A Little About Dr. Benson
Dr. Henry Benson has provided personalized dental care in private practice since 1978. A native Atlantan, he is committed to helping patients maintain their oral health and restore healthy, beautiful smiles.
After completing two years of undergraduate study at Auburn University, Dr. Benson transferred to Emory University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University Dental School in 1978.
Dr. Benson maintains an academic appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at the College of Dental Medicine at Georgia Regents University. He is also active in district and state dental associations and is a past president of the Northern District Dental Society.
Dr. Benson is dedicated to helping patients protect their oral health through attentive, personalized care. His commitment to service extends beyond the dental office through his longstanding involvement in the local community.
He is active at The Cathedral of St. Philip, where he previously served on the Chapter governing board and currently participates on the usher team, finance team, and outreach committee. Through the Cathedral, Dr. Benson has helped build 18 Habitat for Humanity homes.
Dr. Benson lives with his wife and best friend, Lesley, who is also actively involved in the management of Benson Dental Group. Together, they share their home with their cats Sophie, Max, Remy, and Coco.
Dr. Benson has two sons, Matthew and Christopher. Matthew is a general dentist practicing in Cape Coral, Florida. Christopher passed away in 2005 and lives on through many wonderful memories.
In his spare time, Dr. Benson enjoys traveling, cooking, working on his golf game, and spending time with Matthew’s family, including his two grandsons.
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