Certifications:

• Certified Texas Board Dental Examiners (1977)
• Certified in all levels of anesthesia including General Anesthesia

Education & Training:

• Abilene High School (1965)
• McMurry college - Full athletic scholarship
• University of Texas at Austin - Degrees in zoology, biology and history (1970)
• Doctor Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree - Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX (1974)
• Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residency - LSU Medical Center, Shreveport, LA.

Professional Experience:

• Private practice in Waco and Temple, TX (1977-1983)
• Head of Dental Dept. and chief of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Services - Scott & White Clinics and Hospital (1984-1994)
• Associate Professor, Department of Surgery - Texas A&M College of Medicine (1984-1994)
• On staff - Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, Texas since 1994.

During his time at Scott & White, Dr. Kethley amassed a great deal of experience with dentoalveolar oral and maxillofacial surgery, including TMJ disorders and facial pain. He utilized cutting-edge technology and a team approach to perform hundreds of jaw surgeries for facial deformities, cancer and trauma. Dr. Kethley was the chief administrator of Scott & White's division of dentistry and section of oral and maxillofacial surgery with 40 support personnel under his direction. He also participated in antibiotic and cancer research studies and has several published articles.

Memberships:

• Member, American Dental Association
• Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Diplomate American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Fellow, American Academy of Oral Implantologists