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Dr. Clare came by her Midwestern family values honestly. As the only girl of five and the 2nd oldest in her family, she naturally stepped into a nurturing role by helping take care of her siblings. And her family’s already-close ties bound even tighter as they supported one another through their moves to 4 different cities throughout the Midwest. The family settled in Lincoln, NE by the time she was 12.
Dr. Clare came by her Midwestern family values honestly. As the only girl of five and the 2nd oldest in her family, she naturally stepped into a nurturing role by helping take care of her siblings. And her family’s already-close ties bound even tighter as they supported one another through their moves to 4 different cities throughout the Midwest. The family settled in Lincoln, NE by the time she was 12.
Dr. Clare fondly reflects on those times as instrumental to building her character and instilling caregiving as a priority in her life. So, when her older brother, Frank, considered a career in dentistry, it was no surprise that she would want to commit her professional life to help others.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Clare immersed herself in student life by being involved in her sorority, Chi-Omega, and working at the UNL Health Center. During her time as an assistant, sterilization tech, and receptionist, it became abundantly clear that Dr. Clare had a future in dentistry.
As a student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center – College of Dentistry in Lincoln, she belonged to the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). While in her 3rd year, she was chosen to present her research at the Annual ADEA Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Calling Kansas her new home has been an effortless transition for Dr. Clare with her homegrown Midwestern roots. She has immersed herself in the community by giving her time to The Children’s Place of Kansas City.
Dr. Clare and her fiancé, Aaron, enjoy spending time with their family in KC and Lincoln, being outside with their dog, Louie, working out, going to Chiefs games and Husker tailgates with her parents and brothers.
