Dr. Kenneth Taylor
Dr. Taylor graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1973. In 1977, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, historically the world’s first dental school, and now a college within the University of Maryland. Dr. Taylor brings more than 40 years of general dental practice experience to patient treatment and practice management.
Before relocating to Bellingham in 2003, Dr. Taylor was established in private practice in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for 25 years. Soon after his arrival in Bellingham, he accepted an employment opportunity as dental director for the Lummi Tribal Dental Clinic, where he practiced dentistry continuously for five years before taking ownership of Dr. Timothy Murray’s dental practice in 2008.
Dr. Taylor provides a broad spectrum of services for his patients. This would include not only routine general services for adults, adolescents and children, but also services in which he has interest, education and experience. Specifically, this would include:
- Endodontics (root canal treatment)
- Oral surgery (tooth and tissue removal)
- Periodontics (gum therapy)
- Fixed and removable prosthetics for tooth replacement (fixed crowns or bridges and removable complete or partial dentures)
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Emergency Dental Care
Dr. Taylor is a member of the American Dental Association, including membership in the Washington State Dental Association and the Mount Baker District Dental Society. He has earned fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry, a national organization with state memberships dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in the delivery of dental care.
Locally, he has served on the Steering Committee of the Whatcom Oral Health Coalition, an organization dedicated to serving the underserved population of Whatcom County. In particular, he arranged to bring the Delta Dental Insurance Company sponsored Smile Mobile to the Lummi Tribal School, so that needy students that are unable to use the clinic could receive dental care on-site at their own school.
Dr. Taylor is married to Dr. Carolyn Taylor, a specialist in neurology. Rory, their son, is a graduate of the University of Washington. Dr. Taylor’s personal interests range from television programs and the performing arts to more active pursuits such as swimming, skiing, golf, tennis, biking, and walks or runs (or tries to run!) with his dogs Darby, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Riley, a Golden Retriever. He looks forward to meeting you and serving your dental needs, be they emergent, essential, elective or cosmetic.
Dr. Taylor’s clinical and clerical team brings a combined total of more than 60 years of experience to our office and your care.
Meet Our Team
We are excited to meet you! Our talented team makes it their goal to have our patients feel comfortable and relaxed in our office. We work hard to meet every patient’s individual and unique needs. Call our office at 360-650-1458 to schedule an appointment with our dentist, Dr. Kenneth Taylor, and learn more about dental care in Bellingham, Washington.
Office Manager: Julia Bastedenbeck
Julia has been the Office Manager of our practice since early 2022. She is always ready to greet our patients with a kind word and wealth of knowledge to assist them in navigating dental insurance benefits, optimal scheduling to meet their availability, and an ear for just about any discussion. Julia has an Associate’s Degree from Whatcom Community College (2021), numerous certifications, and over a decade of experience in the healthcare field.
Born and raised in Alaska, Julia traveled extensively across the US and Canada before settling in Whatcom County in 2014. Her unique experiences give her the ability to assist patients of all backgrounds with compassion, empathy, and understanding. In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with her husband and their 10 year old son swimming, bodyboarding, flying drones, and playing Minecraft. Some of her favorite pastimes include hiking, researching various topics of interest, gardening, weightlifting, and, of course, traveling to Alaska to visit friends, family, and the mountains she calls home. Julia is ready to provide patients with as much information as wanted to feel at ease about upcoming treatment(s) while supporting anxiety needs.
Stay tuned for more information about the rest of our staff, coming soon!
In Memoriam
Justice – Our Therapy Dog
Justice was here to help any dental anxiety disappear and get as many snuggles as he could from our patients. He loved to cuddle under the dental chairs while our patients were being cared for. When not working, his hobbies were playing catch, long naps and always making sure to be near Dr. Taylor no matter what was doing.
Unfortunately Justice passed away in 2024. Due to his passing, we are not currently able to provide a canine friend for therapy services.