Dr. Ken grew up in Hope, Arkansas, and has been dedicated to dentistry from the very beginning of his career. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas before going on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1986.

Following dental school, Dr. Ken proudly served in the United States Air Force Dental Corps, where he completed a general practice residency. He spent eight years in the Air Force as a general dentist, achieving the rank of Major and gaining valuable experience caring for patients of all ages.

After his military service, Dr. Ken returned to the University of Tennessee for specialty training in pediatric dentistry. He completed the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program in 1996 and soon after opened his private practice in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he has enjoyed serving children and families in the community ever since.

Dr. Ken and his wife Joy have two children, Molly and Miles. He also enjoys golf, fishing and college sports.