J. Fred Arnold, III, DMD, FAACD

Dr. Arnold is a proud Lexington native, where he attended the University of Kentucky for both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees. Finishing his dental training with highest distinction, Dr. Arnold went on to complete a General Practice Residency in the United States Airforce. In 1987, he returned to Lexington to begin in the practice that is Arnold Dental today.

Dr. Arnold is widely considered an expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He is one of less than a hundred Accredited Fellows in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the highest achievable credential. He is a contributing editor for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, has served as the Accreditation Chairman and Accreditation/Fellowship Examiner for the AACD, and is an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He has lectured all over the country, teaching other dentists how to practice the highest level of esthetic dentistry.

In his free time, Dr. Arnold cherishes spending time with his wife, Holly, and three daughters. He loves to golf, snow ski, and play with his two dogs, Tate and Ruby… in addition to a nice glass of Kentucky bourbon.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
D.M.D. (1984) with High Distinction
Wright-Patterson Medical Center, General Practice Residency (1985)

Professional Experience

United States Air Force, Dental Officer 1984 – 1987

Private Practice, Lexington, Kentucky 1987 – present

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Accreditation and Fellowship Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry

Contributing Editor, Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry

Lecturer at Dental meetings in 12 different states and countries

Past Board member, American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry

Past Accreditation Chairman, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Fellowships and Awards

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society

Accreditation, 2003, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Fellowship, 2006, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Fellowship, 2010, International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics

Outstanding Service Award, 2012, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Multiple Gold medals, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Gallery

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – Accredited Fellow

International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics – Fellow

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Academy of General Dentistry

American Dental Association

Kentucky Dental Association

Bluegrass Dental Society

Kentucky Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Member, Bale Doneen Method

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