Dr. Hand is a native of New Bern and a third generation New Bern dentist. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria Virginia in 1973, graduated with Honors from NC State University in Raleigh in 1977, and graduated in 1981 from the UNC School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill, at that time the top ranked dental school in the country. He returned to New Bern and established the area’s first group dental practice with his father and six other dentists. His current office was built in 1996 upon his father’s retirement.

Dr. Hand is always taking more continuing education courses to stay up-to-date with the newest materials and procedures, particularly in cosmetic and complex restorative dentistry. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor earned through extensive continuing dental education.

He enjoys running, reading, computers (Dr. Hand personally created this entire web site), boating, diving, traveling, flying, and home design/construction. He and his wife, Lynn, have enjoyed 28 years of marriage. Their son is currently attending UNC-Chapel Hill. Their home in the historic district, which they designed, is located a few blocks from the office.

Dr. Hand's father passed away in November of 2007. He practiced dentistry for over 50 years, touching the lives of thousands. Those that knew him might appreciate this eulogy written by Dr. Hand III. Click here.

Following are two articles about the Hand family published in NC Boating Lifestyle, with special thanks for their permission to use them. Click on their logo below to link to the subscriber page for this excellent publication, which is free to registered boat owners.