Jon A. Mather, DDS

• Completed B.S. degree at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
• Completed DDS degree at University of Tennessee in Memphis.
• Completed General Practice Residency at U.T. Hospital in Knoxville during 1979-80.
• Currently a member of: ADA, TDA, 1st District Dental, Kingsport Dental Study Club, the East TN Academy of Dental Practice Administration, Friends in Need Dental Clinic.
• Have been practicing for 27 years, since 1980.
• Native of Kingsport, TN.
• Family members: Wife M'Liss, son Seth age 23, son David age 19.
• Leisure activities: Running, hiking, backpacking, fishing, water skiing, snow ski, track official, cross country official.
• Dental Activities: Past President of Kingsport Dental Society.
• Past chairman of the Friends In Need Dental Committee.

Civic

• Leadership of Kingsport participant 1983-1984.
• Member of Friends of Patrick Henry Lake Association.
• Member of Southern Highlands Appalachian Conservancy.

Church

• Treasurer of Holston Valley UU Church for 4 two-year terms.
• Past President of the Board of Directors of HVUUC.

Scouts

• Asst. Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 387 from 1998 until present.
• Crew Advisor (adult leader) for 12-man 12-day backpacking trek to BSA Phil Mont Scout Ranch 2001, 2004.
• Crew Advisor (adult leader) for an 8-man 10-day paddle trip BSA Canoe Base at the Boundary Waters In Minnesota/Canada (2002).
• PADI Scuba Certification.
• Crew Advisor (adult leader) for 8-man 7-day scuba trips at BSA"s Sea Base in Islamorada Florida in 2003.

Track & Field

• Official at local high school and college track meets in Kingsport, Bristol, JC since 1980.
• Official Track & field certification for track & field and cross-country.
• Adult leader for Summer Running Club for DB runners from 2001 until present.
• Official at 2006 Division NCAA Cross Country semifinals in Knoxville, TN.
• Official at 2007 Division SEC track & field finals in Tuscaloosa AL.

Practice Philosophy: My childhood dentist, Dr. Pope Johnson, inspired me to become a dentist with his good humor, friendliness, and positive attitude. He always seemed to enjoy being at work, and he loved being around people.

Share what you enjoy about the practice of dentistry: I like being able to combine these things (1) helping other people (2) creating something with my hands (3) promoting good health (4) being constantly challenged by the demands of dentistry - pain control, aesthetics, good quality dental work.

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