DOCTORS

Dr. Su T Kang, DDS

Primary Dentist

Dr. Su Kang was born in South Korea and raised in Greensburg, Indiana. He attended Indiana University and completed his postdoctoral dental program in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also served in active duty military and finished his military career as Colonel in the Dental Corp.

Dr. Kang is married to Jina Kim. Together they raised 3 beautiful children, Sujin, Sungmin and Sungjae.

Dr. Kang has been in dentistry since 1989 and continues to serve the community and other medical missions throughout South America.

Dr. Lauren Berry, DMD

Primary Dentist

Dr. Lauren Berry is a Louisville native. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 2005 and Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology in 2009 then continued her education by attending the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where she earned her DMD degree. She then went on to do a one year General Practice Residency at the University of Louisville Hospital. In 2014, Dr. Berry was excited to join The Smile team where she has been joyfully treating patients ever since.

Dr. Berry married her high school sweetheart, Zach Berry, in 2013. In April 2018 they welcomed their first child - a healthy, happy little girl named Adelyn Rae. In her free time, Dr. Berry enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and home renovations.

Dr. Josephine “Joy” Kim, DMD

Primary Dentist

Dr. Joy was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from University of Louisville School of Dentistry, she served patients with diverse medical needs at the General Practice Residency of Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Dr. Joy joined The Smile Center team the summer of 2024. She seeks to provide informed, excellent care for her patients.

When she is not in the office, Dr. Joy enjoys spending time with her biological and church families, learning to play the piano and preparing simple recipes while listening to a good podcast.

Dr. Caroline Dornfeld, DMD

Primary Dentist

Dr. Caroline Dornfeld grew up right here in Louisville. She attended Assumption High School and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Dietetics. She stayed in Lexington to attend dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She completed her General Practice Residency at UK as well.

Dr. Dornfeld enjoys going to the lake, cooking, and walking her dog. After nine years in Lexington, Dr. Dornfeld is excited to be back in Louisville! 

Dr. Nancy Shackleton, DMD

Orthodontist

Dr. Shackleton’s love of the world of orthodontics began as a patient. While undergoing treatment at the age of 16, she decided that she wanted to become an orthodontist.

After graduation from Mercy Academy in 1983, she attended Bellarmine University and the University of Louisville for her undergraduate education. She attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and participated in oral cancer research. After graduating from Dental School in 1991. Dr. Shackleton opened a general dentistry practice providing dental care to adults and children for 4 years.

With her passion still in orthodontics, she entered the Graduate program in Orthodontics at the University of Louisville in July of 1995. Upon graduation in June of 1997 she received her Certificate in the Specialty of Orthodontics and Master of Science degree in oral biology. She has been published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics.

Dr. Shackleton devotes her professional time between her Louisville and Frankfort offices. She resides in the Highlands and loves spending time with her two Daughters Tori (22) and Elyse (19), and her Yorkies Bella and Reilly. She enjoys the outdoors, exercising, camping , gardening, reading and is an avid DIY’er!!

Dr. Robert E. Spiller, JR. DMD, MS

Orthodontist

Dr. Spiller was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas and spent his early years living in different states and countries with his military family. He eventually graduated from Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany. Dr. Spiller attended Centre College of Kentucky and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where he graduated with a DMD in 1980. Upon graduation he joined the US Army and was active duty for 12 years. During that time, he returned to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and completed a 2 year orthodontic residency and graduated with a MS in oral biology.

Dr. Spiller left active duty in 1992 and entered private practice in southern Indiana. He recently retired after 25 years. He maintained his military career by joining the US Army Reserves and retired after 31 years of service.

Dr. Spiller is board certified and teaches orthodontics at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He is a member of the ADA, AAO, KAO and Southern Indiana Dental Association. He and his wife Pam have 2 children, Rebecca and Robert. His hobbies include running, cycling, golf and eating out at local restaurants.