KC CARE Health Center
Marsha Voelker has a diverse work experience in the dental field. Marsha is currently working as the Director of Oral Health Operations at KC CARE Health Center, a role they have held since December 2023. Prior to this, they were the Oral Health Manager at the same organization from March 2022 to December 2023. Before joining KC CARE Health Center, Marsha worked as the Dental Department Outreach Supervisor at a previous organization from August 2021 to March 2022. Marsha has also been involved in teaching, serving as an Adjunct Faculty at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley Health Science Institute since May 2012. Marsha has additionally held positions as a Dental Assistant for a disaster response team, a Registered Dental Hygienist at various dental practices and staffing agencies, and an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at UMKC School of Dentistry, where they directed courses and conducted research. Furthermore, Marsha has experience as a Program Director and Lead Instructor for Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Program at Central Carolina Community College. Overall, Marsha Voelker has a strong background in dental healthcare, education, and leadership roles.
Marsha Voelker completed their education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Marsha earned a Certificate in Dental Assisting in 1998, a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2003, and a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education in 2005. Prior to attending UNC-Chapel Hill, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Pfeiffer University in 1994. Additionally, Marsha has obtained various certifications, including as a Registered Dental Hygienist from the North Carolina Dental Hygiene Board in 2003 and from the Kansas Dental Board in 2018, as well as a Certified Dental Assistant from the Dental Assisting National Board in 1998. Marsha has recently received a certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control from the Dental Assisting National Board in 2024.
KC CARE Health Center
Just as it was formed to do in 1971, KC CARE Health Center (formerly Kansas City CARE Clinic) exists to promote health and wellness by providing quality care, access, research and education to the under-served and all people in our community. Today KC CARE provides health care services in general medicine, HIV prevention and primary care, behavioral health, and dentistry. We accomplish this with a full-time staff of nearly 160 and over 700 volunteers. One of the largest charitable community health clinics in the country, KC CARE Health Center became a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2015. KC CARE is funded through patient payments, insurance reimbursement, donations, grants, special events, United Way, and contributed goods and services. We are located in three urban locations along major bus routes in Kansas City, Missouri. With its current funding, staff and volunteers, KC CARE cares for more than 10,000 clinical patients and touches more than 20,000 through community services. Get involved with KC CARE, and be a part of our mission!