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

                        2006-2009, 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

            1983-2024, 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

            2013-2018, 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; 2022-2023, President

                        2016; 2024 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://news.dent.umich.edu/2021/02/10/alumni-profile-dr-reggie-vanderveen-dds-1976-a-lifelong-commitment-to-advancing-dentistry/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n2TftjhQ2o&t=51s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY2CGdbiSuQ&t=27s

last updated: August 21, 2024