Lance Dillon, D.M.D, M.S.
Lance D. Dillon, D.M.D., M.S. was born in Luling, Louisiana and raised in Vicksburg, MS. With a B.S. in Biological Engineering from Mississippi State, he was recruited to the University of Mississippi Medical Center Division of Biomaterials. At UMMC, he teamed up with other engineers, scientist and doctors to develop new orthopedic and dental implant materials. While finishing his master’s degree in Biological Engineering, and concentrating on dental research, he chose to pursue a degree in Dental Medicine at UMMC.
Dr. Dillon, a speaker and clinician representing UMC and Center for Contemporary Dentistry, lectures on topics such as: Dental Materials and Cosmetic Dentistry and is credited as a contributor to numerous dental articles, orthopedic/dental journals, and book chapters. He also uses his engineering background as a consultant to several dental manufacturers.
Since 2011 Dr. Lance Dillon has led a comprehensive Spear study group composed of Periodontists, Oral Surgeons, Orthodontist, and other dentists that meet routinely to discuss ongoing comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment. He also is a part of the Spear education faculty club and is the only one in Mississippi. These dentists and clinicians are a community of like-minded peers who share a common mindset utilizing research-based treatment to provide quality dentistry. Spear education is a world class graduate education facility in Scottsdale, Arizona that focuses on comprehensive dental care. Dr. Dillon takes approximately 100 hours of continuing education each year on topics that include cosmetic dentistry, biomaterials, implants, occlusion and laser dentistry.
Dr. Dillon is heavily engaged in the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry through accreditation processes along with an appointment to the University Relations Committee. He teaches several dental school courses that include conservative, cosmetic dental procedures and photography.
Credentials
SPEAR Faculty Club 2000-present
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry-Accreditation Candidate
American Academy of Facial Aesthetics
Assistant professor , UMC School of Dentistry, fixed prosthodontics
Certified in Solea CO2 Laser Treatment
1996-2000 Doctor of Dental Medicine, UMMC School of Dentistry, Jackson, MS
1990-1994 M.S. in Biological Engineering, MSU/UMMC
1986-1989 B.S. in Biological Engineering, MSU
Adjunct Faculty, Hinds Community College Dental Assisting Program Fellow
Professional Memberships
Mississippi Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Founder and President
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Member
American Dental Association, Member
Mississippi Dental Society, Member
Pierre Fauchard Academy
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dr. Lance Dillon & His Family
Among some of his honors and community involvement include: But God Ministries in Jonestown MS – Volunteer Dentist, Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40, Madison the City Chamber of Commerce Board Of Directors, Teaching Award, Hembree Honor Society at UMC Dental School and a member and deacon of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS.
His interests are hunting, fishing, motorcycling and most of all spending time with his family and friends.