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Bluegrass Oral Health Center was founded in 2006 by Dr. Andrew Burt with a vision for a center of advanced dentistry that could provide all facets of care in one patient setting. With an emphasis on balancing technology with tried-and-true conservative dentistry, the practice has grown tremendously. Bluegrass now has offices in Bowling Green, Morgantown, Smiths Grove, Munfordville, and Russellville, as well as, provides care for the Medical Center, Greenview Hospital, and WKU Athletics. We have grown to a network of 6 offices with over 70 team members, but continue to place focus on the individual, building strong relationships with our patients and our community.

Dr. Andrew Burt

After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1997, Doctor Andrew Burt returned to Bowling Green where he has been in private…

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Dr. Meghan Thomas

Doctor Meghan Thomas attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2006. She attended the University of Kentucky College…

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Dr. Christopher Todd Shuemaker

Doctor Shuemaker attended the University of Louisville for his undergraduate studies, receiving the McConnell Scholarship for political leadership, and graduated…

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Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer

Doctor Thomas Birkenhauer has been practicing at Bluegrass Oral Health since 2010.  During his time at the University of Kentucky he was voted class president…

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Dr. Daniel Birkenhauer

Doctor Daniel Birkenhauer arrived in Bowling Green in 2015. At the University of Kentucky Dr. Birkenhauer, was president of UK Shooting Sports and carried…

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Dr. Hayden Young

Doctor Hayden Young received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Brescia University in 2015 where he was also a member of the golf team for four years…

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Dr. Thomas F. Carroll

Dr. Thomas F. Carroll, graduate of The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, is returning to Bluegrass Oral Health Center. Tom has been in practice for over…

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Dr. Jake Clark

Dr. Clark received his Bachelors degree in Biology from Western Kentucky University in 2013. He then went on to dental school at The University…

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DMD University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Dr. Andrew Burt

After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1997, Doctor Andrew Burt returned to Bowling Green where he has been in private practice . Dr Burt attended Western Kentucky University as a student athlete (Football) in the early 1990’s and continues to be involved with WKU athletics as a member of the medical staff/team physicians. He loves all aspects of dentistry but truly enjoys the surgical/restorative aspect of implant and cosmetic dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Burt enjoys playing golf, boating, WKU and youth athletics, and spending time with family and friends.

BS University of Kentucky Biology DMD
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Dr. Meghan Thomas

Doctor Meghan Thomas attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2006. She attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and graduated in 2010 and moved to Bowling Green with her husband Dr. Birkenhauer to join Bluegrass Oral Health Center. Together they have 2 children. Dr. Thomas feels lucky to be in a practice that allows her to be both a dentist and a mother. She is a member of the American Dental Association and Kentucky Dental Association. She is also trained in BOTOX therapy by the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics and has enjoyed adding another life changing service to her practice. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family.

BS University of Louisville
DMD University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Dr. Christopher Todd Shuemaker

Doctor Shuemaker attended the University of Louisville for his undergraduate studies, receiving the McConnell Scholarship for political leadership, and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2003, with a minor in political science He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2008. He then practiced in Birmingham, AL for 5 years focusing on children’s dentistry. He moved to Bowling Green in 2013 with his wife Jennifer, who is a practicing Nephrologist. Together they have two children. Dr. Shuemaker has been practicing with Bluegrass Oral Health Center since late 2013 at primarily the Smith’s Grove and Morgantown offices. While he enjoys all areas of general dentistry, he particularly enjoys Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery. In his spare time, Dr. Shuemaker enjoys golf, softball, fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.

BS University of Kentucky Agricultural Biotechnology
DMD University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer

Doctor Thomas Birkenhauer has been practicing at Bluegrass Oral Health since 2010. During his time at the University of Kentucky he was voted class president by his classmates for all 4 years. After graduating he married Dr. Thomas and they joined the practice together. Dr. Birkenhauer enjoys many different aspects of dentistry, but loves full mouth rehabilitation because it requires the use of so many different skills and truly changes people’s lives. In his free time he enjoys fishing, hunting, woodworking, and spending time with his kids.

BS University of Kentucky
DMD University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Dr. Daniel Birkenhauer

Doctor Daniel Birkenhauer arrived in Bowling Green in 2015. At the University of Kentucky Dr. Birkenhauer, was president of UK Shooting Sports and carried this love of the game to Bowling Green as he now coaches Western’s Team. Dr. Daniel’s enjoys being able to provide as wide array of care as possible to his patients and continuing to expand the range of specialties we provide. In his free time he enjoys working with his wife Erin on their farm, taking care of horses, woodworking, fly fishing, and spending time with his dogs.

 

BS Brescia University Biology
DMD University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Dr. Hayden Young

Doctor Hayden Young received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Brescia University in 2015 where he was also a member of the golf team for four years. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2019. Dr. Young married his high school sweetheart Stephanie in 2018 and joined her in Bowling Green where she teaches at Plano Elementary, and then joined the Bluegrass Oral Health Center team. He enjoys providing care to patients, helping them obtain their best smiles, and is looking forward to practicing all aspects of general dentistry. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with friends and family.

DMD University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Dr. Thomas F. Carroll

Dr. Thomas F. Carroll, graduate of The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, is returning to Bluegrass Oral Health Center. Tom has been in practice for over 35 years in Bowling Green, has taught at the UK College of Dentistry in Lexington and has worked in private practice for the past several years.

Tom and his wife Rita have 3 children, Amanda Leigh, Scott and Matt, and have been residents of Bowling Green for more than 40 years. Tom and Rita, along with their family and friends, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary coming up soon in 2021.

Dr. Carroll is a member of Pennyrile Dental Society, the Kentucky Dental Association, and Tom is a life member of the American Dental Association. Tom has served in the local community as President of McNeil PTA, Bowling Green High PTO and Bowling Green Junior High site based committee. He has also served has a for the past 25 years served as assistant scout master for Boy Scout troop 202, based at First Christian Church. Dr. Carroll also served for many years as a volunteer Dentist at the Bowling Green Free Clinic, a non- profit treatment clinic for the working under class in the Barren River region. He has served two separate terms as President of the Pennyrile Dental Society and is currently a member of the Kentucky Dental Associates Executive Board of Directors.

Dr. Carroll is a Vietnam veteran, having served with the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Rangers, First Infantry Division (Big Red One) as a rifleman, from 1968-1969. For his service, Dr. Carroll earned the Battalion unit citation ribbon, the Vietnam service ribbon, the combat infantryman’s badge, the air medal with cluster, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Tom was honorably discharged in 1970 with the Rank of Drill Sergeant, and after graduating from Dental School in 1981, he settled in Bowling Green with his family.

Tom is excited to be coming “home” to Bluegrass Oral Health Center, which he was a part of until 2009. He is looking forward to reconnecting with both his professional colleagues, his many friends, and former patients.

DMD University of Louisville College of Dentistry

Dr. Jake Clark

Dr. Clark received his Bachelors degree in Biology from Western Kentucky University in 2013. He then went on to dental school at The University of Louisville and graduated in 2018. He has practiced in his hometown of Greenville, KY since graduating but now he is excited to be a part of Bluegrass Oral Health Center’s team.

He is married to his wonderful wife Emily and they have two children, Evie & Nash. Dr. Clark loves caring for his patients and creating positive dental experiences. Dr. Clark is a general dentist that performs a wide array of procedures. When he isn’t in the office Dr. Clark likes to play guitar with his friends, cook and spend time on the lake with his family.