Dr. VanYperen joined North Kansas City Dental in 2013. He received a Bachelors degree in Microbiology, then attended Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon graduation, he was admitted to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society, and received an award from the American Academy of Prosthodontics for advanced achievement in prosthodontics. He grew up in the Kansas City area, and was happy to return to the northland, where he now lives with his wife, Amy, and their 4 children. He enjoys sports, music, movies, and the outdoors. Volunteering through the TeamSmile organization has been a great way for him to give back to the Kansas City community.

Dr. VanYperen enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a special interest in restoring function and aesthetics for patients through dental implants. He completed training in surgical placement of dental implants at Whitecap Institute Center for Dental Implant Training. His goal is to provide comfortable, comprehensive dental care to all of his patients by utilizing the latest techniques and technology.