 Dr. Donald J Powers
Donald J Powers D.D.S. has over 33 years experience in dentistry, in Jackson. Dr. Powers graduated from St. Johns High School, class 67. Jackson Community College, Western Michigan University, Go Broncos, and University of Michigan Dental School class76,
Go Blue!
June 30th,
2007 in San Diego, aboard the aircraft carrier UUS
Midway, Dr. Powers was awarded the highest award for
continuing dental education presented by the Academy
of General Dentistry. The Master, award is presented
in recognition of professional dedication to the
best possible patient care through an active
involvement in organized dentistry and the
completion of 1100 hours of disciplined and
comprehensive dental study covering all aspects of
dentistry. In July of 2003, the Academy of General
Dentistry awarded Fellowship to Dr. Powers at their
meeting in Nashville. Fellowship requires 500 hours
of classes and passing a day long written exam. June
of 05 Dr. Powers and staff attended the Mercer
leadership course, four days in Las Vegas, so to
better serve our patients. In 2002 Dr. Powers
completed two continuums in Cosmetic Dentistry in
New Orleans, at LSU. The Jackson Dental Study Club
traveled to London, England , October, 2002. Dr.
Powers was one of the presenters, and lectured on
how Dental Health and Diabetes affect one another.
The Study Club lectured in Rome, Italy, in September
of 05. In 04 and 05 Dr. Powers has been involved in
two, continuing education curriculum of Implantology
totaling 150 hours. 100 to 200 hours of continuing
education are taken every year by Dr. Powers.
Dr. Powers is committed to outstanding relationships and using the best techniques and treatments. We were one of the first Dental Practices, to use Digital (low energy computer assisted) X-rays, Lasers, Air Abrasion, Digital Photography. Conscious Sedation (sleep dentistry) was added in 2003. Dr. Powers fits the Lumen Christi Football Team with professional fitting mouth guards. His son Ryan was a wide receiver on the 03/04 state championship teams. Ryan, graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, Business School,09, GO BLUE! Dr. Powers’ wife Elaine can be seen assisting at the office on occasion and their daughter Lindsay is a graduate of MSU business school, Go Green! Lindsay is living in Phoenix and works for Intel.
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Dr. Powers is past president of the Jackson District Dental Society and is active in the following dental organizations.
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AACD American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry |
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FAGD Fellow in the Academy of Academy of General Dentistry 2003 –MAGD Masters in the AGD in 2007 |
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DOCS Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation |
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ADA American Dental Association |
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MDA Michigan Dental Association |
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Michigan Dental Association (MDA) |
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ADI Academy of Dentistry International- Navajo Reservation, Utah 4/07 |
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AES American Equilibration Society – AOP Academy Operative Dentistry |
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Jackson District Study Club Dr. Powers is president for the years 06/07/08 |
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University of Michigan Bunting Club, a periodontal organization |
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Alumnus of Pankey Institute of Advanced Dental Learning |
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