Dr. Ken Dillehay grew up on a small family farm in Carthage, TN. Following high school at Castle Heights Military Academy; Dr. Dillehay earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).
Dr. Dillehay returned to his hometown of Carthage and practiced general dentistry, for a short time, before attending a residency program in the specialty of orthodontics at the University of Tennessee.
Upon completion of the residency program, Dr. Dillehay received a Masters of Science in Orthodontics. Through a mentor in dental school, he was connected with a job opportunity in Wichita, Kansas with Drs. John Rogers and Terry Duncan at 460 North Terrace.
Dr. J.K. Dillehay attended the University of Mississippi, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 2006. After college, he moved to Memphis, TN, to attend the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.
Dr. J.K. spent four years training to be a dentist, earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2010. Following dental school, Dr. J.K. continued his education to become a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Camiell, their three children Vivian, Audrey and Kenny, and two Boston Terriers, Bonez and Rebel. His wife says his hobby is 'collecting hobbies'- gardening, grilling, golfing, kayaking, home improvement projects- but his main hobby is fishing. Dr. JK also really enjoys movies and TV series.