Dr. Joseph S. Petrey
By opening Petrey Orthodontics in Somerset, Kentucky, Dr. Joseph S. Petrey is carrying on a tradition of optimal orthodontic care started by his father who has been treating residents of Southeastern Kentucky for the past 35 years.
Dr. Petrey received his undergraduate degree from Centre College in 1999, completing a double major and degree qualifications in both biology and history. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Kentucky in 2001. He received his dental training and doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2005 before completing a master of science at the University of Kentucky in 2008 and earning his certificate in orthodontics.
To stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Petrey maintains active membership in numerous prestigious professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, the Kentucky Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Kentucky Association of Orthodontics and the South Central Kentucky Dental Association.
Dr. Petrey delivers national lectures to members of the American Association of Orthodontics on topics including orthodontic mini implants and temporary anchorage devices. He, also, teaches continuing education course on TADs, lingual orthodontics and the treatment of impacted canines.
Away from the office, Dr. Petrey volunteers with Healthy Smiles 2010, Seal Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Alumni Board and the Central Kentucky Boxer Rescue, from which he and his wife, Jamie, adopted their two boxers - Fitzie and Dickens.
Dr. Petrey and Jamie are outdoor enthusiast. They spend many of their summer weekends boating on Lake Cumberland with friends & family. While, in the fall they can be found hiking with their two boxers (Fitzie & Dickens). That is, if they are not at a UK football or basketball game cheering on the CATS!