Joseph Kenneally, D.M.D, P.A.

Dr. Kenneally Honored with 2010 Etherington Award - News Journal of the MDA March 2010 Volume 29 Number 3 Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Kenneally of Biddeford, who was honored with the 2010 James W. Etherington Award during the opening ceremonies at the 2010 Yankee Dental Congress. The Etherington Award was established in 1976 to "recognize dentists of New England who have dedicated much of their professional lives to the highest ideals and objectives of organized dentistry." The MDA Executive Board enthusiastically nominated Dr. Kenneally, noting that he has been a "stalwart of dental political activity at the state, district, national and international levels for his entire career." Dr. Kenneally joins a long list of distinguished dentists from throughout New England, including three other Maine Dentists who have received the Etherington Award.

Curriculum Vitae
Family:

Married to Lisa P. Howard, DDS, MS
4 Children (Lauren Kenneally, Joseph Howard, Lauren Howard, and Kevin Kenneally)

Education:

Center for Professional Development, Management Program, 1997
Tufts University, D.M.D., 1981
University of Maine, M.S. program, 1977
University of New England, B.A., 1976

Professional Memberships:

American Dental Association
Maine Dental Association
York County Dental Society
American College of Dentists
International College of Dentists
Pierre Fauchard Academy
National Academy of Dentistry
Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Joseph R. Kenneally, a Biddeford native, has practiced in York County since 1981. A nationally-recognized leader in the dental profession, Dr. Kenneally is a past President of the Maine Dental Association and a past Vice President of the American Dental Association, among many other posts. He currently serves the International College of Dentists as an International Councilor and District One of the USA section as Regent. He has authored a number of articles for a variety of dental publications and has made numerous presentations to professional groups on the diverse subjects of dental jurisprudence, CEREC restorations, and temporomandibular disorders. He has been a promoter and active participant in Maine's Donated Dental Services (DDS) program.

Dr. Kenneally has been an active member of the local community, having coached youth sports teams in both Biddeford and Kennebunk in ice hockey, softball, soccer, and baseball. He has served on several local Boards of Directors, including the Maine Dental Association, theYMCA, the University of New England, and two local grassroots groups that promoted community water fluoridation in the Biddeford-Saco and the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells water districts. He helped co-found the Dental Wellness Center of the Biddeford Free Clinic.

Dr. Kenneally lives in Kennebunk with his wife, Dr. Lisa Howard. Their children are in the process of leaving the nest and becoming independent adults, but there are still a few at home. He enjoys golf, downhill skiing, sea kayaking, water color painting, computers, politics, and an occasional old timers' ice hockey game.