Kansas City Dental Works - John Humphrey Jr DDS LLC

I visited Dr Humphrey a few years ago to get a second opinion because I was told that I had periodontal disease and the way my existing dentist wanted to treat it just didnt sit right with me. My brother had also gone through something similar and his actually got better when he stopped getting treatments and switched to fluoride free toothpaste. I have had several bad experiences with dentists so I was very anxious to go. Dr Humphrey and his entire staff were so kind and the office is very calm. I will start going to him as a regular patient from now on because its obvious he cares about his patients.
Apr 3rd, 2024

As I leave a summation here of what our experience was at KC Dental Works, know that I share our story in hopes of protecting & sparing other families from the experience we went through. Also be aware that our case is not unique- we know other families treated by Dr. John Humphrey with very similar experiences: I have taken my kids to Dr. Humphrey for the entirety of their childhood lives (4 & 5yo). I followed the directions given by him- toothpaste recommendations, floss and even ozone therapies for my older child. He filled several cavities in my older child's mouth over the course of her 4th and 5th years (even re-did some because they fell out). In October of 2022, we went in for a routine cleaning and were told my oldest child (5yo) had two new cavities (we are on fillings number 6 & 7 at this point) and that he would see us back in 5 months (!) to fill them. Two weeks later, part of one of her teeth fell completely off. I texted the office immediately that evening and got a response in the morning from the front desk explaining that he didn't have time to see us for another 5 months, so we would have to go elsewhere. So, mortified that our "trusted" dentist wouldn't see my 5yo daughter with an urgent dental issue, I reached out to numerous pediatric dentists in the area and made appointments over the next several days. We then found out that Dr. Humphrey had missed NINE cavities in my child's mouth- nine. She was sitting there with 11 decaying teeth in her mouth and he was willing to have her wait 5 months before filling the two that he had found. All of the pediatric dentists that we consulted told me that they could see the cavities with the naked eye and only needed Xray's to view the extent of decay. Subsequent to Dr. Humphrey's expansive negligence, my 5yo daughter needed urgent oral surgery, requiring general anesthesia, 8 crowns and several fillings, amounting to $7,000+ worth of work. In addition, my younger child also had the beginnings of 4 cavities which were promptly and appropriately taken care of at our new dentist's office- 4 cavities that Dr. Humphrey did not find just two months prior. Once a child has a small amount of decay in their mouth, it spreads like wildfire, so you need a dentist who is thorough, discerning, and proactive. Dr. John Humphrey is absent of any of these traits. Please take our traumatic experience and use it to guide you - don't leave your child's (or your own) mouth in the hands of KC Dental Works. I, too, thought I was doing the best thing, looking for a holistic dentist in Kansas City. But in doing so and trusting Dr. Humphrey, more damage has been caused than I could have ever imagined.
Dec 25th, 2023

We cant say enough about the whole DW Staff. So patient and knowledgeable. Always ready to help. Not to mention Phant also got a check up today by Dr. Humphrey
Dec 25th, 2023

We had an excellent experience at this practice. Our little one had a tongue and lip tie treated. Dr. Humphrey and his team are kind, courteous and take the time to make sure you are well taken care of during your visit. 10/10 recommend.
Dec 17th, 2023

Dr. Humphrey was wonderful! My baby is feeding much better and way less fussy now with her posterior tongue tie cut by him! Id highly recommend this place and Doctor!
Nov 21st, 2023