Dr. Walden then trekked over to Bloomington where he graduated with a biology degree from Indiana University in in 1979. While at IU, Dr. Walden was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He also met his soon-to-be wife, Marie, on campus.
Directly after receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Walden enrolled at Indiana University School of Dentistry. While hitting the books practicing his craft, the Waldens also worked at venerated Indianapolis restaurant, The New Orleans House. Dr. Walden went on to graduate IUs Dental School with honors in 1983.
Dr. Walden returned to Monroe County after dental school where he took up practice with longtime local dentist, Dr. Carl, who opened his original practice in 1963. After Dr. Carl retired in 1990, Dr. Walden took over the practice and the rest is history. Dr. Walden has now been serving people of Monroe County and Owen County for more than 38 years.
In 2021, Dr. Walden received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana Dental Association. A longtime Indiana Dental Political Action Committee director, Dr. Walden continues to act as treasurer. He has also been a member of the Indiana University Foundation Board, Community Foundation Dollars for Scholars (of Ellettsville), and more. He is a former President of the Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce.
On a personal level, Dr. Walden and Marie would like to thank all past patients, present patients and the community at-large that have have supported them since their son, Christopher, suffered a brain injury in 2003. The kind words, questions, and shared memories have always been a great source of comfort. Nat, Tori, and Andiour other childrenare doing great .