NC Services for Dentistry was established by the NC Dental Society to leverage the collective purchasing power of its members and secure more favorable rates and programs. Every service offered has undergone extensive research and review to help you minimize expenses and enhance your investments. Using NCSD allows us to share more resources with the NCDS Foundation and promote improved oral care in NC.
For inquiries or questions, contact Duncan Jennings, CIO, 919.439.2747.
Spotlight on Leaders from Organized Dentistry
During his life, Dr. Frank Maness was a respected and caring dentist. But above all else he was a family man who loved deeply, showed up fully and found his greatest joy in the people closest to him. Dr. Maness and his wife, Dr. Nona Breeland have been active members of the NC Dental Society for over 40 years each, as students, practitioners, and retirees.
Contributions can be made to honor Dr. Maness in the Dental Foundation of North Carolina Tribute Garden.
Following his time at NC State, he enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, from which he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1979. He remained closely connected to UNC throughout his life, serving on the UNC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors.
In September 1980, Frank opened his private dental practice in Raleigh. Dentistry, for Frank, was never just a profession; it was service to the public. He approached his work with steadiness, professionalism and a genuine desire to care for people well. During his career, he was a member of the Raleigh Wake County Dental Society, serving as president and also program chair.
Throughout his career and into retirement, Dr. Maness remained deeply connected to organized dentistry. He was actively involved with the North Carolina Dental Society, serving on the Peer Review Committee, the Board of Directors of Services for Dentistry, and as chairman of the 2005 Annual Session. He also volunteered his time as a dentist for numerous Missions of Mercy Clinics. His professional relationships extended through the ADA, the NC Dental Society, the Durham-Orange Dental Society, and the Paul Revere Study Club.