Dr. Benjamin Lee Hawkins, DDS

Ben Hawkins, DMD
Dentistry is a very fun and rewarding profession. The opportunity to solve patients’ healthcare problems and establishing personal relationships with them is very rewarding. It is fun being in a dental practice that has been around for more than 30 years, because it allows me to see patients that I know and have been important in my life, whether it be my kindergarten teacher or former pediatrician!
Education/Experience
Before I became a dentist, I earned my BA, graduating Magna cum Laude from the University of Georgia. I then attained my DMD from the Medical College of Georgia, and was president of the American Student Dental Association MCG chapter.
Al a part of my continuing education, I am a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Hinman Dental Society, American Dental Association and Georgia Dental Association. I regularly attend continuing education meetings not only to maintain the highest standard of patient care possible, but also because of the …enjoyment I receive from learning new and better techniques for solving patient’s dental problems. 
In the Practice
I love what I do not only because I enjoy performing the dental procedures themselves, but also because of the satisfaction that comes from solving a patient’s problem and exceeding their expectations.
To be able to come to the office each day and do something that I love and believe in is an incredible feeling. I have been blessed to be part of the lives of so many wonderful patients and parents. It has been an honor to serve our community with a commitment to excellence and outstanding care, and I look forward to continuing this commitment in the coming years!
Family and Community
I have lived in Gainesville all my life, and am proud to serve the people of my hometown. My lovely wife, Suzie, and I have a daughter named Anne, a son named Benny, and our third child is due in August. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy playing with the kids, golfing, working in the yard, fishing, and watching Georgia football games.
I am also active in our community, and am a member of the following local organizations:
St. Michael Catholic Church, and chairman of the financial council
Hall County and Northeast Georgia Hospital Authority Board
Northeast Georgia Health Systems QPIC board
Gainesville Friends of the Parks board (also past president)
9th District Health Services Advisory Committee
Gainesville Family TIES board
Gainesville Jaycees (also past director)
Gainesville Kiwanis
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