Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission:

To base every decision on the needs of our patients.

To employ caring people who are the best in the field.

To continuously seek to improve our professional care and services for our patients so they may receive the best and most permanent treatment results.

To earn the confidence of our community by making professionalism and integrity our highest priority.

To provide, with the help of our parents and community, a positive and caring environment of excellence for our patients.

Our Vision:

To be the finest quality patient centered orthodontic practice in the central Kentucky area for children and adults, meeting each patient’s individual need.

Creator of more than 35,000 beautiful smiles, and counting!

Dr. Douglas D. Durbin

Committed to changing lives… one smile at a time.

“I feel very fortunate to play such an important role in the lives of so many people. To be able to combine my artistic tendencies, my concern for others and my strong sense of integrity each day is very gratifying. Yet, the real reward comes from helping kids and adults to feel comfortable with their appearance and live their lives with confidence and high self esteem. After a quarter-century as an orthodontist, I’m still powerfully motivated by this. In fact, it’s what has pushed me to pursue new levels of success and innovation in orthodontic care. And it’s what powers me to total commitment to each person’s unique needs.”

Fellow:

World Federation of Orthodontists

Fellow:

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

DMD:

Doctor of Dental Medicine (distinction), University of Kentucky College of Dentistry,
Lexington, KY, 1978

Military Service:

United States Air Force Dental Corps, Captain, 1978-81

MSD:

Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY, 1983

Inventor:

Flosspik polypropylene interproximal dental cleaner

Speaker/Lecturer:

Recognized authority on dentofacial orthopedics; lectures to orthodontists on a national scale regarding headgear-free appliance therapies; frequent network television appearances on orthodontic topics.

Researcher/Author:

12-year study of lifetime efficacy and benefits of fixed bonded invisible wire retainers, Journal for Clinical Orthodontics

Contributor:

American Association of Orthodontists, a foundation supporting orthodontic research and fellowship worldwide.

Member:

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics,
American Association of Orthodontists,
Southern Association of Orthodontists,
Kentucky Association of Orthodontists,
University of Kentucky Orthodontic Alumni Association,
American Dental Association,
Kentucky Dental Association,
Bluegrass Dental Society (past President)

Continuing Education:

Orthodontic diagnosis/treatment/retention, dentofacial orthopedics, surgical orthodontics, lingual orthodontics, TMJ treatment, Invisalign© treatment, orthodontic technology, genetic/cosmetic correction procedures.

Community Involvement:

Eagle Scout Review Board, Great Commission Fellowship Church (Wilmore) Elder, active with Southland Christian Church

Dr. John H. Huang

A personal ethic of excellence and top-quality care.

“During my decade as a general dentist, I learned how an attractive smile could positively influence someone’s quality of life. The more I observed orthodontists at work, I realized that I wanted to help provide such amazing changes for people. I also believe it’s my responsibility to be at the top of my game every day. I have a strong passion for excellence, and I make it my purpose to achieve the best results possible. That means attention to detail. It means never compromising on integrity or workmanship. And it means never shying away from doing what is right for you, no matter how challenging it might be.”

Fellow:

World Federation of Orthodontists

DMD:

Doctor of Dental Medicine (high distinction), University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry,
Lexington, KY, 1983

Military Service:

United States Army Dental Corps, Major, 1983-92

MS:

Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY 1995

BS:

Arts of Dentistry (high distinction), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1980

Member:

American Association of Orthodontists,
Southern Association of Orthodontists,
Kentucky Association of Orthodontists,
University of Kentucky Orthodontic Alumni Association,
American Dental Association,
Kentucky Dental Association,
Bluegrass Dental Society

Continuing Education:

Orthodontic diagnosis/treatment/retention, dentofacial orthopedics, surgical orthodontics, lingual orthodontics, TMJ treatment, Invisalign© treatment, orthodontic technology, genetic/cosmetic correction procedures.

Community Involvement:

Community preventive dentistry volunteer, American Legion member, Salvation Army supporter, American Red Cross instructor, Boy Scouts of American advisor, Special Olympics volunteer, Big Brother/Big Sisters volunteer, Centenary United Methodist Church member.

Dr. Thomas C. Garner

Treat every patient like family and give them superior care.

“My commitment to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics started during my three years as a family and cosmetic dentist. During that time I realized the joy I received from my cosmetic cases. These were the patients that were affected the most by my treatment. They wanted to come in and change their lives, and they had a greater self-esteem as a result of the treatment. From there, I naturally transitioned into orthodontics, so I could help kids and adults change their smile (and lives) in a less invasive manner than traditional dentistry. The practice of orthodontics from day one has exceeded all expectations! I am truly blessed to have great patients and a great job!”

Orthodontic Education:

Certificate in Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 2007

DMD:

University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, KY, 2002

MS:

Biology, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, 1997

BA:

Biology, Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY, 1996

Education Honors:

Dean’s List in Dental, Graduate, and Undergraduate Education

Member:

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics,
American Association of Orthodontists,
Southern Association of Orthodontists,
Kentucky Association of Orthodontists,
American Dental Association,
Kentucky Dental Association,
Louisville Dental Society,
American Student Dental Association 1998-2002, 2005-2007

Continuing Education:

Completion of the Tweed Course in April 2007 (orthodontic diagnosis, technology & mechanics), Invisalign© certified

Community Involvement:

Holy Spirit Catholic Church member