Dr. Ralph William Thacker

Ralph W. Thacker DMD
Dr. Thacker, received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Murray State University in 1977 and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1982. Following dental school graduation and marriage to his wife, Diane, he served as a dental officer in the United States Air Force Dental Corps at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota from 1982 - 1985. Dr. Thacker began his private practice of general dentistry in Livermore in June of 1985. He and Diane have two children, Bryan and Stephanie, both of whom are graduates of McLean County High School, and are now pursuing their own careers.
Dr. Thacker is a long-standing member of the American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association, Green River Dental Society, and is also an associate member of the Chicago Dental Society. Yearly continuing education is a priority for Dr. Thacker as he is committed to providing state-of-the-art dental care for his patients.
Community …Involvement
Dr. Thacker has been a monthly volunteer dentist at the Christian Dental Mission in Owensboro since it was established in 1996. The Mission provides free basic dental care to those with financial need. Diane serves alongside him monthly at the mission as an expanded duty dental assistant.
Being an Eagle Scout himself, Dr. Thacker has been able to advance the adventure and values of Scouting to the youth of our area by serving as Scoutmaster of a Livermore area Boy Scout troop that he helped to charter in 1997.
Dr. Thacker has been a member of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce since 1985 and is a two-term past president. Founder and chairman of the Livermore Enhancement Foundation since 1993. Dr. Thacker has sought to improve the quality of life for others in Livermore and McLean County. Numerous committed citizens have worked side by side with him to make community improvements through the years.