Meet the Doctor

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Dr. Cash has been personally interested in orthodontics since high school.   After seeing the transformation of his sister's appearance and self image as a result of orthodontics, he decided to be an Orthodontist.  He attended the Uniververisty of Arkansas majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology.  He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, graduating in 1972.  Dr. Cash completed the normal four year training in three years.  He spent the following year as a clinical instructor.  While practicing general dentistry for three years, he returned to Dental School for Specialty training in Orthodontics.  In 1975, Dr. Cash received a Masters of Science in Orthodontics.

Dr. Cash's Professional Service Capacities:

  • "The Outstanding Senior Award in Orthodontics:-UMKC Dental School
  • Scored a 96% in the nation on National Board Exam in orthodontics and pedodontics
  • Former Instructor at UMKC Dental School
  • President of the Springfield Dental Society
  • President of the Missouri Society of Orthodontists
  • President-UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Association
  • Cleft Palate Team Member at Cox Hospital for over 20 years
  • Past State Chairman for the Patient Education Program Committee of the Missouri Dental Association
  • Missouri Crippled Children's Service Member at Cox Hospital
  • Member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, & the Midwest Society of Orthodontists
  • Lecturer and Presenter at state and national dental conferences on orthodontics
  • Member of the Foundation for Orthodontic Research & International Study Club from Europe, Japan, South America & Austrailia
  • L.D. Pankey- Advanced Training for Dentistry

Personal Information

  • Sunday School Teacher-Kings Way United Methodist Church
  • Wife-Shara served on the Springfield school board for 6 years
  • Daughter-Shay is an attorney
  • Daughter-Tara received her DDS degree from UMKC-School of Dentistry and is currently in dental school for Specialty training in orthodontics

Community Service

  • Dental Advisory Board for 3 colleges; OTC, Vatterott and Everest College
  • Served on the Board of Directors at Empire Bank
  • Member of the Southeast Rotary Club for over 20 years
  • Board of Directors OTC Foundation
  • Past President K-Life Springfield-nondenominational Christian youth group for children and teens