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Dr. Hanes received his DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1974 and practiced general dentistry in Texas for several years before pursuing specialty training in Periodontics. He received his periodontal training at the Eastman Dental Center and a Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester in 1985. Dr. Hanes was a faculty member at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry until 1986, after which he joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia. At the Medical College of Georgia, he served as director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics from 1989 to1998. Since 1998, he has served as professor and chairman of the Department of Periodontics. Dr. Hanes is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is active in intramural clinical practice and research. His research interests include dental implants, periodontal wound healing, and controlled-release anti-infective agents in periodontal therapy.