Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Julia Dobson grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where she attended Seneca High School before completing her undergraduate studies in Biology and Chemistry at Bellarmine University in 2007. She went on to earn a Master of Public Health from the University of Louisville in 2009.

Dr. Dobson then moved with her husband, Nick, to Texas for Air Force pilot training, where she fell in love with working as a 3rd grade math tutor at a public school. Once Nick completed flight training, Dr. Dobson was accepted into the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and graduated in 2016. She continued her training with a Pediatric Dentistry residency at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, which she completed in 2018.

For the past seven years, Dr. Dobson has proudly cared for children and families at Kid’s Dentistree. Now, she is excited to pursue her dream of practice ownership, continuing her commitment to helping children build healthy smiles for life. She is Board Certified and an active member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Outside the office, Dr. Dobson enjoys spending time with her husband, a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard, and their three children—Sarah, Sam, and Jonah. Whether it’s cheering Sarah on at gymnastics, watching Sam play baseball and lacrosse, or enjoying snuggles with Jonah (who is a big Jurassic Park fan), family time is her greatest joy. At home, she loves walking the family dogs, Pippa and Loula, jogging, and cooking with her husband.

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Honors and Awards

  • 2025 – Patient Experience Star Award, Kid’s Dentistree

     

  • 2024 – Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Board Certified Pediatric Dentist)

     

  • 2023 – Doctor of the Year Award, Kid’s Dentistree

     

  • 2016 – Pediatric Dentistry Scholarship, University of Louisville School of Dentistry

     

  • 2015 – Pathology Scholarship, University of Louisville School of Dentistry (awarded to the student with the highest grade in the pathology course)

Our Mission

To provide specialized and comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents in a friendly, safe and state of the art environment with a focus on prevention and education for the families.

Our Vision

We aim to be a trusted partner in every patient’s oral health journey. At Commonwealth Pediatric Dentistry, we’ve created a welcoming space where children feel comfortable, confident, and excited about dental care. Driven by Dr. Julia Dobson’s passion for pediatric dentistry and commitment to excellence, our team delivers the highest standard of care with compassion and expertise. We strive to inspire lifelong healthy habits and a positive relationship with dentistry, beginning in infancy and continuing through young adulthood.

Loula the Poodle

Meet Loula Kenzie, our therapy dog in training. Her name gives a nod to our city, Louisville, KY and goes with the office theme- Kentucky Fun. Once Loula completes her training and certification, she will officially join our team as a comforting companion for our patients.



Loula was born on a family farm in Richmond, KY, on April 18, 2025. She was one of 14 puppies and stood out as the most blonde of the litter. A standard poodle with a beautiful apricot coat, Loula quickly captured our hearts. During the puppy meet-and-greet, she climbed into our laps and never left our side—we like to say Loula chose us. Her affectionate nature, gentle temperament, and encouraging personality assessment results made her a perfect candidate for a future as a pediatric dental therapy dog.



Loula is currently training with The Clever Canine in Jeffersontown, KY. She has already completed the puppy program with flying colors and is advancing to the next stage of her therapy training.

At home, Loula enjoys playing with Dr. Dobson’s children and their 9-year-old Old English Sheepdog. She also loves relaxing on her cot, getting belly rubs, chewing on doggie bones, fetching toys, and—most of all—food.

To follow Loula’s training journey and see updates as she grows into her role at the office, visit us on social media!

Next Step:

Schedule your child’s visit to meet Loula and see how she helps make dental appointments fun and comforting for every patient.

Visit us at

2813 N Hurstbourne
Pkwy, Suite 106      Louisville, KY 40223

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