Dr. Donald Benn ett Dr. Donald Bennett

Dr. Bennett has been a member of the LDA, the American Dental Association, and the New Orleans Dental Association for 39 years. Dr. Bennett is the past president of the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry and was chairman of the rule making committee. The LSBD provides resources for Louisiana dentists, including license renewals, complaint management, continuing education, and more.

The New Orleans Dental Conference/LDA Annual Session is a continuing education, networking, and advocacy opportunity for all LDA member dentists. Dr. Bennett has served as chairman, committee member, and more during his years of involvement with this conference. Additionally, his role as president of the New Orleans Dental Association in 2015 afforded him even more involvement in the New Orleans dental community.

For his continued service to the dentistry profession, Bennett received the NODA Honor Dentist Award in 2020. The LDA also awarded him the LDA Star for Outstanding Service in 2014. He achieved fellowship in the American and International Colleges of Dentists in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Dr. Bennett is grateful for the support of his wife, Monique Bennett, and his two children, Clesi and Charlie.

The Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) hosted its 142nd House of Delegates (HOD) on April 22, 2023. During the HOD, the LDA presented its annual awards to 6 deserving candidates.