Dr. Ben Kellum grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi. After graduating from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, he went on to get his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Kellum completed a 1 Year AEGD residency program in Pocatello, Idaho focused on comprehensive implant planning and treatment. Dr. Kellum spent several years in private practice at a full arch denture and implant clinic and then transitioned full-time to Program Director of The Foundry Dental AEGD residency Program in Birmingham Alabama.

The Foundry Dental Clinic is a Christian-based community clinic, where Dr. Kellum was able to use his background in full-arch implant surgery and restoration to give those going through drug recovery access to more ideal treatment options. Dr. Kellum is married to his wife Rachel, with three children (Nora, Amos, and Lucy). Dr. Kellum enjoys traveling with his family and playing with his kids in his free time.