Dr. Ken was born and raised in the Rocky Mount/Tarboro area. Upon graduating from Woodberry Forest School, he matriculated to the University of North Carolina where he obtained a BS in Biology. After a brief stint as a traveling musician, Dr. Ken returned to the University of North Carolina to pursue his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and graduated at the top of his class in 2007. While in dental school, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and received the Alpha Omega award for highest scholastic achievement. He remained at UNC for his specialty training and earned his Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics from one of the most respected departments in the nation.

While in residency, Dr. Ken published articles about the use of distance learning for orthodontic residents with Dr. William R. Proffit. There, he adopted an evidence-based approach to his profession that keeps him in touch with the latest growth and development concepts and orthodontic techniques.

In addition to traveling to orthodontic meetings across the nation, Dr. Ken is a member of several active online study groups that feature some of the most brilliant and innovative orthodontists from all over the world. This allows him to make the strongest, clinically backed decisions for his patients.

Dr. Ken is also a member of numerous associations including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, North Carolina Association or Orthodontists, and the North Carolina Dental Society.

Dr. Ken returned to Rocky Mount and joined the practice with his father in May 2010. He and his wife Elizabeth, a pediatric dentist, have three awesome children: Ken (8), Finley (4), and Web (1). They also have a usually well-mannered golden retriever named Emma. His free time is spent with his family, though he does make time to write and record music with friends and old band mates, do a little landscaping, relax on the golf course, enjoy college basketball, and try to catch some billfish at the beach.

Dr. Kenneth T. Miller, Jr. was raised in Jamestown, NC and graduated from Ragsdale High School. He headed to Durham for college and received his BS in Psychology from Duke University in 1968. He then obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina. For his scholastic achievements, Dr. Miller was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Fraternity and received the Alpha Omega award for highest academic honors. He remained at UNC to get his Masters of Science in Orthodontics.

Dr. Miller has provided the highest quality in orthodontic care since 1974. A life-long learner, he stays in touch with his profession through both continuing education courses and membership in organizations such as the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists, and the North Carolina Dental Society.

When he is not in the office, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his wife Karen, his three children Kate, Ken, and Kittie, and his fivegrandchildren Shelton, Thomas,Ken IV, Finley, and Web. He can also be found marlin fishing off the coast of Cape Hatteras or watching the Blue Devils play basketball.

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

Along with Dr. Miller and Dr. Ken, we have one of the finest orthodontic teams that can be assembled. We want you to feel like part of our family, because thats what we are! We are a tight knit crew and all have the same goal: to make your orthodontic experience as easy and fun as we possibly can by giving you unparalleled customer service. Mix that with the highest quality orthodontic treatments, cutting-edge technology, and a constant thirst for continued learning, and weve got you covered.

Its hard to walk into a new doctors office without feeling a little apprehensive. From the moment you walk in our doors, you will notice that we are different. You will know that you have come to right place. Patients feel comfortable with us because they can tell they are dealing with genuine people who truly care about them. The only thing our team has more of than experience is heart!

Dr. Miller, Dr. Ken, and our staff are committed to giving everyone the smile that allows his or her true personality to shine, and we have fun along the way! After all, what good is working to perfect a smile if we arent smiling the whole time we are doing it?