Dental Practices
Shortly after completing his formal education and training, Dr. Preston L. Cobbins opened Cobbins Family Dentistry in the historic district of downtown Canton, MS. His mission is to provide high-quality dental care to citizens and visitors of the State of Mississippi. In 2002, the practice was incorporated and became SmileBuilders, Inc., where Dr. Cobbins works as president and dentist. Experiencing tremendous growth, Dr. Cobbins and SmileBuilders, Inc. relocated in June 2006 to their current location: 1863 Hwy 43 S. in Canton, MS. Dr. Cobbins is on staff at Madison River Oaks Medical Center and is also a Clinical Instructor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Accomplishments & Awards
Academy of General Dentistry-Senior Student Award; American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Charles Pincus Foundation-Clinical Proficiency and Interest in Esthetic; The Seventh Annual Alice Woodyard Brown-Ross Albert J. and Mary D. Faulkner Memorial Award; Hinman Scholar; National Collegiate Medical Professions Awards; Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Dental Society; Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities; Meharry Medical College’s Dean’s List and National Dean’s List; United States Achievement Academy’s All American Scholars; Meharry Medical College Microbiology Award and Beta Beta Beta Honor Society. He also holds military honors, including the Good Conduct Medal, Humanitarian Service Award, and the Soldier of the Month Award.
Professional Affiliations
1. Academy of General Dentistry
2. American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
3. Charles Pincus Foundation
4. Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Dental Society
5. National Dental Association
6. American Dental Association
7. Ewell-Neil Dental Society (Past Vice President)
8. Mississippi Dental Society (Chaplain, Past President, Board of Trustees Member)9. Mississippi Dental Association
Other Interests
“First things first,” I love and have a passion for teaching the Word of God. I really enjoy spending time with my family, as well as fishing, hunting, playing basketball, racquetball, and volleyball.