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T-SCORE LIFT Partnership Spotlights

As the T-SCORE LIFT grant continues to strengthen the relationship between local universities, health systems and public schools, special thanks are needed for those who have made these incredible connections possible.

Intervention 1 focused on getting students in front of professionals from a variety of health careers. To accomplish this, in each of the 5 T-SCORE LIFT sites, local professionals and graduate students were identified to go into the classroom. Once in the classroom, professionals and graduate students presented their career to students in the Introduction to Health Care class. Additionally, students attended field trips to the University of Kansas Medical Center where they were able to see the facilities, classrooms and lab spaces offered in different degree programs at KU Medical Center. Featured below are just some of the professionals who made intervention 1 possible.


Antjuan D. Hampton, DMD, MPH

Antjuan Hampton portraitDr. Antjuan D. Hampton is a Comfort Dental doctor who proudly serves the Kansas City community. He is a Mississippi native and received his formal dental education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the University of California Los Angeles. He is a Delta Dental scholar, IDID Scholar and has received several community dental awards.

Dr. Hampton has taken a professional and personal commitment to partner with each patient through education and skillsets in order to deliver high-quality dentistry with comfort. Dr. Hampton embarks on the opportunity to give back to his community. His passion for helping underserved and underrepresented communities is often noted through his philanthropy by giving free dental care annually and providing mentorship to aspiring dentists.

Outside of dentistry, he spends his free time staying active, traveling, trying new restaurants and always enjoys a good laugh.

Continuing Education and Memberships

Dr. Hampton is a member of A Hampton Hand LLC, American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, IDID Scholar, National Dental Association, Harbor – UCLA Hospital Dentistry Resident (2020), He continuously seeks out training and professional development opportunities that allow him to remain aware and knowledgeable about new dental practices and the latest technology being considered or used.

Professional Associations

  • American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, IDID Scholar, National Dental Association, Harbor – UCLA Hospital Dentistry Resident (2020)
  • Volunteer/ Service Experience
  • UNLV SDM Saturday morning clinic for women and children
  • Give Kids a Smile
  • Care Day (Comfort Dental)
  • Increasing Diversity in Dentistry

Linda D’Silva, PT, Ph.D.

Linda D'silva portraitDr. Linda D’Silva is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is a board-certified specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy and holds a specialist certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. D’Silva graduated with a master’s degree in physical therapy from the All-India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai, India. She obtained her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. D’Silva is the Director of the STABILITI lab at the University of Kansas, and her lab is focused on the development of innovative treatment strategies for the management of patients with neurological disorders. She is the Chair of the Research Committee of APTA Kansas and leads the Pathways committee of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in her department.

TSCORE-LIFT KS

University of Kansas Medical Center
TSCORE-LIFT KS
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-5000