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The University of Tennessee

The Graduate School of Medicine




Joseph F. Rainey, DDS

Clinical Instructor

Education

Undergraduate
University of tennessee, Knoxville, TN
1953-1955

Medical School
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
1955-1959
Degree-DDS

Military Experience

US Air Force
1959-1961

TN Air National Guard
1981-1999
Current Status-Lt. Colonel (Retired)


Medical Licensure

Tennessee DS1162, Issues 9/3/1959

Practice Experience

TN Department of Public Health
1959

US Air Force
1959-1961

Private Practice
1961-present

Society Memberships

Second District Dental Society
1961-Present
Delegate to TDA, Peer Review Committee, Councilman

TN Dental Association
1961-presnet
Past Chairman of Seminars Abroad Committee, Past VP for East Tennessee

American Dental Association
1961-present

American College of Dentistry
1989-present

International College of Dentistry
1995-present

Pierre Fauchard Academy
1993-presnet

East Tennessee Academy of Dental Practice Administration
1968-present
Treasurer-1980-1984, Director 1986-present

Academy of General Dentistry
1975-2000

Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics
1988-present
Executive Committee, 1993-2000

Federation Dentaire International
1975-present

Southeastern Association of Clinical Practice
1975-present
Treasurer-1979-1981, Program Chair-1982-present, VP 1988

Anderson County Dental Society
1980-1996

Delta Dental Plan of Tennessee
1970-present
Board of Directors-1989-present, Treasurer-1998-2000, Secetary-2000-2002, Vice-Chair- 2002-present

Academy of Air National Guard Dentist
1981-1999

Alliance of Air guard Flight Surgeons
1987-1999

Association of Military Surgeons of the US
1987-2002

National Guard Association of Tennessee
Life Member

National Guard Association of the US
Life Member

University Appointments

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
1992-present
Clinical Instructor-Department of General Dentistry

Hospital Appointments

Active Staff-University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
1992-present

Teaching Experience

11 years

Honors and Awards

Young Man of the Year
Clinton Jaycees
1965

Air Force Commendation Medal
US Air Force
1985

Air Force Achievement Medal
US Air Force
1986

Graduate "Air War College"
US Air Force
1985

Air National Guard Dental Officer of the Year
US Air National Guard
1989

Fellowship
American College of Dentistry
1989

Fellowship
International College of Dentistry
1995

Fellowship
Tennessee Dental Association
1990

Lectures/Papers/Clinics

Networking Management Ideas
Association of Military Surgeons of US
San Antonio, TX-1988

Achievements/Special Recognition

The awarding of the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal for outstanding professional skill, knowledge, and leadership ability.

Continued re-election to positions of leadership in his many professional organizations as well as civic and community organizations.

Unselfish dedication to his professional community and nation exemplifies the principles of his life.

Visiting Professorships and Invited Lectures

"Networking Management Ideas"
Association of Military Surgeons of the US
San Antonio, TX- 1988

Committees and Offices Held

University of Tennessee Department of General Dentistry
Quality Assurance Committee
1992-1998

The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

The Department of General Dentistry
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
Medical Building A, Suite 340
1930 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville TN 37920-6999

(865) 305-9440
(800) 596-7249
FAX: (865) 305-9442