The Doctors
Dan Frederick was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. Kathryn was born in Memphis, TN and grew up in Southern California. They both attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, KY, where they met, and married in 1980. They graduated in 1982, both in the top ten of their class of 99. Dan was the top student, receiving membership in the Alpha Omega Fraternity for the highest scholastic achievement during the four years of study. They are members of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Fraternity, Beta Delta Honorary Dental Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Phi Delta, TDA and ADA.
Dan and Kathryn have lived in Columbia since 1982, and are in their 26th year of providing quality dental care to the community. Kathryn is the first woman dentist in Columbia and the surrounding area, providing for numerous patients who have sought her soft touch and small hands. Dan is known for his jovial nature and elaborate storytelling. They practice with a philosophy that emphasizes patient education and involvement, the provision of quality treatment in the most comfortable manner possible, offering modern techniques and services, as well as treatment options.
In addition to their dental practice, the Fredericks maintain a horse farm where they breed and raise American Quarter Horses for show. Since 1995, the Fredericks have competed on a national level within the quarter horse industry and have enjoyed much success. They also enjoy travel, jogging and football. They attend Bigbyville Methodist Church.
Dan and Kathryn have three children; Scott, an MTSU graduate, is an operation specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard and is stationed in California, Erin is a practicing dental hygienist and Jonathan is a high school sophomore. The newest addition to their family is a female english bulldog named Fergie, born in 2007. She is often seen with the Fredericks and usually generates alot of attention!
Our Staff
The Fredericks are very proud of their loyal and dedicated staff who work alongside them to ensure their patients receive the best care and experience possible.
Business Office
The business office staff, with many years of experience, includes Brandy Kilburn and Ninah Dickens. These women work very hard to accommodate appointment requests, schedule treatment in a timely and convenient manner and file insurance claims as a courtesy to our patients. They are very knowledgeable with regard to insurance benefits and limitations and strive to obtain accurate claims payments as efficiently as possible. They work with the patients and coordinate benefits and financial arrangements, demonstrating how affordable quality dental care can be. Brandy is also a dental assistant and can often be seen working chairside.
Hygiene
Our full-time hygienists are Erica Burleson, Haley Abernathy, Annie Thornton and Erica Bryant. Erica Burleson, Haley and Annie have worked with the Fredericks for several years, and skillfully provide a multitude of services including periodontal cleanings and follow up, polishings, application of medications, preventive care and patient education, all with modern equipment and a gentle touch. Both new patients and return patients receive thorough examinations, cancer screening and treatment diagnosis. Erica Bryant joined us in 2007, providing the same quality services with care, concern and a gentle touch.
Dental Assistants
The Fredericks are directly assisted by two very skilled and capable registered dental assistants, Janet Cormier and Amber Myers. Their knowledge and experience allows treatment to proceed efficiently and with a minimum of delay. The patient's comfort is their utmost concern. From the moment they greet the patient in the waiting room, their goal is to make the experience as convenient, effortless and stress-free as possible. It is not uncommon to hear patients laughing in the treatment rooms, catching up on the latest news with our assistants, who with 25 years of cumulative experience have become familiar faces to many of our patients.