About dr. andrew & timothy cude

Allison has a passion for dentistry. With more than a decade of experience in dental assisting, she boasts a high emotional intelligence for patients care. She was fortunate to have amazing parents, whom raised her and her sister, on the west end of Paducah and engrained the pathway for success through trusting the Lord, always.

“We started from birth watching my grandparents and parents work ethic well exceed standards today and provide personal customer service, to their businesses: The Concord Shoe Dept., The Concord Minit Mart and The Concord Food Mart.”

Allison says her first and most important job is raising her little boy, Kyler. She is actively involved at FBC of Paducah and loves her community!

Aspen has been a dental assistant for nearly a decade. She earned her certification in dental assisting from Assist to Succeed in Benton, KY. She furthered her training and became EDDA certified in 2020 through the University of Kentucky. Aspen truly enjoys all aspects of dentistry and the relationships she builds with patients along the way.

Aspen and her two girls reside in Benton as she is a Marshall County native. She loves any and everything outdoors, loves to travel, live music, and sunshine. Any time she has the chance you can find her at a music festival or a concert. She loves spending time with her family and being a mother above all else.

Haley was raised in Grand Rivers but now resides across the river in Benton, KY with her husband, PJ, and daughter, Kenzie. The three enjoy playing Dominos, card nights, hiking and having family/friend gatherings. Riding horses is at the top of their list when time and weather allows.

Haley has been a Dental Assistant for more than 10 years. She gained a certificate in dental assisting and X-Ray in 2010 here in Paducah and furthered her training to become EDDA certified in a program at University of Louisville.

She loves getting to know her patients and relating to them on a personal level. Life changing cosmetic dentistry is her favorite part of the dental field.

“When you can change someone’s life with a smile they are proud of, it changes mine.”

Gracie is in her first year of dental assisting and has gained her certification in expanded functions dental assisting, X-Ray, and coronal polishing this year, 2024, from WKCTC here in Paducah. She was born and raised in Lone Oak and enjoys spending time with her family. She  has a love for animals, enjoys going to the lake, and likes riding horses during her free time. Gracie believes a smile is infectious and her main goal is to give others a confident smile!

Audrey is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been practicing hygiene for over a decade. She began her journey at WKCTC, earning her Dental Assisting certificate, and continued her training at John A. Logan College, graduating President of her class and earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Audrey prides herself on being able to thoroughly clean teeth, while being as gentle as possible. She has a passion for helping her patients and truly believes that the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body. When asked about the best part of the patient experience, she said,

“I love getting to educate my patients about how important brushing and flossing is. It's always so neat to see someone learn something from their appointment and make major improvements!”

Outside of the office, Audrey is a wife and mother to 3 children. She and her family spend a lot of time together at sporting events, where she gets to be her kids' biggest cheerleader. When Audrey isn't chasing kids, she enjoys being out in nature, reading books, cooking, working out, and traveling. She and her husband want to see all the National parks in America one day.

Amber has been a dental assistant for almost 5 years. She finds her greatest joy in dentistry through cultivating relationships with patients and offering them the support they need to maintain their oral health. She takes pride in helping patients feel confident in their smiles.

Outside of work, Amber is a devoted dog mom to her corgi, Maizie, whom she considers her "entire world." Her love for the outdoors is evident in her hobbies, which include lake activities, gardening, kayaking, and fishing. On quieter days, you'll find her immersed in a good book or watching true crime documentaries. Amber's faith is deeply important to her, and she treasures her family as her rock and her friends as her "treasures in life."

For Ashara, family is paramount. She loves being able to spend time with them. It brings her immense joy to be an aunt to her 11 nieces and nephews. Dylan, her fiancé, means the world to her.

Beyond family time, her interests lie in crafting, true crime podcasts, documentaries, and curling up in bed getting sucked into the next book she’s reading.

MaryBeth is in her second year of dental assisting and has gained her certification in expand function dental assisting, x-rays, and coronal polishing in 2023, from WKCTC.

She was born and raised in Melber, KY and enjoys spending time with family and friends, and on weekends going dirt car racing with her dad. She is recently engaged to her now fiancé Trevor Elder. MaryBeth’s favorite part of being a dental assistant is helping patients feel comfortable and confident with their smiles.

Casey is a dental hygienist with over a decade of experience in promoting oral health and creating bright smiles. Throughout her career, she has had the incredible opportunity to work with diverse patients, helping them understand the importance of dental hygiene and the role it plays in their overall health. Her journey in the dental field has been rewarding. She enjoys getting to see the transformation in her patients' lives, whether it’s a boost in their confidence from a brighter smile or simply by alleviating their dental anxieties.

When she is not in the dental office, Casey treasures the time she spends with her kids. They have a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. She often takes her kids on adventures, whether it’s hiking through local trails, camping under the stars, or just enjoying family time at the lake.