2025 District Presidents MEET Tell Us About Yourself I grew up in Dalton and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2016. My wife and I loved Athens so much that we moved back, and I now practice in the Classic City. My wife, Caroline, and I have been married for 6 years and have a chocolate lab named Ellie. Outside of dentistry I enjoy fly fishing, traveling, and love to spend time in the mountains. Organized Dentistry I joined the GDA right out of dental school and have learned a lot about the value that organized dentistry brings to the profession since serving on the executive committee. This has been an invaluable experience, and I am glad I am getting exposed to it so early in my career. Current Challenges in Dentistry I believe one of the biggest challenges in dentistry today is a lack of participation in organized dentistry among younger dentists. Young dentists get pulled in a lot of directions the first few years after school and I think it is critical to get exposed to organized dentistry as soon as possible. It brings a lot of value to the members and the GDA and ADA are constantly working to better our profession. The Year Ahead I would like to see more involvement at the local level in the next year. I believe if we can get more participation from current members at district events, we will be able to recruit new members and continue to create an even stronger Eastern District. Dr. Daniel Johnson Eastern District | 35 Jan 2025
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