Mitchel S Godat, DDS, MS Comprehensive Biosketch

Dr. Godat was born in Germany while his father was in the U.S Army. Dr. Godat graduated from Oxford College of Emory University and Emory University  with a double major in biology and chemistry and a minor in psychology.  He received his Doctorate in Dentistry (DDS) from the University of Tennessee Colllege of Dentistry and graduated with highest honors. During dental school he received the Richard Sullivan Jr. Award for Excellence in Dental Research and the Sidney Friedman Excellence in Periodontology Award. Dr. Godat trained for three more years in Periodontics and Dental Implantology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, receiving a Masters of Science (MS) in Oral Biology and Specialty Certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants. While in residency, Dr. Godat worked as a general dentist. This experience gives him a unique perspective and understanding of restorative dentists' needs, particularly for implant dentistry. Dr. Godat is Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology, which means he has fulfilled the highest standards in his profession. In fact, he is the only full-time, practicing, board-certified periodontist in the Memphis area. He is also the co-founder of the Mid-South Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club (weblink). This organization helps coordinate treatment between your general dentist and dental specialist(s) to give you the best treatment possible. Dr. Godat maintains hospital privileges at Methodist Hospital and Lebonheur Children's Hospital. He also teaches part time as a Clinical Professor at the University of Tennessee Dental School. Dr. Godat hastraining in dental implants as well as IV sedation and attends 200 hours or more of continuing education every year. This training keeps him abreast of the latest advances in technology and allows him to offer the best care possible.  Dr. Godat has lectured nationally and has published in peer reviewed journals.  In 2006, he received the Memphis Dental Society  Jack Wells Award for Outstanding Young Dentist. As a dedicated husband and father of two, Dr. Godat has many interests outside of periodontics and implants; he enjoys reading, drawing, computers, skiing, cars, etc. He attends First Evangelical Church and serves on the Mission Board.

Dr. Godat and Craddock have been voted by their dental peers to be Top Dentists/ Periodontists in Memphis and the MidSouth.

Dr. Godat and his team look forward to meeting you and providing you with the best dental treatment possible.

Dr. Godat's interview with Inside the News and Gail and Bob Dorband on Germantown Community Television from Germantown High School.

HONORS AND AWARDS (year/award)

2009                American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award for Outstanding Excellence in

                        Teaching and Mentoring

2006                Memphis Dental Society Jack Wells Award for Outstanding Young Dentist 

1999                Second Place Clinical Laboratory Research, Southern Academy of Periodontology 

1997                Mid-South Dental Congress, Overall First Place Research

1997                Sidney Friedman Excellence in Periodontology Award

1997                Graduated with Highest Honors University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

1997                Margaret Attwood Richard Dogget Dean Odontological Society

1993-97           Dean's List University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

1995 & 1997   National Institute of Health University of Tennessee Summer Research Fellowship

1995                University of Tennessee Research Day Outstanding Research Poster Presentation

1995                American Dental Association Dentsply Best Table Clinic Presentation

1994                Operative Dentistry Award University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

1994                Memphis American Association of Dental Research Award for Research Excellence

1994                University of Tennessee Dental Alumni Best Table Clinic Research Award

1993                Richard Sullivan Jr. Award for Excellence in Dental Research

ORGANIZATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

 American Dental Association

American Board of Periodontology

American Academy of Periodontology 

Academy of Osseointegration

American Academy of Implant Dentistry

International Team for Oral Implantology

Southern Academy of Periodontology

Tennessee Dental Association

Memphis Dental Society

Midsouth Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Study Club (weblink)

American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry

NATIONAL AND LOCAL APPOINTMENTS:

2011 - 2012     Vice President Memphis Dental Society

2008 - 2011     Constitution and By-Laws Committee Memphis Dental Society

2008 - 2011     Delegate Tennessee Dental Association

2007 - 2010     Board Member Southern Academy of Periodontology

2004 - 2007     Dental Health Committee Memphis Dental Society

2004 - 2006     Curriculum Committee Advisory Board University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

2004 - 2006     Delegate Tennessee Dental Association

2004 - 2009     Co-Chairman New Periodontist Committee Southern Academy of Periodontology

2001 - Present President Midsouth Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club

2002 -2003      Local Arrangements Committee Memphis Dental Society

2002               Moderator Astra Dental Implant User's Conference; Reaching New Heights in                                            Implant Dentistry

1998                Session Assistant American Academy of Periodontology Boston, MA

1993 - 1997     Honor Council University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

1996 - 1997     President Student Research Group, University of Tennessee, Memphis

1996                Univ. TN Representative to ADA Dental Student Research Conference

MISCELANEOUS

Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) American Heart Association (AHA)

Pediatric Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association (AHA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA)