DDS, MSD
John H. White
Periodontist
Biography
John H. White, DDS, MSD, currently practices as a private practice clinician in Richmond, Virginia. Originally from Huntington, WV, Dr. White attended the University of Richmond graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Finance Concentration. Finding his true calling in dentistry, Dr. White obtained his DDS from VCU School of Dentistry in 2015. He went on to receive a specialty certificate in periodontics, dental implant surgery, and IV conscious sedation at VCU as well as a Masters of Science in Dentistry for his research work on the future of the periodontal specialty. Dr. White is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He has received several awards for clinical and academic excellence and served in numerous leadership roles. He co-founded and currently runs a dental study club in Richmond, VA. His clinical interests include bone and soft tissue regeneration and dental implant surgery.
Education
BSBA — Finance (2003–2007) — University of Richmond
Post-Baccalaureate Health Sciences Certificate (2009–2011) — Virginia Commonwealth University
Doctor of Dental Surgery (2011–2015) — VCU School of Dentistry
MSD/Certificate in Periodontics (2015–2018) — VCU School of Dentistry
Licenses & Certifications
- 2018–Present: Board Certification, American Board of Periodontology
- 2018–Present: MSD/Certificate in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery, VCU
- 2015–Present: Virginia State Board of Dentistry
- 2015–Present: IV and Oral Conscious/Moderate Sedation Certification
- 2015–Present: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 2015–Present: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments & Honors
- 2022: President of Virginia Society of Periodontists
- 2021–2023: Richmond Magazine Top Periodontist
- 2019: Board Certification, American Board of Periodontology
- 2018: VCU Periodontics Chief Resident
- 2017: Virginia Dental Association Top 40 under 40
- 2015: American Academy of Periodontology Dental Student Award
- 2015: Omicron Kappa Upsilon: Kappa Chapter
Research & Publications
- White JH, et al. Virginia-based periodontists' perceptions: Current and future trends of the specialty. J Periodontol. 2019;1–10.
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- Virginia Society of Periodontists
- American Dental Association
- Virginia Dental Association
- Richmond Dental Society
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Kappa Chapter)
- Cofounder of Richmond dental study club
Personal
In his spare time, Dr. White enjoys golf and tennis as well as spending time with his wife and their three children.
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