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.