Meet Our Doctors

At Mortenson Family Dental, our amazing doctors are extremely experienced and committed to providing legendary service. Please take a minute to get to know these professionals who serve you so well.

	Dr. O. Wayne Mortenson Dr. Mortenson was born and raised in the small town Elfrida, in Southern Arizona. He received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in agriculture. After working for many years teaching, farming and for Ralston Purina, Dr. Mortenson and his wife Sue decided it was time for a change, and moved the family to Louisville, Kentucky, so that he could attend dental school. The farming bug never left Dr. Mortenson though, and you will still find him most weekends, and any chance he can get, working at his farm in Oldham County. After graduating from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1979, Dr. Mortenson opened his first dental practice in what was then a small town Middletown Kentucky. Dr. Mortenson's kids can remember him anxiously counting the bricks on the outside of his office building in excitement and anticipation as he attempted to determine the building’s size after renting it. That practice has now expanded to seventeen offices, thanks to Dr. Mortenson’s great vision, and has treated thousands of patients over the years. Patients of Dr. Mortenson say that it is his caring personality and kind nature that make him such a great dentist. When his practice first opened, Dr. Mortenson saw patients and Sue worked at the front desk. With a lot of hard work and determination the Mortensons have built their practice over the years from those first few initial patients to the many thousands they serve today. They have also been privileged to have all four of their children enter the field of dentistry in one way or another. Dr. Mortenson is a qualified member of the Crown Council. He was instrumental in putting together the Mastermind Group, an association of the leading dentists in the country, and recently recognized for its excellence. Dr. Mortenson has received numerous awards for his charitable work including, the Garth Brooks Teammates for kids award.
	Dr. Aaron S. Berger Dr. Aaron S. Berger is a Louisville native who grew up just a few miles away from his current office location on Poplar Level Road. Both of his parents came from very large families in Louisvile, and Dr. Berger is very happy to be practicing so close to home, family, and friends. After graduating from DeSales High School, he attended Bellarmine University on a soccer and academic scholarships, and earned a B.A. in Biology prior to obtaining his DMD from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He enjoys continuing his professional development by attending advanced educational courses in all areas of dentistry including cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, rotary endodontics, implant restoration, and oral conscious sedation. Dr. Berger enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and takes great pride in providing his patients with an honest opinion, and gentle treatment, with great attention to detail. He loves it when his patients tell him daily, that they “didn’t feel a thing” Dr. Berger met his wife Racheal while still in high school and married in 2004. They have a 4 year old chocolate lab named Daisy and Dr. Berger and his wife still play indoor soccer with friends every week. Dr. Berger occasionally enjoys participating in local driving events sponsored by the SCCA
	Dr. Scott Boatright Dr. Scott Boatright is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Boatright spent a few years practicing in Paducah, Kentucky, before returning to Louisville. Since joining our team in 2000, Dr. Boatright has proven to not only give the very best dental care to his patients, but also provides them with outstanding service.
	Dr. Marianne Campbell Dr. Marianne Campbell graduated from University of Louisville Dental School in 1991, and since then has focused on continuing her professional development. Dr. Campbell has continued her education in sedation dentistry, laser dentistry and has completed course work at the Pankey Institute. Dr. Campbell was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, has 3 children, and in her free time enjoys her "Mom" time with her kids, watching and participating in sports and working around the house.
	Dr. James Elias A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Dr. Elias has been in practice since 1994. As a family dentist, he takes time to explain exactly what he will be doing and how long the procedure will take. Dr. Elias has furthered his practice by investing in many new and exciting technologies. These include two different types of dental lasers and a CEREC, which allows him to start and finish a crown in the same appointment. When he’s not working, Dr. Elias spends time with this wife Patti and their three children, Jack, Regan, and Sawyer.
