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About Dr. Wayne Kerr

Dr. Wayne Kerr speaking at the Hinman Dental MeetingDr. Wayne Kerr

About Dr. Wayne Kerr

Since 1994, Wayne has been sharing his wit and wisdom with students, educators, and dental professionals across the U.S. and Canada. Although he generally speaks on scientific topics or practice management, his presentations on "Life Skills" seem to resonate with audiences everywhere.

Professional Honors

As a professional, Wayne earned numerous honors including Fellowship in both the American and International Colleges of Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, as an Honored Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association, Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, and as a recipient of the Academy's Life Long Learning and Service Recognition Award.

Dr. Wayne Kerr at Hinman Dental Meeting 2015

Community Service

As a community volunteer Wayne has been recognized as Professional, Citizen, Volunteer, and Small-business Person of the Year. Additionally, he was honored by the Georgia Institute of Technology with its presentation of the Dean Griffin Community Service Award. Working with other community leaders, Wayne helped found a clinic for the indigent providing free dental and medical services.

Today

Retired from clinical care, Wayne's passion is to shorten the learning curve to success for other dentists and their team members. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor for the University of Alabama's School of Dentistry, author of numerous books, speaks on a variety of topics for major dental meetings, and posts a monthly blog called kerrthoughts.

Credentials & Affiliations

Professional Honors

  • Fellow, American College of Dentistry
  • Fellow, International College of Dentistry
  • Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
  • Honored Fellow, Georgia Dental Association
  • Mastership, Academy of General Dentistry
  • Life Long Learning & Service Recognition Award

Speaking & Teaching

  • Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Alabama School of Dentistry
  • Official Member, Speaking Consulting Network
  • Speaker since 1994
  • U.S. and Canada presentations
  • Major dental meetings nationwide

Author

  • When Life Needs a Sticky Note…
  • When Mom and Dad Need Help
  • Ten Tips to the Top
  • WISE WORDS: …from lessons learned.
  • Wear it on a Tuesday…
  • It's Okay to be SQUARE…