Born to Master Sergeant Frank Conaway Sr. & Linda Conaway at Columbus Air Force Base, Dr. Frank Conaway has been a Mississippi resident most of his life. Moving due to his fathers service, he also lived in Madrid, Spain and K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan. Most of Master Sergeant Conaways career kept the family in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Finishing high school in Aberdeen, Dr. Conaway attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College in Booneville and University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, and Minor degrees in English and Biology. Dr. Conaway then attended University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in Jackson. After attaining a doctoral degree in 1989, Dr. Conaway completed a one year residency and started his private practice in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
Being a believer of continuing education (CE), Dr. Conaway became a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Through the AGD, he attained a fellowship in 2001, that required 500 hours of CE as well as successfully passing a Fellowship exam. He received a Mastership award in 2009, an achievement only 10% of all dentists in the United States have earned, attending 1100 hours of CE. 600 hours of the Mastership courses were peer-reviewed clinical cases. Always looking for new knowlege and oppourtunities to serve, Dr. Conaway received Life Long Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR), completing 500 additional hours of continuing education and public service locally and internationally.
An active member in his profession, Dr. Conaway served as president and secretary of the 5th District of the Mississippi Dental Association. Working with the Academy of General Dentistry national organization, he was chairman of the Constitution and By-laws Committee and continues to serve on the Communications Council. At the state level, he is the secretary/treasurer of the Mississippi Academy of General Dentistry. In 2015, Governor Bryant appointed Dr. Conaway to the State Board of Dental Examiners. State Board functions include traveling to dental schools around the nation to administer board exams, and participating in other Dental Board governing actvities. Dr. Conaway is involved with three other organizations, the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, the American Board of Dental Examiners and the American Association of Dental Boards.
Dr. Conaway cares about the needs of his hometown community. He served as President of the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, President of the Bay St. Louis Rotary Club as well as other various postions within the community.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family.
Office Manager and Chairside assistant when needed- Pauline takes care of all bills and all the fun stuff that no one ever thinks about in relation to a dental office. Without her, our office could not function. She also fills in as assistant or receptionist when someone cant come in.
Registered Dental Hygienist, Desirae started as a dental assistant at our office, went to hygiene school and is now a dental hygienist. She also specializes in preventive care as well as early detection and management of oral diseases. She educates each patient on their individual needs for achieving optimal oral health and performs a variety of procedures in our office, including preventive dental cleanings and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Welcome to our practice! We want to extend a warm welcome to you from our Bay St. Louis dental practice. Our philosophy is simple. We are committed to providing you with high-quality, state-of-the-art dental care and to make your visit to our office as pleasant and as comfortable as possible. We provide an atmosphere for our patients to make positive choices for their dental health. We are consistently working to improve our technical skills, with a strong commitment to continuing education.
Based on our philosophy, we believe that the foundation for better dental health is based on mutual trust, respect, communication and understanding. Our practice provides quality care with honesty, excellence and integrity. We are dedicated to a comprehensive approach to dentistry, considering both the functional and esthetic aspects of your smile. We understand that dentistry is a complex art, requiring expertise and experience to properly manage every aspect of your care. We invite you to become a part of our practice. We know you will immediately notice the difference in the way you are taken care of.