Staff
Dr. Katherine King is a Somerset native. Her father, Dr. B.E. King, practiced dentistry in Somerset from 1957-1982. Katherine is a 1975 graduate of Somerset High School. In 1978 she graduated Transylvania University, where she was named outstanding pre-dental student. She subsequently graduated (1982) from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Dr. King has served on the voluntary faculty of both the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville Colleges of Dentistry and Hygiene. Dr. King has served on the Pulaski County Board of Health as well as the Lake Cumberland District Board of Health and is a member of the American and Kentucky Dental Associations. Dr. Bobby Smith is a native of Harlan County. Bobby is a 1994 graduate of Leslie County High School. In 1998 he graduated from Alice Loyd College and he is a 2005 graduate of The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He has been practicing general dentistry since 2005 and is a member of the American and Kentucky Dental Associations. On a personal note Dr. Smith is an avid outdoorsman and he especially enjoys fishing. Renee Wilson joined our dental team in September 1998 as a front office receptionist. Soon after her hire date she began assisting Dr. King in dental procedures. She graduated from the expanded duty dental assisting program at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2002. She is certified in x-ray training along with OSHA and CPR. She also attends a minimum of 5 continuing education courses per year to ensure the latest in dental products and techniques. She was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky and lives with her husband George and their five children. Bridgett Asberry has been a part of our staff for the last seven years. She is certified in dental radiology and in 2002 completed the Expanded duties dental assisting program at The University of Louisville. She is currently in the dental hygiene program at The Big Sandy Community and Technical College. She hopes to return to our staff in the future as a full time hygienist. For now she is with us only part time as an assistant. Sharon Stoneman has been a registered dental hygienist for the past 24 years. Graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with a major in Christian Education in 1978, she subsequently attended Michael J. Owens College and graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major in Dental Hygiene in 1981. Sharon received her certificate in Advanced Qualified Personnel (expanded duties) to do restorative work from Ohio State University in August 1982. For 18 years she practiced dental hygiene in the state of Michigan. In 1999 she moved to Kentucky with her husband and began working for Dr. Katherine King in October 2000. She enjoys the dental hygiene profession, the technical skills involved and working with patients to improve their oral health. Erika Hatfield, RDH joined the well-established dental practice in June 2002. She attended Somerset Community College and Lexington Community College, earning a degree in Dental Hygiene. Some of the important services she provides are initial evaluations, x-rays, oral cancer screenings, oral hygiene education, and, of course, cleanings. Ongoing CPR training and continuing education courses are required for Erika in order to meet safety standards and stay current with new technology. Shellie Book is a single parent of two children. She was born and raised in East Bernstadt, where she still resides. She has worked as a dental assistant in Dr.’s King, Connelley and Smith’s office since July of 2007. She is a graduate of The Bluegrass Community and Technical College Dental Assisting program. She is certified in radiology, coronal polishing expanded duties, OSHA and CPR. She attends a minimum of 5 continuing education courses per year to ensure that she is knowledgeable in the latest dental products and technology. In the future Shellie plans to apply for the Dental Hygiene program at Big Sandy College. Kristy Jones joined our dental team in April of 2007. She has worked as a dental assistant for the past four years. She is a graduate of Lexington Dental Academy where she received her certification in dental radiology. She attends several continuing education courses per year to learn the newest dental techniques. She also completes OSHA and CPR training every year.
Angela joined our staff in August of 2007. She is the receptionist and accounts manager. She has recently moved to Somerset , where she lives with her husband and their four children. Angela attends several seminars per year as well as OSHA and CPR training.
St. Apollonia, original stained glass window designed and executed by Dr. Katherine King, is the Patron Saint of dentistry. She was tortured and martyred in c.249 in Alexandria Egypt. After her teeth were broken with pincers, she was given the choice of renouncing her faith or being burned alive. She chose the later by leaping into the fire herself. She is most often depicted holding pincers and a gilded tooth. This art work is displayed in the dental practice of Drs. King, Connelley and Lancaster.
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