	Dr. Jessica Eugenio I graduated from the University of Louisville Dental School in 1996. It seemed only appropriate that I attended U of L because all of my dentist, orthodontists and oral surgeons were U of L grads. I have practiced for the last 6.5 years at advanced dental center in Louisville. I have attended numerous continuing education courses, including rotary endodontics and orthodontics. I am also Invisalign certified and a member of the Kentucky Association of Women Dentists. I am a very caring and compassionate dentist that takes great pride in making my patients feel at ease. I have been married since 1994 to Jun Eugenio and we have two children, Lauren 9 and Rhys 6. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, biking, reading, and knitting.
	Dr. Robert Fuchs Dr. Robert Fuchs received his D.M.D. from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1979, graduating in the top 5% of his class. Opening his practice in June 1979, Dr. Fuchs has practiced General Dentistry at his present location since 1980, where he helps patients maintain optimum oral health. Dr. Fuchs is a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, which is widely recognized as one of the country's most prestigious post-graduate teaching institutions for neuromuscular health and cosmetics. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association and the Louisville Dental Society as well as an associate member of the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Fuchs has been married to his wife Martha since 1974 and they have three children, Lauren, Danny and Carolyn. Other than dentistry, his main hobby is golf, which he shares with the entire family. Martha is a former Women's Falls Cities champion, Lauren graduated from University of Notre Dame on a golf scholarship, and Carolyn is on a golf scholarship to the University of Dayton. Danny is a 4 handicap and attends Vanderbilt University, where he studies civil engineering.
	Dr. C. Bryan Fox Dr. C. Bryan Fox is a graduate of the University of Louisville Dental School, and has pursued many continuing education opportunities in sedation dentistry, Invisalign®, and cosmetic dentistry. He is willing to work with you to see that your dental needs are taken care of in as few visits as possible. Dr. Fox's talents aren't limited to dentistry, he is also lead singer for a rock band, that plays several shows a month at local venues. When he's not working or rockin', Dr. Fox spends his time with his wife Ryan and his beautiful girls Dylan and Pepper.
	Dr. Joe Koval Dr. Joseph Koval was born in Orange County, New York, but moved to Kentucky in time to attend Oldham County High School. He continued his education at the University of Louisville, and after graduating from the School of Dentistry, Dr. Koval joined the Mortenson Family Dental team, and has practiced in Shelbyville, Kentucky since then. Dr. Koval and his wife Holly, have three children, Nicole, Haley, and Ryan, and a dog (a boxer named Jersey). They enjoy spending time boating on different lakes around the state. Holly has recently stopped working as a Registered Nurse, to take on the bigger task of raising three children! Dr. Koval prides himself on winning the Best Looking Dentist award for Kentucky three years running. And if there is any time left after practicing dentistry, raising three children and a dog, going to the lake, and winning awards, Dr. Koval spends it restoring his classic mustang.
	Dr. Richard Lynn Krantz Dr. Krantz was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His family eventually moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana, where he graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1959. He attended Indiana University and received his B.A. in Science in 1963. After graduation from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1967, he worked for the Kentucky Department of Public Health where he traveled throughout the state, providing dental care for the Head Start program. While working in a small town in northeastern Kentucky, he met and married his wife, Judith. They have two daughters , Ericka Mystique, and Jacen Tralayne, and 6 grandchildren. In 1969 thru 1976, Dr. Krantz was an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville Dental School where he taught Community and Preventive Dentistry. In 1976 thru 1999 he taught part-time, teaching Oral Diagnosis and Emergency Dentistry. He was also in private practice during this time. Dr. Krantz also gave back to the community of Louisville, Kentucky, providing free dentistry one day a month, to patients who did not have dental insurance or who did not qualify for public assistance. These patients were referred to Dr. Krantz by St. Vincent DePaul Society, and Volunteers of America. Dr. Krantz is certified in Laser Dentistry for soft tissue management, and continues to pursue opportunities in continuing education. When not working, Dr. Krantz enjoys the company of his grandchildren, doing magic tricks for them. He also enjoys baking, and often shows up at his office with fresh baked breads or desserts. He has an interesting hobby of making walking sticks. He calls them “Rick Stix’s”. They are some of the most beautiful walking sticks you will find. They are hand rubbed to bring out a rich patina only found by hours of attention. He is also a self proclaimed computer geek, and has five computers in his home office, one for each of his grandchildren to play on when they come to visit. Dr. Krantz is an avid reader of science fiction and has an extensive library.
