Meet Dr. Claire Stroede
Orthodontist in KS
Dr. Claire Stroede (pronounced STROH-dee) was raised on a farm near Kanopolis, Kansas. She attended high school in the neighboring town of Ellsworth. After graduating first in her high school class, Dr. Stroede left the family farm to study mechanical engineering at Kansas State University. While at K-State, she earned B.S. and M.S. degrees, graduating with highest honors and a nearly perfect GPA. Dr. Stroede proudly represented K-State on the national academic stage as both a Goldwater Scholar and a National Science Foundation Graduate Student Fellow.
After spending 6 years in Manhattan, Dr. Stroede moved to Wichita and worked as a structural engineer in the aircraft industry. Dr. Stroede spent 6 years in Wichita working to maintain the safety of general aviation aircraft. She analyzed metal fatigue and crack growth in aircraft parts to determine when parts should be inspected or replaced. Dr. Stroede held the title of Senior Engineer before she was blessed with the opportunity to pursue a long-time interest in dentistry.
Things to Know About Dr. Stroede
- Raised in Kanopolis, Kansas
- B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from K-State
- Former Senior Structural Engineer in the aircraft industry
- DDS from the University of Nebraska
- Orthodontic Certificate and M.S. degree from Ohio State
- Former Orthodontic Associate in Kansas City, Missouri
- Proud owner of Stroede Orthodontics
- Committed to taking excellent care of her patients!
Welcome! Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, enjoyable, and rewarding experience every time you visit our orthodontic office. We look forward to working with you.
