M.H. "Reggie" VanderVeen, DDS
Reggie received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1976 and practiced one year with Dr. Reid Calcott in Saginaw, MI before returning to his hometown, Grand Rapids, MI. He started his first practice in Wyoming, MI in 1977 and succeeded Dr. Donald Goris at his practice location in South East Grand Rapids. Here's a snapshot of Reggie's past and present endeavors:
Education:
University of Michigan, 1972-76; DDS
University of Detroit-Mercy, 1968-72; BS, Biology
Kellogg School of Management, 2006; Certificate, Executive Management Program for Dentists
Professional Practice:
Private Practice, General Dentistry
Wyoming, Michigan; 1977-2006
Grand Rapids, Michigan; 1986-98
Saginaw, Michigan; 1976-77
Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions, October, 2010-May, 2018; Transition Consultant
Apollonia Consulting, LLC, Transition Consultant
Permanent Michigan Real Estate Salespersons License #6501365352
Professional Organizations:
American Board of Dental Examiners
American College of Dentists
American Dental Association
International College of Dentists
Michigan Dental Association
Pierre Fauchard Academy
West Michigan District Dental Society
Professional Activities:
Academy of General Dentistry
1987-95, 98-2007, Member
American Association of Dental Boards
2001-2010, Member
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
2003-2008, Member
2004-2008, Chair
2009-10, Consultant
ad hoc Membership and Dues Structure Review Committee
2010, Chair
American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. (ADEX)
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Committee
2005-2007, Member
2005-2007, Chair
ADEX House of Representatives
2007-10, Michigan State Board of Dentistry Representative
ADEX Board of Directors
2010-2013, Member, District 5
American Dental Association (ADA)
1976-present, Member; 2015, Life Member
ADA House of Delegates
1991, Alternate Delegate
Council on Dental Accreditation
2011-14, Consultant Site Visitor
2011-2014, National Licensure Site Visitor
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
2011-15, Member
2014-15, Vice Chair
American Institute of Parliamentarians
1997-2008, Member
DENTPAC of Michigan, Political Action Committee
1999–02, District IV Governor
Michigan Dental Association (MDA)
1976-present, Member; 2015, Life Member
Annual Session Committee
1986-91, 1994-96, Member
1994, Registration
1988, 90, 94, 04, Speaker Host
1991, General Chair
1990, General Co-chair
1989, Exhibits Chair
Annual Session Dental Student Mentor Program
1999, Mentor
Scientific Program Committee
1990-91, Consultant
House of Delegates
1991, WMDDS Delegation Chair
1990, Member, Reference Committee
1987-91, 98-00, Delegate
1988-89, Alternate Delegate
1998, Candidate for Speaker of the House
Legislative “Contact” Dentist, 1993-02
Special Committee on Licensure
2003-05, Consultant
MDA Insurance & Financial Group, Inc.
Committee on Endorsed Investment Programs
1998-02, Member
Michigan Dental Foundation
2003 Golf Outing, Event Co-Chair
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc.
2002-2012, Active Member
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
2003-20010, Chair
Public Advocacy Committee
2003-05, Seminar Panelist
2003-05, State Action Team, Leader
Steering Committee
2005-06, Michigan Member
ad hoc Policies and Procedures Committee
2006-2007, Member
Website Development Task Force
2008, Consultant
West Michigan District Dental Society (WMDDS)
1977-present, Member; 2015, Life Member
Hospital–based Dental Residency Program Task Force
2002-2015, Member
Executive Board Member
1991-92, Immediate Past President
1990-91, President
1989-90, President-elect
1988-89, Vice President
1985-88, Director
Bylaws Committee
1993-97, Member
1994-95, Chair
Membership Committee
1988-89, Member
1989, Chair
Programs and Arrangements Committee
1988-90, Member
1989-90, Chair
Editorial Policies Committee
1984-86, Member
1984-86, Bulletin Editor
National Children’s Dental Health Month Committee
1981-84, Member
1984, Chair
Legislation Committee
2006-2010, Member
2006-2010, Chair
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Campaign for Michigan Committee
2005-2008, Member
Victors for Michigan Campaign Committee
2013-2018, Member
Introduction to the Profession – D1 Course
2006-present, Facilitator and Mentor
