Dentist in Corbin
Get to Know Dr. Katherine Whitaker
Born and raised in Bardstown, KY, Dr. Whitaker is thrilled to be serving patients and families from all over the Tri-County community. Simply put, she believes in treating people like people. Every time you see her, she’ll tend to your personal dental needs with professionalism, warm respect, and a conservative approach that still gives you plenty of options to accomplish your goals.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Whitaker was interested in the medical field from a young age, and she ended up shadowing several different dentists throughout her education, including one particularly entertaining one who showed her how fulfilling the field could be. Soon enough, she realized that dentistry was the right place for her. While it has a narrow enough scope of practice that you can become a master of your craft, it also has plenty of variety that keeps things interesting. She genuinely loves coming to work every day!
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
After completing her undergraduate degree at Georgetown College, Dr. Whitaker pursued her doctorate at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She has also earned her certification in IV sedation from UAB and is actually the only dentist within a 50-mile radius of Corbin who offers this service for adult patients in need! On top of having certifications in ACLS and laser dentistry, she has trained in the Implant Continuum through the University of Florida with Implant Educators.
What Do You Like to Do Outside of the Dental Office?
At home, Dr. Whitaker has two adorable sons named David and Deacon with her husband, Matt, who she married in 2012. In her free time, she loves following University of Kentucky athletics, the Cincinnati Bengals (Who Dey!), and whichever sports teams her sons are on. She also enjoys playing piano, completing crochet projects and puzzles, reading historical fiction, playing Putt-Putt golf, and bowling. If she could attend a trivia night every night, she absolutely would! Dr. Whitaker also appreciates a good pair of fun socks, especially themed for the season at hand, and loves when patients pick out a pair to show off at their appointment.
Fun Fact: She is a former recording artist! In high school, Dr. Whitaker was part of a dulcimer group called Next Generation that made a CD of traditional and original songs.