At Hughes Family Dental, we only select team members who strive to make the dental experience as comfortable as possible. Our team is friendly, knowledgeable, and will go above and beyond to help you. Do not hesitate to ask our staff for help before, during, or after a visit to Hughes Family Dental.
Dr Karen Hughes
Dentist, Owner
Dr. Hughes has been the owner of Hughes Family Dental for over 10 years. She went to University of Louisville for Undergraduate and Dental School. Her favorite parts of dentistry are changing people's lives by improving their smiles, and making dental-phobic patients comfortable with treatment.
Freda
Office Manager, Insurance Claims Specialist
Freda has been in the dental field for 18 years, 10 of which have been with Hughes Family Dental. Freda is a self-proclaimed dental-phobe, and loves helping patients feel more comfortable coming to the dentist. She is wonderful at filing dental claims and making sure you get the most out of your dental insurance benefits. When not at work she spends time with husband Mike, her two grown children, and 2 grandkids.
Marilyn
Receptionist, Scheduler, and Assistant
Marilyn has been in the dental field for 5 years, all at Hughes Family Dental. She is actually Dr. Hughes’ mother. Marilyn is the jack-of-all-trades in our office, and is also known to play practical jokes on anyone she meets. Her favorite part of being in the dental field is meeting new people every day and seeing people smile after cosmetic dentistry is completed. Her hobbies are refinishing furniture, gardening, and reading. She is kept busy with her husband Terry and 7 grandchildren.
Gaisony
Dental Hygienist
Gaisiny has been a registered dental hygienist for 6 years. She went to University of Louisville Dental Hygiene School. She loves the dental field because she enjoys helping people get clean healthy teeth and smile. She spends her time with husband Steve and young children Rylin and Daden. She is excellent at crafts, gardening, and DIY projects.
Madeline
Dental Hygienist
Madeline has been a registered dental hygienist for 2 years. She went to University of Louisville Dental Hygiene School. Her favorite parts of dentistry are getting to know the patients on a personal level, and seeing people smile after a good dental visit. Her hobbies include camping, hiking, cooking, and crafts. She spends her time with her fiancé, and planning her wedding for next spring.
Katie
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Katie has been a dental assistant for 9 years. She loves helping people achieve their dream smile and seeing their first reaction upon seeing their new smile. Her favorite hobby is being a mother. Her family includes husband Derik and 2 daughters Brylee and Aria.
Rachelle
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Rachelle has been a dental assistant for 20 years. She loves being able to help people smile after dental work. Her hobbies include walking, taking care of her kitties, and she is a huge University of Kentucky fan. She spends her time taking care of her family-husband Kyle, and children Peyton and Landon.