Dr. Dewayne B Mccamish, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1902889975
Is this your practice?
Claim this profile to update your information, add photos, and connect with patients.
Claim This ProfileAbout This Provider
Dr. Dewayne McCamish is an experienced orthodontist in Chattanooga with over 20 years of practice helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Tennessee and is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Dentists—honors that reflect his commitment to excellence. Dr. McCamish has served as President of the American Association of Orthodontics and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the Oren Oliver Distinguished Service Award. He believes the best orthodontic care comes from building genuine relationships with patients and balancing professional excellence with personal integrity. Outside the office, Dr. McCamish is an active member of the Chattanooga community and enjoys tennis, golf, and yoga.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
- 1
Education & Training
- University Of TennesseeMedical School, 1973
- Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), B.S. 1967, double major in chemistry and math, minor in biology
- Middle Tennessee State UniversityUndergraduate School
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry, DDS 1970
- UTHSC Graduate Orthodontics program, MS 1973
Board Certifications
- Member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
Credential: D.D.S., M.S., P.C.
NPI registered: 11/23/2005
Are you this provider? Claim your profile to add your education and training details.
Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) - President (2016)
- Southern Association of Orthodontics (SAO) - Past President
- Tennessee Association of Orthodontists (TAO) - Past President
- University of Tennessee Orthodontic Alumni Association - Past President
- Third District Dental Society/Chattanooga Area Dental Society - Past President
Awards & Recognition
- 2017 Outstanding Alumnus Award Winner
- Oren Oliver Distinguished Service Award from SAO (2001)
- Outstanding Alumnus Award from UTHSC Graduate Orthodontic Program (2008)
- Scholar Athlete Award from MTSU
- Inducted into Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame (2003)
- Inducted into Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
- AAO President (109th, inducted March 2016)
Beyond the Office
Extensive service in professional organizations
Church softball coach interactions
Avid tennis player, golfer, snow skier and yoga enthusiast
Despite 11 knee surgeries, maintains active sporting lifestyle
McCamish family named Tennessee Tennis Family of the Year (1993)
Father/son finalist in National Father/Son Indoor Tennis Championships (2009)
Encouraged to pursue dentistry through interactions with three mentors during youth sports
Married 50 years with three children and five grandchildren
Scholar-athlete at MTSU with highest overall GPA
Had facial injuries from football that led to dental treatment experiences with mentors
Provider information is sourced from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) maintained by CMS. Information may not reflect the most current data. Providers can claim their profile to update and verify their details.