Background
Gossett, Donald Lance was born on August 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Donald William and Shirley Gertrude (Lance) Gossett.
oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Gossett, Donald Lance was born on August 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Donald William and Shirley Gertrude (Lance) Gossett.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University Missouri, Kansas City, 1977. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Missouri, Kansas City, 1981.
Resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 1981-1984. Practice dentistry specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery St. Joseph, Missouri, since 1984. Assistant professor oral surgery University Missouri Dental School, Kansas City, 1981.
Teaching staff Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, since 1985.
Member legislation and health care committees St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. Den leader, pack secretary and treasurer Boy Scouts American. Fellow American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College ORal and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Member American Dental Association, Midwest Society Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (secretary-treasurer, Missouri chapter legis committee), Northwest Missouri Dental Society (program director since 1985), International Congress Oral Implantologists. Lodges: Rotary (international representative St. Joseph since 1986).
Married Sheryl Ann Akers, August 25, 1979. Children: Dustin Lance, Lauren Ashley.