Dr. B. E. King, DMD

Our practice was established in 1957 by Dr. King's father, Dr. B.E. King. In 1982, Dr. Katherine King joined her father's practice. The practice has maintained a progressive, high quality, high tech program based on exceptional clinical skills and patient service.

Today, we consist of three licensed dentists: Dr. Katherine King, Dr. Richard Connelley and Dr. Bobby Smith (with a total of 61 years of combined clinical experience). We employ three licensed dental hygienists, three expanded duties dental assistants and a two person front office staff, trained in insurance billing, scheduling and patient service.

A high emphasis is placed on continuing education for our licensed dentists and hygienists as well as all staff members. We annually far exceed the requirements set by the KY Board of Dentistry for continuing education. Our dentists are active in the KY Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Our doctors have served as voluntary faculty for both the University of KY School of Dentistry and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. In both schools our practice has been a preceptor for students.

All staff members maintain strict infection control policies set by OSHA. We strive to offer exceptional dental care to all of our patients in a professional and caring environment.

The importance of contributing to our local community is recognized by volunteering for local health fairs, working with our local health department to implement preventive dental programs, visiting local schools to discuss careers in dentistry as well as oral hygiene. Our practice offers the Dr. B.E. King Scholarship awarded to a senior student selected by their school who endeavors to pursue a career in the field of dentistry, These scholarships are awarded at all of the local high schools.

We are excited about our association with the Lake Cumberland Laser Clinic. This is viewed as a great opportunity to expand our services in order to provide a more comprehensive cosmetic experience for our patients. Lake Cumberland Laser Clinic shares our values of professionalism, ethics and service to our patients.