The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Daniel R. Jones, DDS

Published Author, Lecturer, and Clinical Instructor

• Part-time clinical instructor at Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry
• Co-Author of "The Cutting Edge", a practice management book used nationwide and endorsed by numerous dental schools
• Author of articles in various dental publications
• Guest lecturer at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
• Practice management consultant to general dentists

Involved in Better Care

• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1976
• Graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1980
• Advanced training in orthodontics in Pittsburgh, PA from 1982-1984
• Member of The American Dental Association and The Georgia Dental Association
• Member of The Academy of General Dentistry
• Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Licensed in Georgia and Ohio
• Dawson Institute for Advanced Dental Education

Active In The Community

• Provided pediatric dental care for indigent children on a weekly basis
• Taught Radiology, Anatomy/Physiology and Dental Courses at Gwinnett Technical Institute
• Member of Royston United Methodist Church
• Board Member of the Mill Creek Schools Cluster
• Sponsers many area pageants
• Sponsor/Fund-raiser of Brighter Smiles Breast Cancer

Personal

Dr. Jones and his wife have two children, Brittany and Joshua. His hobbies include maintaining their wildlife preserve, woodworking, antique collecting and gardening

Philosophy

Dr. Jones takes over 100 hours of continuing education a year.

Continuing education is of vital importance to Dr. Jones as a means of staying on the leading edge of the latest technology. He believes strongly in preventive dentistry with a goal of trying to save patient's teeth to increase the quality of their lives. His interests are in oral reconstruction including implants as well as periodontal therapy and cosmetic dentistry.

Pediatric dentistry is also an important part of his practice. Dr. Jones feels that early detection and treatment of dental problems, along with providing a pleasant atmosphere, will help his patients enjoy better dental health.

	Lucy- Office Manager Lucy has been in the dental profession for over 20 years.  She is a graduate of Ohio State University and is well versed in insurance programs and financial arrangements.  Her primary focus is making our patients as comfortable as possible while they are a guest in our office.
	Jennifer - Dental Assistant Jennifer has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 1998. She has acheived Expanded Duty Functions and advanced training in cosmetics and photography. She is committed to patient education. Knowledge is power and comfort is key at our office. She is also in charge of whitening procedures, diagnostic models and digital photography. Jennifer is a Georgia native that is married with two children.
	Angela - Dental Hygienist Angela has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years. She graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1986. She is experienced in providing soft tissue management for patients with varying degrees of periodontal disease. Angela is dedicated and strives to provide her patients with the best in comprehensive care. She is very aware of how to work with children and young adults who have special needs, thus allowing parents to feel confident that their child's oral health will be taken care of appropriately. She and her husband have two children, and reside in Lawrenceville, GA. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
	Brittany- Dental Hygienist Brittany is a part-time hygienist in our office.  She is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. She is presently in Dental School and will graduate in May 2011.
	Josh- Intern Josh is a graduate of Emmanuel College with a degree in Pre-Professional Studies. He will intern in our office until he starts dental school in August 2010.