Dr. Karen Fox Clements, D.M.D.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1194800342
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About This Provider
Dr. Karen Clements is a pediatric dentist in Tuscaloosa who has been caring for children's smiles for 20 years. As one of the first women to graduate from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Dr. Clements brings dedication and experience to her practice, having completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Children's Hospital in Birmingham. She believes the best part of her job is getting to know her young patients and their families, watching them grow up over the years. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients and is a member of the Hinman Dental Society.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Children's Hospital in Birmingham (1969)
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry (DDS, 1969)
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 10/26/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Hinman Dental Society
Beyond the Office
Planning reunion for female graduates from first thirty years of UAB School of Dentistry
Only woman in her dental school class of 52 students (1965)
14th woman to graduate from University of Alabama School of Dentistry
Shadowed dentist Dr. Perry Davis on Saturday mornings during childhood in Santa Ana, California
Met her late husband Dr. Ralph Clements II at Hinman Dental Society Meetings in 1970; married within one year
Got married on Saturday and returned to work on Monday without honeymoon due to financial constraints
Had one son, Ralph Clements III, born in 1973
Built custom office building in 1980 with her husband
Practiced alone for last 9 years of career (2000-2009) in same office built 30 years prior
Retired in 2009
Married current husband Dr. Phillip Crunk in 1994; he is University of Alabama professor emeritus
Splits time between Tuscaloosa and Asheville, North Carolina
Family loves to travel together, with Europe as favorite vacation destination
Has extended family including son with two children and stepchildren with five grandchildren
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