Dr. Karl Jobst is a dentist practicing in Grove, Oklahoma, where he has lived and worked ever since he founded Grand Lake Dental in 1998. The practice is known as one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the region, enabling Dr. Jobst to treat patients using the most cutting-edge methodologies and, in many cases, in a minimally invasive manner that dramatically improves upon standard practices. The Grove, OK, dentist is also able to offer patients an impressive degree of experience and expertise, as Karl Jobst, DDS, has long understood the importance of continuing education opportunities and is one of the most credentialed dentists in the entire state of Oklahoma.
Before earning the right to place “Karl Jobst, DDS, Grove, OK,” on the door of his practice, Dr. Jobst attended Missouri State University and earned an undergraduate degree as well as acceptance to the University of Tennessee College of Dental Medicine. It was there that Dr. Jobst earned his degree in dentistry in 1998, the same year he would go on to open the practice that would ultimately become Grand Lake Dental. Dr. Jobst has only continued to add to his impressive academic achievements, as he has completed several postgraduate programs from the Las Vegas Institute and the University of Southern California.
According to Dr. Karl Jobst, Grove, OK, has been everything he had hoped it would be, and the native of Lamar, Missouri, proudly refers to the Grand Lake Area as his home. During his spare time away from his busy dental practice, Dr. Jobst is an avid pilot who holds a private pilot’s license and has completed more than 600 flight hours. A seasoned world traveler, Dr. Jobst is equally content to spend time in the company of family and friends and to volunteer in his church and his community.
What is your favorite thing about traveling?
Sometimes it’s just nice to spend some time in a place that is completely different than home. I love where I live and can’t ever imagine living anyplace else, but it is important to experience the unique aspects of locations all over the world.
Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?
It’s a hobby for me. I’m deeply committed to my dental practice, but I love to travel and I love to fly, so I try to do so as often as I am able.
What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?
I’ve been to Alaska a few times and have just been in awe of its vastness.
Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?
I don’t have any firm plans in place at the moment, but I hope to begin doing some travel research soon. I’d like to visit Austria as well as several other places throughout the region.
What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?
I think it’s important to select a destination based on its appeal to the individual traveler rather than its overall appeal to travelers in general.
Where would you like to go?
I’ve always wanted to see Prague and Vienna.
Where would you like to revisit?
I think Alaska is a wonderful destination that I will happily return to time and again.
Do you travel alone? Why?
I like to travel with friends and family, but I have enjoyed a few solo trips in the past.
If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?
Anchorage, Stockholm and Helsinki.
Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?
It really depends on where I am going and how I am getting there. I’ve traveled light for backpacking trips with multiple destinations, but I’ve also packed up the house for extended vacations in a single location
