Dr. Chris Mattingly
Specialist Orthodontist
Education
Dr. Chris Mattingly has been practicing orthodontics since 1991 in Louisville, Bardstown, and Lebanon. After graduating from Ballard High School, he attended Centre College and was admitted to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry after two years of undergraduate work.
Dr. Mattingly undertook a two-year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 1991 at the University of Louisville, while simultaneously obtaining a Master's Degree in Oral Biology. He also completed his American Board of Orthodontic Diplomate certification in 2006.
Associations
Staying at the leading edge of orthodontics has always been a high priority for Dr. Mattingly. He is involved in several clubs, such as the 80s Orthodontic Study Club and the University of Louisville Alumni Association and is an active member of many associations, including:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- World Federation of Orthodontics
- American Dental Association
- Kentucky Dental Association
Dr. Mattingly has also served as the president of the Kentucky Association of Orthodontics and the Louisville Dental Society, as well as leadership positions with the Southern Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Mattingly was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. To him, giving back to the dental profession is an honor, but his true passion lies in programs that help the less fortunate.
Dr. Mattingly has traveled numerous times to Guatemala with Hearts in Motion and Bellarmine University to deliver dental care. Click here to see pictures from a recent trip to Guatemala.
Personal life
While in dental school, Dr. Mattingly met and married Dr. Jo Mattingly, who taught at UL School of Dentistry and practiced general dentistry in Louisville before passing away in 2014.
They have two daughters, Jordan and Mckenzie, who are incredible young ladies and carry on their mother's beautiful spirit every day. Both have continued the dental tradition with Jordan graduating from dental school in 2017 and Mckenzie from dental hygiene school in 2015.
Dr. Mattingly married Ms. Colette Delaney in 2018. Colette is from Louisville and has been a professional actress and singer at Derby Dinner Playhouse, The Stephen Foster Drama, The Mid-Kentucky Chorus, and various churches. Ms. Colette has 2 grown children, Daniel and Sedona who share their mother's gentle heart.
