Dr Larry Schmitz is a native of Chicago, Illinois and a Savannah resident since graduation from dental school at the University of Illinois in 1981. He and his wife Cathy have been married for 28 years and have 4 children. After being a partner in another local dental practice, Dr. Schmitz started Habersham Dental Center in 1991. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Southeastern District Dental Society,( where he currently serves as president 2009-2010) Savannah Dental Society, Christian Dental Society, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is a regular volunteer at J.C. Lewis Health Center, and has participated in 13 mission trips to 6 different countries. Dr Schmitz is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia's maxi course in Oral Implantology. In his time off Larry is a volunteer firefighter on Isle of Hope, and enjoys home remodeling, running, motorcycles, and skeet shooting.