John D. Lentz, DDS

Board Chairman

A Timeline of Professional Milestones

1947

Born to Merideth Clyde and Dorothy (Darlington) Lentz on July 6.

1969

Earns a Bachelor of Science in biology from Auburn University.

1975

Obtains a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

1975

Serves in the U.S. Navy until 1978; Is a member of the American Dental Association until 2016.

1980

Earns certification in periodontology.

1980

Is a member of the Washington County Dental Society until 1989 and the American Academy of Periodontology until 2016

1983

Receives the Outstanding President Award from the Kiwanis Club Capital District.

1985

Serves as president of the Southwest Virginia Dental Society until 1986.

1985

Is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry until 1995 and the Pierre Fauchard Academy until 1998.

1987

Serves as president of the Virginia Society of Periodontists until 1988.

1988

Receives the Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Award from the Kiwanis Club.

2014

Is an adjunct faculty member at Wytheville Community College through today.

2015

Receives the Silver Beaver Award from the Boys Scouts of America.

2018

Receives the Outstanding Member Award from the Kiwanis Club of Abingdon.

2019

Receives the Walter Zeller Fellowship and George Hixson Fellowship from Kiwanis International.

2020

Is chairman of the board of the Dental Hygiene Program at Wytheville Community College through today.

2020

Is board chairman of Virginia Highlands Community College through today.

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