Meet The Team

William S. Tinsley, D.D.S. has been practicing General Dentistry since 1989. Dr. Tinsley also performs dental hospital cases on Friday’s at local hospitals. He has staff privileges at Liberty Hospital and North Kansas City Hospital. He also donates his time to perform dentistry through Doctors With A Heart Foundation, Hillcrest Hope, Donated Dental Services and also performs full mouth rehabilitation on the residents of Immacolata Manor.

Interests outside of dentistry include Music, Traveling in his RV, Hiking, Sports, Fishing, Competing in BBQ contests and spending time with his wife Michelle, and children, Steven, Megan and Andrea. Dr. Tinsley was born and raised in Columbia, MO.

Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology
• Masters of Arts in Molecular Genetics
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• General Practice and Hospital Dental Residency
• University of Missouri – Columbia 1980
• University of Missouri – Columbia 1984
• University of Missouri – Kansas City 1988
• Barnes and Jewish Hospital – St Louis, MO 1987-1989

Professional Associations:
• American Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• Greater Kansas City Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Dental Organization for Adult Conscious Sedation
• Adult Cardiac Life Support Trained
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Academy of Laser Dentistry
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• Dental Lifeline

Christopher H. Shultz, D.D.S. has been practicing general dentistry since 1997, when he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Shultz is a life-long resident of the Greater Kansas City Area, a 1989 graduate of Oak Park High School. He graduated from William Jewell College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in 1993. Dr. Shultz donates his time, through the year providing free dental services for Doctors With A Heart Foundation, Hillcrest Hope and volunteering with the Donated Dental Services program, a humanitarian service for the disabled, elderly and medically compromised people.

Hobbies and interests outside of dentistry include Boating, Fishing, Golf, Sports, and spending time with his wife, Kristin, and children Jack and Ally.

Education:
 • Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
• William Jewell College
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• University of Missouri Kansas City, School of Dentistry

Professional Associations:
• American Dental Association
• Missouri Dental Association
• Greater Kansas City Dental Society
• Clay-Platte Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• Dental Lifeline

Brook A. Derenzy, D.D.S. has traveled full-circle with his return to Missouri. Originally from Fulton, Missouri, Dr. Derenzy graduated Cum Laude from Westminster College in 1997 with his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He then moved to Texas and attended dental school at the prestigious University of Texas –San Antonio Health Science Center (UTHSCSA), where he was Class President and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003.

He and his wife Lamar then moved from San Antonio to Bend, Oregon, where Dr. Derenzy was in private practice for nine years. While in Bend, he & his wife had two daughters, Sophia and Olivia. With the growth of his family, Dr. Derenzy decided to sell his practice and move closer to home.

Passionate about dentistry, Dr. Derenzy has been an avid proponent of technology in his years as a dentist. Down-to-earth in his approach to his patients, Dr. Derenzy creates relationships that seem more akin to friendship.  Dr. Derenzy also donates his time to Hillcrest Hope and Donated Dental Services to help those in need.

Outside the office, you will see Dr. Derenzy at volleyball matches, whether high school or club seasons. Both of his daughters play volleyball, seemingly year-round. If he has any other spare time, you may see him kayak fishing on Smithville Lake!

Education:
Westminster College
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (Cum Laude)
San Antonio Health Science Center University of Texas
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (Magna Cum Laude)

Professional Affiliations:
• Academy of General Dentistry
• International Congress of Implantology (ICOI)
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
• Spear Study Club
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• Dental Lifeline

Dr. Aaron White grew up a Missouri native. After graduating magna cum laude from Mizzou, where he obtained a B.S. in Biology, and a minor in Business, he went straight to dental school at UMKC. Upon graduating in the spring of 2021 with a DDS, he took his first position working in private practice out in Topeka, making the commute from Kansas City. He then spent time sharpening his clinical skills closer to home, in downtown Kansas City, before joining the team here at Seaport. Dr. White is a hungry learner and has invested much time into continued education. Interested in a wide variety of clinical procedures, Dr. White has taken advanced courses in Implants, Invisalign, and Endodontics among other specialties. He believes it is his duty to stay up to date on the latest research and innovations in the ever changing industry of dentistry. His pursuit is to be a multi-faceted clinician and he looks forward to treating all the oral health needs of the community, and developing a lasting relationship with his patient base.

A life long sports fan, Dr. Aaron White enjoys cheering on his favorite teams which include: The Kansas City Chiefs, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and Chelsea F.C. of the English Premier League. Outside of work, he enjoys hanging out with friends, remaining physically active, and traveling to new places. He also fancies himself a big movie and music expert (*self-proclaimed*).