Dr. Friend Bechtel grew up in a large family that emphasized honesty and hard work. He received his Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Chemistry and Spanish from Asbury University. Dr. Friend, as his patients call him, earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Kentucky. GO BIG BLUE! To continue to deliver the highest quality service to his patients, Dr. Friend has taken hundreds of hours of continued education courses in advanced dental and surgical training. He is proud to offer exceptional care in the way of wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, root canal therapy, full mouth rehabilitation, and sedation. When he isn’t at the office, Dr. Friend enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Riley, and their son, Dayne.