Mr Steven M. Porter,

Dr. Steve Porter has enjoyed practicing dentistry in Columbus since 1992, first as a solo practitioner, then as the practice grew to a 3 dentist group practice in 2012. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He holds membership in the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Association of Dental Boards. He currently serves the public until 2022 as the District 1 representative on the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. He enjoys being involved in the dental licensure process and has served as an examiner for several of the nation’s licensure examination entities: CITA, NERB, CDCA, and WREB. He enjoys serving in his church as elder and member of the Loft Choir at First Presbyterian Church, as well as serving his community in the Columbus Exchange Club, Father’s Child Ministries Board, Columbus Girl Choir Board, Annunciation Catholic School Advisory Council and Development Committee, Lowndes County Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association, Honorary Commander for the 49th Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, Phi Kappa Tau Board of Governors, and trumpeter in the Mississippi State University Community Band. He and his wife, Dona have three children; Mark, Mary Helen, and Allie. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cycling, running, cooking, and enjoying music and art.