Kathleen Cooper, D.D.S. joined the Smiles Unlimited team in January 2014.  A native of the Kansas City area, she graduated from the University of Kansas City in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Dr. Cooper then graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 2012.  She found an early love of dentistry by working as a dental assistant in high school and college.  Dr. Cooper enjoys getting to know her patients and providing gentle quality care.

Dr. Cooper is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association and Greater Kansas City Dental Society.  In her free time she has volunteered at several Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) events, which provide free dental care to underserved populations.  Dr. Cooper also enjoys staying current on the latest dental care by regularly attending continuing education courses.

Outside of the dental field, Dr. Cooper enjoys spending time with her husband Tom, family, friends and her crazy dog Scooby! She enjoys traveling, running cooking, reading and playing Bunco.