Dr. E. Dean Powell practices dentistry in Hickory, North Carolina, where he provides a comprehensive dental experience for his patients including cosmetic, restorative, and family dentistry.

Early in his career as a Special Forces Medic in the United States Army, Dr. Powell received training in the medical and dental specialities, completing rotations in these disciplines with honors. It was during these rotations that Dr. Powell realized his intense interest in the field of dentistry.

Upon completion of his service requirements, Dr. Powell attended the School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and subsequently attended the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry where, upon graduation, he received the prestigious Monte G. Miska award for crown and bridge excellence.

Dr. Powell continues to provide his patients with the highest quality of dentistry available through active participation in continuing education seminars and programs and by offering the latest technological advancements in dentistry today.

As a dedicated member of the dental profession, Dr. Powell has served as an officer and/or member of the Board of Trustees on most of the dental organizations to which he belongs. He remains committed to the high ideals these organizations have historically adopted and continues to seek knowledge in all areas of the dental profession.

PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS EDUCATION
  • ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY
    Bestowed the honor of “Fellow”

  • NC ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY
    President
    Vice-President
    Secretary/Treasurer
    First District Representative

  • NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL SOCIETY
    Vice President

  • CATAWBA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY
    President
    Vice President
    Secretary/Treasurer

  • CATAWBA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
    Chairman

  • UNC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
    Advisory Committee

  • UNC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ALUMNI ASSOC.
    Board of Trustees
  • UNDERGRADUATE
    Mars Hill College
    UNC-Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy

  • U.S. ARMY
    Special Forces Medic

  • GRADUATE
    UNC School of Dentistry

  • POST GRADUATE
    Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry
    Member of the Foothills Dental Continuum
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Dental Association
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • North Carolina Academy of General Dentistry
  • North Carolina Dental Society
  • Seattle Study Club
  • Catawba County Dental Society
  • First District Dental Society
  • Western Piedmont Dental Society
  • UNC Dental Alumni Association
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