Dr. Carpenter, DDS, has chosen to establish his new dental practice, Down-Home Dental, in rural America to help take care of the many people that dont have access or have to travel too far for regular dental care. Dr. Carpenter is rural at heart and loves caring for and taking caring of his patients. He is a 2016 graduate from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry. Since graduation Dr. Carpenter has continued his advanced studies in dentistry from Spear Advanced Dental Education, Misch International Implant Institute, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the Dawson Academy. For fun, Dr. Carpenter enjoys the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, country music and firing up the grill/smoker.

Lindsey graduated from Stockton High School in 2020. She graduated from Salina Area Technical College in 2021 and successfully obtained her Certification in Dental Assisting from the Dental Assisting National Boards in May of 2021. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her horses, and also enjoys hunting and fishing. Lindsey is excited to come back and serve the rural Kansas communities.

Rachel is originally from Manhattan, Kansas. She obtained her bachelors degree in biology from Kansas State University in 2010 and then went on to get her associates degree in dental hygiene from Manhattan Area Technical College. Rachel is married, has a daughter named June, and a yellow lab named Nash. Rachel enjoys boating, baking, gardening, and spending time with her family. You might see Rachel sitting behind the front desk at Down-Home Dental, or you might have her as your hygienist she looks forward to doing it all! Rachel is thrilled to be a part of the Osborne community and is excited to meet everyone!

Blair was born and raised in southcentral Kansas where she graduated from Goddard High School in 2009. She attended Kansas State University for her prerequisite classes and later graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Wichita State University. While in school, Blair was a member of the honor society Beta Sigma Kappa and graduated with high honors in her class. She resides with her husband in Osborne, KS along with their two children. In her free time she loves to barrel race, garden, bow-hunt, and travel. Blair enjoys getting to know her patients individually, continuing to learn what is new in dental hygiene and prevention, performing gentle yet thorough cleanings, and providing high quality dental care.

Bethany received her dental assisting degree at Salina Vocational Technical College in 2007. Bethany worked as Dental Assistant in Manhattan, KS for ten years before returning to the area for a short break to raise her son Jett. She enjoys fishing, gardening, being at the lake and living the farm life with her family. Bethany is excited to be back in the dentistry world and joining the excellent team at Down-Home Dental.

At your first visit, we will complete a Comprehensive Oral Examination and take necessary radiographs. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to complete all New Patient Forms on your first visit! We look forward to serving you at Down-Home Dental!

Down-Home Dental would like to welcome you to our practice! Dr. Carpenter and his team are committed to providing our patients with exceptional dental care and five-star customer service, in a professional and compassionate environment. We enjoy providing preventative and comprehensive dentistry for patients of all ages. We are committed to maintaining a friendly, professional, educational, and family oriented dental practice.