Dr. Jennifer Pettit Ketchel

Dr. Stroud was born in Weatherford, where most of his family still lives, and grew-up in Granbury where he graduated from High School. He then attended Texas A&M University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science. After receiving his degree, he attended Baylor College of Dentistry (BCD) in Dallas and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. At BCD, he was also honored with being elected by his peers as President of his class for all four years and Student Body President his fourth year.
Dr. Stroud then remained at Baylor and completed his specialty in Pediatric Dentistry. While in Dallas, he also trained and worked at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Texas and American Dental Associations. He is also an active member of his church, Christ Chapel, in Fort Worth.
Dr. Stroud continues …to keep informed of the latest technological advances in dentistry as he periodically attends seminars and continuing education programs. The entire staff operates as a team and takes great pride in each member’s training and capabilities. They want you to have the same confidence and allow them to assist you whenever possible.
Dr. Stroud spends his spare time with his wife, Emily, and their beautiful daughter and son. Emily, a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), also attended Texas A&M for her bachelors degree and completed her MBA at Texas Christian University. She owns her financial firm, Stroud Financial Management, in Fort Worth.
When he can, Dr. Stroud attempts to play golf and enjoys traveling with his family.
Jennifer Pettit Ketchel, DDS, MS
Dr. Ketchel knew she wanted to be a dentist in the first grade. She was born and raised in Fort Worth and graduated from high school in Arlington. She then went to Texas A&M University for a bachelor's degree in biology, and on to dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In dental school, she was inducted into the dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), and served as the local president of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA).
After graduating magna cum laude with her DDS, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Baylor College of Dentistry. She practiced general dentistry in Dallas for four years. Realizing her love for treating children, she decided to specialize in pediatric dentistry. She returned to school at the University of Illinois in Chicago, completing training as a specialist in pediatric dentistry and receiving a master's degree in oral sciences. After living in the Chicago area for five years, Dr. Ketchel and her family have decided to return home to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Dr. Ketchel is a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association. She is married and has one son. In her spare time, she enjoys world traveling, cooking, tennis, and social and competitive amateur ballroom dancing.