	Dr. Gary Meeks Dr. Gary Meeks earned a Certificate of Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the University of Florida School of Dentistry in July 2001. The University of Florida boasts a highly respected dental program that is well known for its advanced dental education. Dr. Meeks’ professional objective is to provide the highest quality care in comprehensive and aesthetic dentistry, utilizing the most innovative and advanced materials and technology available for his patients. A Louisville native, Dr. Meeks is a 1992 graduate of DuPont Manual High School. He is active in the community as a Germantown baseball coach and as an assistant coach for a local high school. After graduating from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee with a B.S. in Biology, Dr. Meeks decided to pursue a career in dentistry and enrolled in the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, he was awarded a residency at the prestigious University of Florida Postgraduate Advanced General Dentistry Program. During this time he gained valuable experience in all aspects of dentistry from hospital based care to advanced cosmetic procedures. Dr. Meeks is now in general practice.
	Dr. Matt Morgan Dr. Matt Morgan graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1996 and then completed an additional year of training through the University’s hospital-based General Practice Residency. Dr. Morgan joins the Mortenson Family Dental team at our Glenmary location after 9 years of practice in Bardstown, Kentucky. Dr. Morgan currently lives in Bardstown, Kentucky, with his wife Kelli and their two daughters Lili and Maia. Dr. Morgan takes great pride in his work, and believes dentistry should be both fun and rewarding for patients of all ages. He has pursued extensive continued education to offer his patients the latest advances in cosmetic dentistry, traditional orthodontics, and Invisalign®. Dr. Morgan is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association, Louisville Dental Society, and the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Morgan was born in Louisville and grew up in neighboring Oldham County before receiving a B.A. in Biology from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. When not working, he enjoys traveling, mountain-biking, and his favorite hobby, water-skiing. His travels have, at times, included dentistry—as he has been fortunate to participate in several dental mission trips to Nicaragua, and along the Amazon River in Brazil. Dr. Morgan also speaks ‘functional’ Spanish and enjoys the opportunity to talk with patients in Spanish when possible.
	Dr. Jeff Mortenson It is easy to recognize Dr. Jeff Mortenson at the Middletown office—he’s the doctor with a trail of children following him around. Dr. Jeff, as he is affectionately known, has a special rapport with the younger set. He praises himself on being able to calm even the toughest customer—kids and adults! Dr. Jeff was born in Douglas, Arizona and moved to Louisville when he was young so that his father could attend University of Louisville Dental School. Dr. Jeff is a proud graduate of Trinity High School and Brigham Young University, where he pursued his undergraduate studies after serving in a two-year church mission in the Netherlands. In August 1995, Dr. Jeff enrolled in dental school at The University of Louisville and graduated in May 1999. He began practicing dentistry at Mortenson Family Dental right after graduation. Dr. Jeff prides himself in aesthetically pleasing dentistry and takes great care and attention to detail in his work. Dr. Jeff has attended numerous courses in cosmetic dentistry from the best in the field to expand his knowledge. With one small request, Dr. Jeff can make you look like a movie star.
	Dr. Matt Mortenson Dr. Matt Mortenson, Dr. Wayne Mortenson’s nephew, followed in his uncle’s footsteps and chose dentistry as his profession. The younger Dr. Mortenson recently attended The University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. Many of you have already met Matt; he worked as an assistant in our practice while attending dental school. Matt and his wife Jen have two children, two-year-old Meg and Ben, who is nine months old. Matt originally hails from the small northern Nevada town of Winnemucca. Matt is a fluent Spanish speaker, and is a great addition to our team of doctors.
