Clarksville Dentist Selected
 “Dentist of the Year”

           Dr. Joseph A. Britton of Clarksville was named "Dentist of the Year" by the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry at its annual meeting on August 13 in Nashville.  The Academy of General Dentistry, the second largest organization in the United States representing approximately 35,000 general dentists, has as its standard a principle of life long learning.  To be a member in good standing a dentist must go above and beyond standard continuing education requirements for dentists and attend additional courses every year.  Dr. Britton completed the American Board of the Academy in 1989 a level that requires academic testing and an oral review of dental cases. 

The Dentist of the Year is awarded yearly by the Academy of General Dentistry to a dentist for outstanding leadership in dentistry, education and service to their community.  Dr. Britton was selected from an elite group of six dentists statewide that were nominated by their dental peers.  A graduate of Howard University Dental School in Washington, D.C. in 1976, Dr. Britton has practiced dentistry for thirty-four years, twenty-two of which were in active military service.  While in the service Dr. Britton served as an assistant program director for the two year general dentistry program mentoring young dentists, a position he considers one of his most rewarding duties while in the Army.  He retired from active duty in 1999 at the rank of Colonel having supervised dental clinics in multiple locations worldwide.  He has practiced in Clarksville since 1999.  Dr. Britton serves locally as the Vice Chair of the Clarksville/Montgomery County Adult Literacy Council, is a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Ministry and is a member of the St. Bethlehem Civitan Club.  Dr. Britton and his wife, Nancye, of 35 years have two adult children.  The Brittons attend St. Bethlehem Christian Church.