Dr. Dana Napper | Fry Orthodontics Specialists

About Dr. Dana Napper

Hello! My name is Dana Napper and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I grew up in Wichita, KS and attended Baker University where I ran cross country and track. After completing dental school at UMKC, I practiced general dentistry for several years before deciding to make the jump to orthodontics. It was an exciting and difficult decision at the same time!

Outside of my professional career, I am a wife and a mother to our son, who just turned one! I love being outdoors, staying active, and spending time with friends and family. We’ve lived in the Kansas City area since 2013 and still enjoy discovering new restaurants and activities to do. I’m excited to be joining the Fry Orthodontics family and look forward to meeting and working with you soon!

Achievements

2009-2013: Baker University with Summa Cum Laude honors

Attended Baker University with a cross-country/track and field scholarship
NAIA Women’s CC/Track Scholar-Athlete 2011-2012
Outstanding Sophomore in Biology Award, 2011
Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honor Society, 2011
Cardinal Key National Honor Society, 2011
Bonnett Scholarship For Biology, 2012
Parkin Family Endowed Scholarship, 2012
Inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society for being in the academic top 10% of the graduating class

2013-2017: UMKC School of Dentistry with Cum Laude honors

Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity- Academic Chair, 2015-2016
Association of Women Dentists- Community Service Chair, 2016-2017
UMKC Triathlon Club- Historian, 2014-2017
Inducted in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society for being in the academic top 12% of class

2018:

Received a certificate from UMKC School of Dentistry Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency
Member of the American Dental Association
Member of the Association of Women Dentists
Member of the Academy of General Dentistry

2018-2023:

Practiced general dentistry in the Kansas City area

2023-2025:

Received certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from the University of Missouri- Kansas City
Received a Masters degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
Member of the American Association of Orthodontics

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