Meet the Staff
EDDA
Full Time Hygienist
Office Manager
Office Administrator
Dr. Patty Thompson
Dr. Thompson has been in the dental field since 1987. She started out as a dental assistant before dental school. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Louisville in 1993 and Graduated with her Doctorate in Dentistry in 1997. Dr. Thompson has been in private practice in the Fern Creek area for 25 years.
She was born and raised in the Louisville area. She grew up in the South End of Louisville in a large Catholic family. She attended St. Thomas More Grade school and parish and Followed up at Holy Rosary Academy High School. Dr. Thompson is a member of The Louisville Dental Society, Kentucky Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Thompson has raised two children , a son, Zachary, and a daughter, Zoe. She stays busy with her kids activities, but in her free time enjoys taking long walks, hiking, and traveling.
Cindi Kuebler
** Celebrated 25 years of service with Dr. Thompson in 2023
Cindi has been in the practice since 1992. She has a degree in dental hygiene from University of Louisville as well as being a certified EDDA. She was born and raised in Louisville and graduated from Mercy Academy. She likes to spend time with friends and family, fish, sing in the choir, and paint in her free time.
Dana Ahern
A Louisville native, graduated from SHA in 1990. Her love of people, science, & detail led her to pursue a career in the dental field. First, a certification in dental assisting; then an EDDA. Dana graduated from JCC. After 13 years as an EDDA, Dana was motivated to go back to school and pursue her Dental Hygiene degree. A graduate of the University of Louisville Dental Hygiene Program in 2005. She has been a practicing Hygienist for 18 years. 2009-2019 she worked Part-time for Dr. Patty Thompson. She returns to join the team at Dr. Patty Thompson’s Full-time. Her hobbies include tennis, traveling, photography, painting, and sports.
Allison Embry
Allison is the newest member of the team, joining us after many years of working for local nonprofits.
Allison and her husband, Stuart live in Shelbyville, KY where Stuart is a Worship Pastor.
They have three sons, Tyler (Kellie), Brendan (Bailey) and Luke. They also have 3 grandsons, Sawyer, Bransyn and Brooks who bring them immense joy.
Allison loves singing, hiking, playing pickle ball, and spending time with her family and friends.
Shelley Scott
Shelley is a retired teacher of 33 years. She is a native of Louisville and recently moved to Simpsonville with her husband, Jay. She has been a patient of the practice for 25 years and is honored to be a member of the team!
Shelley is the proud mother of two grown daughters, Katelyn and Kennedy. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, hosting friend and family gatherings, and has recently developed a love of pickleball.