John B. Benton, Jr., D.D.S. – orthodontic specialist in Anniston, Alabama
Dr. John Benton has been practicing orthodontics since 1985, and has successfully treated thousands of patients. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Louisiana State University,and continued at LSU’s School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree and Certificate in Orthodontics. Dr. Benton was the first orthodontist in our area to become Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Benton maintains memberships with such professional organizations as the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists and the Deep South Damon Study Club.
He and his wife, Judy, have been married for 29 years and have a son and a daughter. During his leisure time, he enjoys watching his son, Barry, play baseball for Furman University as well as spend time with his daughter, CJ, who is attending Samford University. Dr. Benton enjoys fishing around the world in such places as Alaska, Russia, the Amazon River, Mexico, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and in lakes throughout Alabama. He and his family are active members of First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville.