About the Dentist
"For over 30 years, my goal has been to provide families like yours with the finest, most comprehensive care available today and I want it performed to your satisfaction. "Reaching this goal begins with listening to your needs and giving you a clear understanding of the care available. We emphasize prevention and utilize the most up-to-date technology to be found anywhere. "To me, providing the best dental care also means having respect for your time, being very gentle, and making dental care affordable in an easy, relaxed atmosphere. "
A commitment to continuing education
"With the science and art of dentistry changing so rapidly, continuing dental education is essential in order to provide comprehensive, up-to-date care." Graduate: Indiana University School of Dentistry (DDS, 1961) Fellowship: Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD, 1975) (requires 500 hours of continuing dental education) Mastership: Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD, 1994) (requires 1100 hours of continuing dental education) Research: Member, Clinical Research Associates; Member, American National Standards Committee on Dental Materials and Devices. This committee of 33 members sets the standards for all dental products in the U.S.A. Dr. Regan is the only practicing dentist on the committee. Published original articles in refereed journals Teaching: Clinician, local, state, and national dental meetings; Indiana University School of Dentistry Faculty-Practitioner Study Clubs: Northeast Indiana Orthodontics Study Club, Seminar for Occlusal Studies, Harry J. Healey Endodontic Study Club, Paragon Study Club Journals: Nearly 20 monthly professional journals and publications provide the latest dental research
Active in professional organizations
"Involvement in national professional organizations provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the latest technology in the profession." Past International President: Academy of General Dentistry, 1980-1981 Former Member: Indiana State Board of Dental Examiners Member: American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Endodontists, Midwest Society of Periodontology, Academy of Straight Wire and Functional Orthodontics, Indiana University Dental Alumni Association, American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Society of Preventive Dentistry, Academy of Dentistry International, The National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, Parkview Huntington Hospital Dental Staff . Dr. Regan is the only local dentist on staff at the local hospital. Special Honors: Indiana Academy of General Dentistry, Dentist of the Year, 1981; Fellow, American College of Dentists (FACD); Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International; Academy of General Dentistry, Distinguished Service Award, 1989; American Association of Endodontists, Special Citation; North Carolina Academy of General Dentistry, Special Citation
Community service
"Working with friends and neighbors on community projects is a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our community is just as much a part of our home as the house in which we live." Charter President: Huntington County Association for Retarded Children (Pathfinders Services, Inc.); American Cancer Society, Huntington County Unit Past President: United Way of Huntington County, Huntington City Township Library Board, Huntington County Health Planning Council Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award, Silver Beaver Award, District Chairman, Executive Board Member Member: St. Mary Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree; Indiana Association of Retarded Citizens; Amvets; Elk's Lodge; Moose Lodge; Optimist International; American Cancer Society; Chamber of Commerce; Indiana Welfare Advisory Committee; Indiana Mental Health and Mental Retardation Planning Commission; Literacy Council; Huntington Memorial Hospital Medical Foundation; Pathfinder Services Foundation Board Military Service: Captain, US Army Dental Corps Personal: My wife, Delene Anne, and I have eight children and a growing list of grandchildren, all of whom we are happy to talk about at length. Our children are John, Mike, Sharon, Jennifer, Linda, David, Stephen and Stan. Special Recognitions: LaMont Award, Pathfinder Services; Distinguished Service Award, Huntington Jaycees; Outstanding Young Man in Indiana Award, Indiana Jaycees; Sagamore of the Wabash, Governor Orr; 2006 Chief of Flint Springs Tribe, Former Vice President Dan Quayle's local dentist.