By Rachel C. Murphy
Photos by Kami Brady
http://www.herlifemagazine.com/
Going to the dentist has been typified as one of the most horrific experiences
in life. Jokes are made and dread ensues, with the sound of drills to ensure
that no one actually wants to go and visit a dentist. Dr. Talence
Kasiyamhuru believes that there is no need for such a reaction, especially if regular
visits and consistent care are given to our teeth.
Kasiya Dental, located at 6916 W. 135th Street in Overland Park, NE corner of
Metcalf and 135th Street, provides a full range of services under the attentive care
of Dr. Kasiyamhuru, a.k.a. Dr. Kasiya. She received her BA in medical
technology from Wartburg College in Iowa, and worked as a Clinical lab scientist
before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa College of
Dentistry in 2006.
Dr.Kasiya moved from Iowa in 2006 and began practicing dentistry in the Kansas
City area, working for different dentists as an associate dentist. She also practiced
dentistry in homes that house troubled kids, and rural and inner-city schools in Kansas
and Missouri. Her practice has been at the current location since May of 2007 on parttime
basis and full-time since 2008. She continues to work in the community and has
worked with the Kansas Mission of Mercy, giving free dental care to the underserved.
More than anything Dr. Kasiya believes in preventive dentistry. “Not just for
"We provide
comprehensive
dental treatment to
people of all ages."
teeth but for overall health. It is said prevention is better
than cure. Not only is prevention better than cure, it is also
cheaper than cure. Many people do not know that oral health
problems are linked to general health conditions including
obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, bone/tooth loss, and heart
disease. We encourage people to make their regular dental
appointments and not wait until they have a problem or start
experiencing dental pain,” says Dr. Kasiya.
The atmosphere at Kasiya Dental is comfortable and
relaxed, with massaging chairs in every room. The staff,
Julia, Arze and Stacy, is friendly, educated, understanding,
and outgoing. They are willing to take the extra step to help
you with your dental needs and understand your insurance.
“We provide comprehensive dental treatment to people of all
ages. Our youngest patient is less than a year and our oldest
is 101years old, one stop for the whole family,” she says. The
services provided include oral cancer screenings, cleanings,
restorative work, root canals, crowns, veneers, extractions,
dentures, partial dentures, whitening and Invisalign (the clear
way to straighten teeth without traditional braces).
Dr. Kasiya also works closely with other dental specialists
and refers to them when needed.
To remain abreast of dental technologies, Dr. Kasiya
continues to take Continuing Education classes. She uses
state-of-the-art equipment including digital x-rays. The office
is paperless, and patients can go to the website and request
appointments.
For your convenience, Kasiya Dental has early morning,
evening, and weekend appointments. The office accepts
several insurance plans including Medicaid for kids in Kansas.
For those who do not have dental insurance, they offer their inhouse
discount dental plan which starts at $39 per month. They
also have free interest financing available through different
services.
New patients are always welcome and treated like old
Kasiya Dental is located at 6916 W. 135th Street, Overland
Park, KS. For more information, call 913-940-3585 or visit their
website www.kasiyadental.com. Kasiya Dental is open some
Saturdays-9am-3pm (call office in advance).