Alumni Society Board of Governors
2011-17, Member, two Terms
2012-13, Vice-chair/Secretary
2013-14, Chair
Western Michigan Steering Committee
Hospitality Suite Committee
1993-94, Co-chair
1987-88, Chair
Program Committee
1989, Chair
Community Involvement:
LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church
1983-present, Member; Professed Member, 1994
1997, Marriage Enrichment Facilitator
1997, Pre-marriage Seminar Facilitator
1996-03, Children’s Worship Leader
Henry Beets Mission Society
2002-05, Member, Board of Directors
2001-05, Cuba Committee Participant
2003, Ad Hoc Finance Committee, Chair
2003-04, Vice-chair
2004-2014, Pastoral Care Committee’s Pre-marriage Mentoring Co-chair
2011-2014, Love & Respect Small Group, Lead Facilitator
Boy Scouts of America
1996-98, Cub Scout Pack Committee Member
1996-98, Fundraising Coordinator
1992-96, Den Leader-Cub Scout Program
Kent County Community AIDS Council
1991-94, Member
1993, Vice-chair
1994, Chair
Nominations Committee
1992-93, Member
1993, Chair
Public Policies Committee
1992-93, Member
1993, Chair
Bylaws Committee
1991, Member
Kent County Oral Health Coalition
2013-present, Member
Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Task Force
2013-2015, Co-chair
West Central Michigan AIDS Consortium (Region 5)
1994-96, Member
1994-95, Consortium Chair
1994-96, ad hoc Bylaws Committee
Grand Rapids Fluoridation Commemorative Committee
1990-95, Consultant
International Symposium: “50 Years of Fluoride; 50 Years of Health: A Celebration”
1991-95, Local Arrangements Co-chair
Clinica Santa Maria
Hispanic Population Dental Clinic’s Dental Advisory Board
1994-96, Founding Member
Senior Professional Golfers Association’s “Children’s Dental Clinic”
1992-94, Volunteer Dentist
Black Forest Property Owners Association
1999-present, Member
Board of Directors
2000-present, Member
2000-01, 2017, 2021 Vice President
2002-09, 2011-15, 2018-2020; 2022- present, President
2016, Immediate Past President
Kent County Republican Party
2002-03, Precinct Delegate
2003, State Convention Delegate
University of Michigan Alumni Association
2003-2007, Legislative Advocacy Volunteer
University of Michigan Alumni Club – Grand Rapids
2007, Student Mentoring Program – Alger Middle School
Rotary International (Grand Rapids Downtown)
2006-07 Mentor, STRIVE Program for “at risk” high school students
2010-March 2013, Member
STRIVE Golf Outing Committee
2011-2012, Co-chair
Program Committee
2011-2012, Member
Professional Awards and Appointments:
Michigan Dental Association “Young Dentist Leadership Award”
1990, Recipient
American College of Dentists
1995, Awarded Fellowship
Michigan State Board of Dentistry
2002-06 Term, Appointed by Governor John Engler
Pierre Fauchard Academy
2003, Awarded Fellowship
International College of Dentists
2005, Awarded Fellowship
West Michigan District Dental Society
2008 Distinguished Service Award – “Silent Bell” Recipient
Professional Presentations:
"Associateships: Enhancing Your Odds for Successful Relationships"
American Association of Women Dentists - Ann Arbor, MI
March 29, 2011
"Job Search Skills - What Works, What Doesn't, What to Know"
University of Michigan School of Dentistry D3 Q & A session:
April 6, 2011
“Associateships—Enhancing Your Odds for Success”
Lunch and Learn sponsored by the Michigan Dental Association
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
March 20, 2012
“How to Make Your Hunt a Success or Failure”
Lunch and Learn sponsored by the Michigan Dental Association
University of Detroit/Mercy School of Dentistry
April 9, 2013
“Tips for Successful Associateships”
Michigan Dental Association Job Fair – Okemos, MI
March 21, 2015
“How to Purchase a Dental Practice”
Lunch and Learn sponsored by ADEA Chapter at Nova
College of Dental Medicine Nova Southeastern University
February 25, 2016
Personal Awards and Appointments:
Greater Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau “Hometown Hero”
1988, Recipient
Grand Rapids Downtown Rotary – Paul Harris Fellow
2005, Awarded Fellowship
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Distinguished Service Award
2022, Recipient
Miscellaneous articles and interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n2TftjhQ2o&t=51s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY2CGdbiSuQ&t=27s
last updated: August 22, 2022