Dr. Karen  Kemp-Prosterman, affectionately known  as Dr. Kemp or Dr. KP,  is a practicing pedodontist with over 15 years of experience.  Dr. KP  completed  her dental education at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN in 2002. Upon completion, Dr. Kemp-Prosterman moved to NYC to pursue her passion of Pediatric Dentistry. She completed a General Practice Residency program in 2003 at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center where she was then selected for the Pediatric Dentistry Residency program. After serving as Chief Resident, Dr. Kemp-Prosterman graduated in 2005  and was recruited to join the Faculty of the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center;  Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. KP remained a vital member of the Department of Dentistry, engaged in scholarly pursuits and clinical care.  In 2010 she became the Program Director  and served in that role until 2013, when she expanded her private practice exposure in the neighboring state of Connecticut.

Dr. Kemp-Prosterman has extensive private practice experience in both New York and Connecticut. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and has memberships in the Connecticut State Dental Association, American Dental Association, ADEA and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  

Dr. KP is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Department of Craniofacial Sciences: Division of Pediatric Dentistry.

When not in involved in her passions of education and dentistry, she can be found embracing her other joys of travel, animals, music and tennis.