Your New Dentist IN Paducah, KY

Dr. Andrew Steven Cude has lived in multiple areas of western Kentucky but is happy to have settled back in his hometown of Kevil to raise his family. Andrew graduated high school from Community Christian Academy in Paducah, KY before attending Murray State University. The summer before his senior year at Murray, Andrew met his wife, Ashton. While at Murray, he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry.

After graduating with his Bachelors of Science, Andrew went on to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry while simultaneously serving as active duty in the United States NAVY. Andrew graduated from UKCD in 2019 and was recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry as 1 of 2 Outstanding Seniors in the Field of General Dentistry (an award he shares with his twin brother). After graduation from dental school, and an honorable discharge from the NAVY, Andrew entered residency at Albert B Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY where he became certified in IV Moderate Conscious Sedation and expanded his knowledge and clinical practice in areas such as implants, oral surgery, caring for medically complex patients, trauma dentistry, etc.

After completing residency in 2020, Andrew returned to western KY for a short stint in private practice followed by 4 yrs of service in public health dentistry.

In 2022, Andrew completed a 1 yr externship in the field of Oral Medicine through the University of Kentucky. Andrew maintains his status as an assistant professor with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry where he serves as the course director for 2 senior electives: Real World Transitions (teaching students how to be prepared for a smoother transition into the real world of dentistry, business concepts, differences between types of practices, debt management, etc) and Advanced Course on Treatment of Special Needs Patients. Andrew also serves as a guest lecturer for the Sports Dentistry elective as well as the IV sedation course and for the Adult and Pediatric dental residencies. Andrew also provides continuing education courses on behalf of the dental school. Past topics have included treatment of special needs patients and integrated medicine approach to oral health care.

Andrew resides in Kevil, KY with his wife Ashton and his 2 children, Lyla (daughter) and Miller (son). In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching, playing and coaching athletics, spending time outdoors, and woodworking.

Dr. Timothy Allen Cude has resided all over western KY, but calls Kevil, KY his hometown. Tim graduated high school from Community Christian Academy in Paducah, KY before attending Murray State University where he earned a Bachelors of Science majoring in biology and minoring in Chemistry. It was at Murray that Tim met his wife, Rachel. After graduating from Murray State, Tim went on to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry while simultaneously serving as active duty in the United States NAVY. Tim graduated from UKCD in 2019 and was recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry as 1of2 Outstanding Seniors in the Field of General Dentistry (an award he shares with his twin brother).

Following graduation from UKCD and an honorable discharge from the NAVY, Tim entered residency at Albert B Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY where he became IV Moderate Conscious Sedation certified as well as furthered in education in advanced concepts of dentistry including implants and oral surgery, caring for medically complex patients, trauma dentistry, etc.

After completing residency in 2020, Tim returned to western KY for a short stint in private practice followed by 4 yrs of service in public health dentistry.

In 2022, Tim completed a 1 yr externship in the field of Oral Medicine through the University of Kentucky. Tim maintains his status as an assistant professor with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry where he serves as the course director for 2 senior electives: Real World Transitions, Special Needs Patient Care. Tim also serves as a guest lecturer for Sports Dentistry elective as well as the IV sedation course and for the Adult and Pediatric dental residencies.

Tim resides in Melber, KY with his wife Rachel and his 3 boys Porter, Gentry, and Tucker. In his free time, Tim enjoys watching, playing and coaching athletics and spending time outdoors–hunting and hiking.