Dr. Lewis Gilbert Humphreys, D.M.D.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1851474233
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Dr. Lewis Humphreys is a board-certified periodontal specialist with 20 years of experience serving the Dothan community. He earned his dental degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he was honored as the top periodontal student, and completed advanced training at Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Humphreys specializes in treating gum disease, placing dental implants, and performing specialized procedures like frenectomy, and he holds certifications in advanced cardiac life support and IV sedation. Beyond his dental expertise, Dr. Humphreys is deeply committed to his faith and community, serving as an elder at his church and board chairperson of Wiregrass Hope Group. He is accepting new patients and brings a genuine passion for preserving smiles in a profession he finds both rewarding and challenging.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas (Master's degree in biochemistry, periodontal program)
- Auburn UniversityUndergraduate School, 1976
- University of Alabama in Birmingham (DMD) - honored as top periodontal student
- Baylor UniversityResidency Hospital, 1988
- University Of Alabama At Birmingham / School Of DentistryMedical School, 1980
- Auburn University (undergraduate)
Board Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery (Diplomate status)
- Intravenous Sedation (IV) Certification
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 10/23/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology and Dental Implants
- Alabama Dental Association
- Third District Dental Society (served as president elect and president)
Beyond the Office
Board member and Chairperson of Wiregrass Hope Group
Active member and elder at Wiregrass Church; serves as small group facilitator
Active participant and supporter of Christian Medical Ministry Association involving Alabama College of Medicine medical students
Missionary dental care work in Honduras and Belize with dental/medical/veterinary teams
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Served as dental officer and attained rank of Lieutenant Colonel selectee in United States Air Force
Avid runner who also enjoys water sports, fishing, snow skiing, and Auburn football
Enjoys traveling with family
Married to college sweetheart Alicia for 46 years
Has three married children and eight grandchildren
One son is an emergency room physician in Birmingham, Alabama
One daughter is a speech pathologist and author
One daughter is a surgical nurse in Madison, Alabama
Two case reports published in national dental publications regarding dental stomatology
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