01/13/2026
MEET US MONDAY ✨
First up, our fearless leader — Dr. Kristi Golden
🏠 Dr. Golden is a Hot Springs Village native, attending Jessieville → University of Central Arkansas → University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry.
🦷 She has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and continues to advocate passionately for both our profession and our patients. She became the first and only female Delegate of the American Dental Association from Arkansas over 10 years ago and is heavily involved in the implementation and ex*****on of the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy event.
🐕 Dr. Golden is the best dog mom to Jimmy. She adores dachshunds, and we may be biased—but Jimmy is the most adorable double dapple dachshund around!
⛳️ In her free time, you’ll find her on the golf course. Cortez is her favorite course in the Village!
📖 The last book she read: Remarkably Bright Creatures
🇺🇸 If she weren’t a dentist, she’d be a U.S. Senator
🎤 Karaoke song of choice: “America” by Neil Diamond (2026 goal: get this on video 🎶)