Dr. Douglas Harshberger is committed to providing excellence in dentistry and stands out as a leading dentist in Independence, MO. He uses the latest in dentistry techniques to provide you with a beautiful and healthy smile. Additionally, Dr. Harshberger believes strongly in education to prevent oral health problems before they occur and makes sure to keep patients fully informed about their dental health.
Dr. Harshberger grew up in St. Louis. He attended the University of Missouri Columbia where he attained a degree in Biology. He then moved to Kansas City to attend the UMKC School of Dentistry and received his dental degree. There, he served as a representative for the Student Dental Association.
After attaining his dental degree, Dr. Harshberger was selected for admission for an advanced residency in Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago where he was one of the few dentists trained in implantology in the 1980's. He then began his two-year specialty training residency program in prosthodontics, during which Dr. Harshberger discovered his passion for providing the kind of dentistry that changes lives. He went on to complete the Misch Dental Implant Institute training curriculum.
Dr. Harshberger has served two terms for the Greater Kansas City Dental Society Board of Directors and has worked with Doctors with a Heart, MOMOM, and the Dental Lifeline Network. He loves creating natural looking smiles with dentures, partials, and dental implants.
In his spare time, Dr. Harshberger enjoys riding his motorcycle with his wife, playing with his grandchildren, and serving at Abundant Life Church.