Dr. John A. Dorsch, DDS, MS, PC

Expert Publications

• Zinc absorption from a low-phytic acid maize.
• Seed phosphorus and inositol phosphate phenotype of barley low phytic acid genotypes.
• Zinc absorption from low-phytate hybrids of maize and their wild-type isohybrids.
• TRP Channels in Insect Stretch Receptors as Insecticide Targets.

Media Releases

Get to know Orthodontist Dr. John A. Dorsch, who serves patients in the State of Missouri.

Caring and compassionate orthodontist, Dr. Dorsch, is proud to be a leading provider of Invisalign and braces at Creekwood Orthodontics with locations throughout the state of Missouri, including Kansas City, Liberty, and Cameron. Since 1983, he has been helping kids, teens, and adults achieve the healthy and beautiful smiles they deserve. He is passionate about what he does and it truly does show. 

“At Creekwood Orthodontics, our mission is to always put our patient’s needs first, treating them with dignity, respect, kindness, and compassion while delivering the highest quality orthodontic care. We will utilize the latest treatment and technology in the orthodontic field to enhance patient comfort and delivery a superlative treatment experience. Our practice strives to recruit the most highly qualified, educated, and dedicated team of professionals to improve our patient’s oral health, appearance, self-confidence, and overall quality of life.” as stated on the dental practice’s website. 

When he is not at the office improving smiles, Dr. Dorsch spends time teaching as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in the Department of Craniofacial Orthopedics. He also spends time outside the office volunteering his time and talents to Smiles Change Lives and the Gladstone Health Fair.

A published author and lecturer on various orthodontic topics, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Westminster College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. Thereafter, he went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Orthodontics from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. 

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. As an orthodontist, Dr. Dorsch is responsible for identifying problems with the positioning of a patient’s teeth and with their oral development. He utilizes the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile. He also believes in creating strong relationships with his patients, their families, and the community as a whole.

Outside of the office, Dr. Dorsch enjoys ham radio, shooting sporting clays, competitive pistol and long-range target shooting, as well as traveling with his wife, Vicki.

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