	Dr. Todd Mortenson If you’ve been to our LaGrange office, then you’ve probably seen Dr. Todd Mortenson, and learned of his knack for charming his patients with his charismatic personality! Todd moved with his family from Arizona when he was just a toddler, in an effort to support their Dad while he attended The University of Louisville Dental School. After graduating from Trinity High School, Todd served on a mission for his church in Utah, and upon completion of that mission, pursued his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. In August 1994, Todd followed his Dad’s example and entered The University of Louisville Dental School. After 4 years of hard work, Todd graduated in May 1998. He has been working at Mortenson Family Dental ever since. Under his care, the LaGrange office has newly expanded to help meet the needs of our wonderful patients in that area. Todd prides himself in his excellent cosmetic dentistry. He has traveled to attend many different courses and has focused on advancing his skills in cosmetics. Todd has been able to learn from some of the best dentists in the country, with courses in both New York City and San Francisco. Just ask him to show you some of his beautiful work. Todd and his wife Lisa have three children, Hannah, Nolan and Lucas, and reside in LaGrange, Kentucky.
	Dr. Shera Newcomb Dr. Shera Newcomb is a 2005 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Originally from Clay County in southeastern Kentucky, Dr. Newcomb is an excellent addition to the Mortenson Family Dental team. Like his wife, Dr. Newcomb’s husband is also in the field of dentistry, and is continuing his education in orthodontics. They currently live in Louisville, Kentucky, and in her spare time Dr. Newcomb enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on the Wildcats, and of course, shopping when she get the chance!
	Dr. Selena Pape Dr. Selena Pape is a graduate of the Ohio State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Pape is an excellent dentist who takes great pride in making sure her patient needs are her top priority. Patients often comment on her gentle technique, and how they no longer have a fear of the dentist, in her care. When Dr. Pape isn't in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Rich, and daughter, Sarah. You might also find her at the horse park competing in riding events.
	Dr. Phillip Schuler Dr. Phillip Schuler was raised in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky. He met his wife Jerri while they were still in high school, and they have been married for 25 years. The Schulers have two wonderful children, Samantha, a 20 year-old junior at Bellarmine University and Chris, a 16 year-old junior at Bethlehem High School. Dr. Schuler attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, graduating in 1986. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Schuler enjoys traveling with his wife, fishing and hiking, restoring old Volkswagens, reading, and hanging out at his farm in Springfield, Kentucky.
	Dr. James Steltenpohl Dr. Steltenpohl is a Louisville native who graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Dr. Steltenpohl has practiced in the south end of Louisville since 1977, and has been at our Jefferson Mall location since 1988. Dr. Steltenpohl has done a great deal of continuing education, especially in the areas of TMJ, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Steltenpohl is married and has two children. His son Jim lives and works in Lexington, Kentucky and his daughter Kate is a student at the University of Louisville. Kate is considering dentistry as a career and Jim Jr. is considering dental laboratory technology. Dr. Steltenpohl’s wife Ann spends most of her time doing volunteer projects, especially with the Girl Scouts and the Sacred Heart Academy choirs. In his spare time Dr. Steltenpohl enjoys golf and motorcycling.
	Dr. Thomas Thurman Dr. Thomas Thurman is a Louisville native who received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1981. Dr. Thurman enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, and for over 25 years has strived to beset serve his patients. Dr. Thurman met his wife, Susan, an educator for Jefferson County Public Schools, when they were both high school students. They have been married since 1978 and have two children, Jeff, a student at the University of Kentucky, and Todd, who is in middle school. On weekends, you might find Dr. Thurman rappelling over a cliff, backpacking through the woods, or whitewater rafting, as he spends much of his free time as a Scoutmaster for his son's Boy Scout troop. Dr. Thurman also enjoys driving and restoring sports cars, boating on Lake Cumberland and doing home improvement projects.
	Dr. Danni Renslow Dr. Dani Renslow, who grew up in California, moved to Utah her sophomore year in high school. Dr. Renslow attended Brigham Young University for her undergraduate studies and received her degree in 1999. Her studies were diverse, and Dr. Renslow even studied art history at Richmond University in London. While attending BYU, Dr. Renslow was also involved in many research programs, and attended Stanford University John Hopkins Marine Center in California for one such research program. When she decided to make dentistry her career, Dr. Renslow attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where she graduated in 2003. Dr. Renslow now practices in our Carrollton office, and we couldn’t be happier to have such a caring doctor helping our friends in Carrollton.