Dr. Heckman moved to Lexington in 2002 to pursue a career in dentistry at the University of Kentucky. He received his bachelor's degree from UK in 2006, then entered the DMD program at the UK College of Dentistry. Upon graduation in 2010, Dr. Heckman accepted a position as an associate dentist in Southeastern Kentucky.

Tiffany has been a part of the Heckman Dental family since August 2014. She graduated from Bluegrass Community & Technical College with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013 and earned her bachelor degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Health Science in 2015. Tiffany served as president for BGDDHA (Bluegrass District Dental Hygiene Association) from 2014-2015. She is an active member in the ADHA (American Dental Hygiene Association). She became certified for General

Bethany joined our team as Assistant Manager in September of 2015. Bethany was recently promoted to Office Manager. She has experience with all aspects of a dental office from front to back, including her coronal polishing certification. She has worked the reception area and as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (certified from the Institute of Dental Technology) since 2012. Being a Nicholasville native, she enjoys raising her family in a close-knit community.

Carina joined the Heckman Dental team in March, 2017. Since beginning her career with us, she has acquired her radiograph certification and her coronal polishing certification. She is highly motivated and eager to expand her knowledge in the dental field.