Leading a distinguished career, Dr. VanBenthuysen specializes in endodontics, oral surgery, extractions, implants, crowns and bridges, and removable prosthodontics.
FLEMING ISLAND, FL, June 30, 2023 /24-7 Press Release/ — Keith VanBenthuysen, DMD, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, profiled individuals are selected based on current reference value. Factors such as position, notable achievements, visibility and prominence in a field are considered in the selection process.
Dr. VanBenthuysen is a respected and talented dentist recognized as the Dental Director at Embassy Dental in Nashville, TN, where he was responsible for training new dentists and dental assistants, screened new job applicants and provided continuing education and training in dental technology. He was promoted to Chief Dental Officer when Embassy Dental was acquired by Marquee Dental Partners in 2015. In addition to managing the overall operations of the established dental practices, he oversaw a team of four dentists, three dental assistants and two front desk staff. Dr. VanBenthuysen currently practices at Family Smiles of Fleming Island in Florida, where he resides with his wife, Donna, and their two children.
Leading a distinguished career, Dr. VanBenthuysen specializes in endodontics, oral surgery, extractions, implants, crowns and bridges, and removable prosthodontics. After completing his medical studies, he served his country in the US Army as a dentist from 1982 to 1987. Dr. VanBenthuysen then entered private practice as the owner of Family Dental in Lakeland, Florida.
Dr. VanBenthuysen has played an integral role in the community, volunteering at his church’s mobile dental clinic serving needy patients. She also spent over a month in the Dominican Republic providing dental care to children in an orphanage.
In choosing to pursue the medical field, Dr. VanBenthuysen noted, he was inspired by his mother, who was a registered nurse. Having initially considered a career as a doctor, he eventually chose dentistry as he found it more appealing for a number of reasons. After high school, Dr. VanBenthuysen graduated from The Citadel in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Florida, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1982. Additional educational pursuits to his credit include certifications in Cerec Cad-Cam dentistry through Patterson Dental and Implant EZ through the Dick Barnes Group. In 2023, Dr. VanBenthuysen completed a guided implant surgery course through the White Cap Institute in Salt Lake City, UT, demonstrating his passion for continuing education.
To further secure his position at the forefront of his profession, Dr. VanBenthuysen is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. VanBenthuysen was awarded a fellowship by the Academy of General Dentistry in August 1997. He was also honored with the Leadership in Dentistry Award from Marquee Dental Partners. For the period he served in the army, Dr. VanBenthuysen was awarded the US Army Commendation Medal. He attributes his success to hard work, continuous education, the guidance of many distinguished colleagues and family support.
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