“My mission in dentistry is to treat patients holistically, ensuring their well-being and oral health through compassionate care and continued education.”
-Kara Bauer, DMD
Meet the doctor
Kara Bauer, DMD
Dr. Bauer is a member of the American Association of Endodontics. She was also the president and founder of the Kentucky Endodontic Study Club at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bauer has a 5-year-old Pomeranian named Tobi. Dr. Bauer enjoys playing golf, shooting skeet, smoking barbeque, riding horses, and practicing yoga.
Experience
Before pursuing dentistry, Dr. Bauer was an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and a COVID-19 ICU travel nurse for several years. In 2023, she completed an endodontic externship at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry – Lexington, Kentucky