Meet Dr. Benjamin S. Hanson
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University,
Blacksburg, VA
and State University,
Blacksburg, VA
1969 – 1973
B.S.
Professional
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
1973 – 1977
D.D.S.
Internship
Martin Army Hospital,
Fort Benning, GA
Fort Benning, GA
1977 – 1978
Residency
Fort Gordon, GA
Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, GA
Certificate in Periodontology
Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, GA
Certificate in Periodontology
1983 – 1985
Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, GA
Masters in Oral Biology
Augusta, GA
Masters in Oral Biology
1995
M.S.
Military U.S.
Army Medical Department
1977
Officer Basic Course,
U.S. Army Medical
U.S. Army Medical
1986
U.S. Army Command and General Staff Course
1991
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Director of the U.S. Army Periodontal Training Program
1990 – 1995
AWARDS AND HONORS
ROTC Scholarship
1971 – 1973
Phi Sigma Honor Society VPI
1973
Health Profession Scholarship
1973 – 1977
Sigma Zeta Honor Society MCV
1977
Annual Student Award from AAP
1977
Army Achievement Medal
1982
1987
1989
1992
1993
Army Commendation Medal
1981
1983
1995
Meritorious Service Award
1988
1991
Order of Military Merit
1993
“A” Proficiency Designator
1994
Legion of Merit
1995
1997
American Board of Periodontology – 25 Year Diplomat Certificate
2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Practice Record:
Internship
Martin Army Hospital,
Fort Benning, GA
Fort Benning, GA
1977 – 1978
Clinic Chief
Stuttgart Dental Clinic,
Böblingen, Germany
Böblingen, Germany
1978 – 1981
Hospital Dentist
McDonald Army Hospital,
Fort Eustis, VA
Fort Eustis, VA
1981 – 1983
Periodontal Residency
Tingay Dental Clinic,
Fort Gordon, GA
Fort Gordon, GA
1983 – 1985
Periodontist
Walson Army Hospital,
Fort Dix, NJ
Fort Dix, NJ
1985 – 1988
Periodontist
SHAPE Healthcare Facility,
S.H.A.P.E., Belgium
S.H.A.P.E., Belgium
1988 – 1991
Assistant Director
Periodontal Residency Program,
Fort Gordon, GA
Fort Gordon, GA
1991 – 1995
Periodontist
Walter Reed DENTAC,
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
1995 – 1998
Periodontist
Private Practice,
Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area
Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area
1998 – 1999
Periodontist
Private Practice,
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
2000 – Present
HOSPITAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, GA
1977 – 1978
McDonald Army Hospital, Fort Eustis, VA
1981 – 1983
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA
1983 – 1985
Walson Army Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ
1985 – 1988
S.H.A.P.E. Healthcare Facility, S.H.A.P.E., Belgium
1988 – 1991
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA
1991 – 1995
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
1995 – 1998
Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA
1996 – Present
LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
State Board of Virginia
1977 – Present
American Academy of Periodontology
1989 – Present
NERB
1998
State Board of Maryland
1998 – Present
State Board of West Virginia
1998 – Present
Winchester Medical center Staff
1998 – Present
Pulsed Fiberoptic FRNd:YAG Laser Proficiency Certificate
2013
Pulsed Fiberoptic FRNd:YAG Laser Advanced Proficiency Certificate
2013
Winchester Hospital EPIC Certification
2014
State Board of South Carolina
2019 – Present
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
Publications:
Abstracts:
- Gerde, L. S., & Hanson, B. (1983). Anesthesia in Chalazion Surgery. Southern Medical Journal, 76(11), 1462.
- Bisch, F. C., Hanson, B. S., Best, N. H., & Craft, D. W. (2010). The effects of cold storage and endotoxin challenge on osteoblast viability and interleukin-6 production. Journal of Periodontal Research, 33(3), 150–155.
- Sweic, B., Hanson, B., Runyan, B., & Craft, B. (1995). An in-vitro assessment of the effect of tetracycline on the immune regulation of osseous regeneration. In Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco, CA.
- Small, B., Hanson, B., Best, N. H., Czerwinski, & Craft, B. (1995) Cytokine and osteoblastic markers utilized in the study of bone morphogenesis. Georgia Academy of Science.
- An in-vitro assessment of the production of IL-6 and osteocalcin by osteoblasts modulated by cold storage and endotoxin challenge.
Journals:
- Hanson, B., Sherman, R., & Ficara, A. (1985). Masseter muscle silent period in patients with internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint before and after splint therapy. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 54(6), 846–850.
- Hanson, B., Ficara, A., & McQuade, M. (1985) Bilateral palatal myoclonus. Pathophysiology and report of a case. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 59(5), 479-481.
- Raulin, L. A., Mcpherson, J. C., Mcquade, M. J., & Hanson, B. S. (1988). The Effect of Nicotine on the Attachment of Human Fibroblasts to Glass and Human Root Surfacesin Vitro. Journal of Periodontology, 59(5), 318–325.
- Kern, D. A., Mcquade, M. J., Scheidt, M. J., Hanson, B., & Dyke, T. E. V. (1989). Effectiveness of Sodium Fluoride on Tooth Hypersensitivity With and Without Iontophoresis. Journal of Periodontology, 60(7), 386–389.
- Bisch, F.C., Breault, L. G., Schuster, G. S., Billman, M. A., Hanson, B. S., Kudryk, V. L., Pashley, D. H., Runner, R.R., & McPherson, J. C. (1995). The effects of intracanal medicaments, fillers, and sealers on the attachment of human gingival fibroblasts to an exposed dentin surface free of a smear layer. Journal of Periodontology, 66(7), 545–551.
- Bisch, F. C., Bowen, K. J., Hanson, B., Kudryk, V. L., & Billman, M. A. (1996). Dental considerations for a Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia patient: case report. Journal of Periodontology, 67(5), 536–540.
- Czuszak, C.A., Toison IV, G.E., Kudryk, V.L., Hanson, B.S., & Billman, M.A. (1996) Development of an exostosis following a free gingival graft: case report. Journal of Periodontology, 67(3), 250-3.
- Cuenin, M. F., Billman, M. A., Kudryk, V. L., & Hanson, B. S. (1997). Estrogenic hormones and dental implant therapy: the effects of Estrogen and Progesterone levels on osseointegration of dental implants. Military Medicine, 162(9), 582–585.