Dr. Daniel Louis Edwards, DDS

Daniel L. Edwards, DDS
Education:
University of Michigan, BS in Biology, 1993; DDS, 1997
General Practice Residency at Loyola University Medical Center (Chicago, IL), certificate 1997-99
Professional Memberships and Positions:
American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association (Committee on Membership 2005-06, Chair Committee on Membership 2006-09, Special Committee on Annual Session 2009-present, Vice Chair 2011-12, Chair 2012-13), Washtenaw District Dental Society (Chair Committee on Membership 2007-09), Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Delta Sigma Delta Detroit Graduate Chapter (Historian 2009-present), Delta Sigma Delta Undergraduate Alpha Chapter (current Faculty Advisor/Deputy), University of Michigan School of Dentistry Board of Governors (Student-Alumni Relations Chair 2003-09, Vice Chair 2006-07, Chair 2007-08).
Awards:
Delta Sigma Delta "Outstanding Faculty Award" 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, Michigan Dental …Association "New Dentist Award" 2007, Student Council Dental Student and Dental Hygiene Student "Outstanding Faculty Award" 2008, 3 Blue Clinic "Outstanding Faculty Award" 2009, 2010, 2011, Detroit's HOUR Magazine "Top Dentists" 2009.
Family:
Married to Jennifer (University of Michigan, BA in Interior Design, 1992) for 11 years, who is a Development Officer for the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hosptal and VonVoigtlander Women's Hospital. Lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and son Zachary born 2004, and Jacob born 2007.
Work Experience:
Taught residents and practiced general dentistry for 3 years (1999-2002) at a General Practice Residency advanced training program in Chicago. Moved back to Ann Arbor in 2002, and became an associate in private practice and began teaching at the dental school. Currently a part-time Adjunct Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.  Dr. Edwards also serves on several committees and acts as a mentor for student groups at the dental school.
Quote:
"My family practice is comprised of patients of all ages, as I enjoy seeing children, teens, adults and older adult patients. I believe in performing a thorough comprehensive exam and forming a treatment plan to best meet my patient's desires and needs. My goal is to create a relaxing and comfortable environment, resulting in a positive dental experience. In addition to teaching at the dental school, it is my priority to educate my private practice patients about dentistry and good oral health."