Dr. Kristin Compton (DMD, MHA)

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Dr. Kristin Compton is a developmental dentist & health administrator with 16+ years of experience.

Apart from a wide range of knowledge & experience in the dental field, Dr. Compton has a proven track record in developing healthcare models addressing the various needs of patients with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).

She was awarded Manager of the Year in 2014 by Tennessee Community Organizations.

Dr. Compton also holds a background in strategic planning, project management, uniting organizations, leading teams, and process development & improvement.

She has successfully blended her dental expertise with extensive knowledge of healthcare management principles, ensuring optimal patient care while maximizing operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science: 1999-2003
  Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, KY
• Doctor of Dental Medicine: 2003-2007
  University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
• Fellowship, Developmental Dentistry: 2007-2008
  Underwood & Lee Clinic, Louisville, KY
• Master of Healthcare Administration: 2019-2020
  Upsilon Phi Delta Society, 4.0 GPA
  A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO
• Safety Care Crisis Prevention Certificate: September 2023
  Quality Behavior Solutions, LLC
• Project Management Executive Education Certificate: March 2024
  Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

Publications

Lead Author, “Intellectual disability: Dental pain management,” Compton, DiGiorgio, &
Burson, Pediatric Pain Current Aspects, Chapter 14, Copyright 2016, Nova Publishers

Work Experience

• Founder of Integrative Healthcare Consulting and works as an expert medical adviser there.
• Vice President and Clinical Operator at Kramer Davis Health, LLC, Louisville, KY
• Chief Executive Officer at Lee Speciality Clinic, Louisville, KY
• Director, Clinical Operator at Lee Speciality Clinic, Louisville, KY
• Clinical Director at NYU Langone Health, Louisville, KY
• Developmental Dentistry Director at Lee Speciality Clinic, Louisville, KY
• Worked as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, KY
• Director of Dental Services at Orange Grove Dental, Chattanooga, TN.
• Worked as an associate dentist at Kool Smiles, Louisville, KY