking care of your child's smile" Journal of the American Dental Association. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Pre-restorative Orthodontics Altering the Vertical Dimension in Adult Orthodontic" Ortho Town. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "Treating the tiniest of patients" Ortho Town. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "Dustin Burleson" OwlTail. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "Episode 14: Dr. Dustin Burleson" Elevate Orthodontics Podcast. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "Moving Forward with Dustin Burleson : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran" Dentaltown. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA" Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "To Serve Others" OrthoTown. Retrieved 2016-07-07.