Dr. Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, ACC

Dr. Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, ACC is a certified professional coach since 2001 and a practicing dentist since 1987 who helps dentists achieve success professionally and personally.

Dr. Deems has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, Diplomate in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and Diplomate in the American Academy of Pain Management. He holds memberships (past and present) in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Association, and others. He is a credentialed member of the International Coach Federation and a co-founder of the Dental Coaches Association. Dr. Deems has served as a consultant to the Dentist Well-Being Committee of the Council on Dental Practice of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Deems has also been awarded the distinction of being one of the Top Leaders in Continuing Education every year since 2005 by Dentistry Today magazine, a leading professional dental journal. He is a published author for professional dental publications, such as Dental Economics, AGD Impact, Dental Practice Report, Dentistry Today, Dental Tribune, DentalCompare, DrBicuspid, and others, and has produced online CE programs for professional dental CE websites.

In 2003, Dr. Deems was the first dentist to receive the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award given by a state psychological association. In 2004, he became the first dentist in the U.S. to receive the National Best Practices Honors by the American Psychological Association, one of only 10 businesses nationally chosen for the award (from 180 businesses nominated by state associations).

Dr. Deems is also a certified professional personal and business coach, having completed his comprehensive coach training at Coach U. One of only a few dentists nationwide to share the distinction of being both a certified professional coach and a practicing dentist, he coaches dentists and other solo professionals towards personal fulfillment, balance, and success in their personal and professional lives. Dr. Deems presents keynote addresses, workshops, and lectures of interest to a variety of groups and organizations. For more information on Dr. Deems’ coaching activities, visit his coaching Web site, www.drdondeems.com.