Dr. Fred Schroeder
Dr. Schroeder grew up in a small town in rural Ohio. After graduating high school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California at Davis. In 1978 he graduated from the University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry. A Big Blue fan, he decided to remain in Kentucky where he spent a year in Middlesboro, KY before settling in Lexington. He has been in practice for over 30 years. He is skilled in general dentistry and prides himself in staying current with the most advanced techniques and equipment available. His extended studies include orthodontic, implants, cosmetics and T.M.J. Although most of his time is spent at the office, Dr. Schroeder also enjoys skiing, soccer, running, travel, lawn and garden and whatever his kids are currently involved with. His wife, Carol, is the office manager for the practice. While not working on projects for our office she works at the VA as an audiologist. His children, Tali, Thad and Katie, take up most of his time outside the office. Tali is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and is currently self-employed teaching English as a second language at BCTC and is the owner of a home improvement company. He and his wife, Beatrice, are the proud parents of Dr. Schroeder’s first grandchild, Aleksandros. Thad is a graduate of the University of Louisville where he received his bachelors of science in cellular biology. He is currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky’s graduate program where he will receive his Master’s in protein chemistry and will begin dental school July 2010. Katie is a freshman at DePauw University where she is studying anthropology. She is a member of the school’s equestrian team.
Dr. Dahlen grew up in Lawrenceburg, KY. She attended
University of Kentucky, where she received her undergraduate degree in Food Science. Upon graduation, she worked full-time at Four Roses Distillery in the Research and Development Department. Although she enjoyed this job, she decided to follow her passion for medicine and art and return to dental school. As a true blue fan, she received her dental education from the University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry and graduated in May 2009. In her free time, Dr. Dahlen loves to ride horses, mainly hunter jumpers. She also plays tennis, hikes at the Red River Gorge, and enjoys painting. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Kentucky Dental Association, and she aspires to work with teams of medical mission groups overseas.