Dr. Karr was born and raised in Amarillo. He attended Amarillo High School and Texas Tech University. In 1984, he graduated from The University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Carter Karr. Dr. Carter Karr practiced dentistry in Amarillo for 50 years until he retired in 2011. Dr. Tom Karr attends Hillside Christian Church and has been active in various community and civic organizations. He is Past-President of the Panhandle District Dental Society, and has served as a delegate to the Texas Dental Association. As the Past- President of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry (2000-2001), Dr. Karr is the only dentist in the Panhandle to head this organization. He received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1996 and his Master in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2009. He has been nominated for Texas Dentist of the year twice, in 1996 and in 2010. He and his wife Cindy have six grown children, three grandchildren, and a black lab named Maggie.
Dr. Hardee is a native of the Panhandle of Texas. He was born in Lubbock and spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Dalhart. After graduating from Dalhart High School, he attended Texas Tech University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. From Tech, he entered dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and graduated with his D.D.S. degree with honors. Dr. Hardee has one older brother Bret, who resides in Broken Arrow, OK with his wife Christi and their two sons, Hayden and Hudson. Dr. Hardees mom, Debra, resides in Amarillo and they all enjoy spending time together.
Believing a healthy mouth is foundational to total health and a sense of well-being, our team is committed to helping our patients achieve and maintain a confident smile. We will serve through our dedication to continuing education and cutting edge technology in order to provide the highest quality of dentistry. We strive daily to instill trust in every individual patient through education, professionalism, comfort and compassion.
Karr and Hardee Dentistry opened in 2003. We focus on the specific needs of each patient as an individual. We see patients from ages 1-100. Our dedicated team is passionate about what they do. We cant wait to welcome you into our dental family.