The Kentucky Board of Dentistry comprises 14 members tasked with protecting the public by regulating oral health practitioners in the Commonwealth. This includes ten voting members, each appointed by the governor to a four-year term. Of these, seven are licensed dentists, two are licensed dental hygienists, and one is a citizen-at-large who represents the public. One non-voting ex-officio member from the University of Kentucky and one from the University of Louisville represent the state's two dental schools. A non-voting ex-officio from one of the Commonwealth's dental hygiene degree programs represents the interests of the hygiene programs. Finally, a non-voting ex-officio from the Department for Public Health represents the department's interests.
Bradley Fulkerson, DMD, MSD (Board Vice President) - First appointed in 2016, Dr. Fulkerson spent three years as board president and was appointed to a second board term in 2021. Dr. Fulkerson earned his DMD from the University of Kentucky and his Master of Science in Dentistry at Indiana University. He is a pediatric dentist practicing at Dr. Fulkerson's Pediatric Dentistry in Henderson, KY.
Lisa Johnston Arthur, RDH - Lisa Johnston was first appointed to the board in December 2019 and is currently serving her second term, which will end in June 2027. She is a graduate of Lexington Community College's dental hygiene program and currently practices at Beaumont Family Dentistry in Lexington, KY.
Rebecca Bishop Green, DMD - Dr. Green was appointed to her first term on the board in August 2023, which will expire in June 2027. She earned her dental degree at the University of Louisville Dental School and currently practices at M.R. Bishop DMD and Associates in Nicholasville, KY.
Bruce Haskell, DMD, PhD - Appointed to the board in July 2022, Dr. Haskell received his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh, and his PhD and orthodontic certification from the University of Rochester. He served in the USAF and was in private practice in Louisville for 39 years. He currently teaches part-time at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville.
Leslie Horn, DMD - Appointed in July 2024, Dr. Leslie Horn is serving her first term which will expire in July 2028. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. A periodontist, Dr. Horn is the owner of Beaumont Periodontics in Lexington, KY, and teaches part-time at the University of Louisville.
Katherine von Lackum, DMD, PhD - Appointed to the board in 2023, Dr. von Lackum 's first term will end in June 2027. She is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry and is board-certified in periodontology. Dr. von Lackum is the proprietor of Modern Periodontics in Lexington, KY.
Thadler Schroeder, DMD - Dr. Thad Schroeder was appointed to the Board in July 2022 and is serving his first term which will expire in July 2026. Dr. Schroeder is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He practices at Schroeder Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Lexington, KY.
Lory Dean Wilson, RDH - Lory Wilson was appointed to her first board term in September 2022. She is a graduate of Transylvania University as well as Lexington Community College's dental hygiene program. Lory practiced in general periodontal dentistry and as an adjunct instructor at BCTC. She is currently a substitute hygienist.
John Hurley, MA - John David Hurley was appointed to the citizen-at-large position on the Board in 2024. He is a Customer Access Associate with the Jessamine County Public Library and holds a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science.
Julie McKee, DMD (ex-officio) - Representing the Department of Public Health, Dr. McKee graduated from the University of Louisville and currently serves the Commonwealth as the State Dental Director.
Allison Wright, DMD (ex-officio) - Dr. Wright Represents the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and is currently the Assistant Dean of Admissions.
Paula Collins, DMD (ex-officio) - Representing the University of Louisville Dental School, Dr. Collins is a graduate of UofL and is a professor in the school's Department of Comprehensive Dentistry.
Joseph Evans, DDS (ex-officio) - Representing Kentucky's dental hygiene programs, Dr. Evans is the program director for Western Kentucky University's hygiene program.