Craig W. Gaugh, DDS (pronounced "Goff") has been in private practice since 1982. He attended Northwest Missouri State University, attaining a BS degree in biology before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry at the age of 25. Since that time, Dr. Gaugh has been a continuous student, attending over 1000 hours of continuing, advanced education. His emphasis in training has centered on periodontal health and advanced restorative dentistry. He has committed himself to continue the pursuit of knowledge in order to bring his patients the best dental care possible. He is a charter member of the Great Plains Study Club dedicated to developing excellence in restorative and implant dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The Kansas Dental Association, The fifth District Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Gaugh was raised in Maryville, Missouri, and now lives in Lenexa, Kansas with his wife, Rhonda. They have three grown children Hilary, Emily, and Evan.