- Dr John Hendry graduated from Spring Hill
College in Mobile Alabama before entering Dental School.
- Dr. Hendry received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1977.
- He completed his Pediatric Dentistry at The Louisiana
State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1979.
- In 1980, Dr. Hendry located in Lafayette (The home town
of his wife, Dr. Cheryl Woodson).
- In 1986, he was awarded Diplomate Status by The American
Board of Pediatric Dentistry and designated as Fellow by The American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (1984) and The Academy of Dentistry for
person with disabilities(1997).
- In 1988 Dr. Hendry was named "National
Spokesperson" for The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. A
position he still holds.
- Among Dental positions, Dr. Hendry has served as
president of The American Academy of Persons with Disabilities. He has
also served as Founding Board Member and Chairman of The Federation of
Special Care Organizations in Dentistry.
- Dr. Hendry has served as president of The Louisiana
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
- He has been honored as Professional of the Year by The
Louisiana Association of Retarded Citizens.
- Civically, Dr. Hendry has served on The Board of
Directors of 232-Help, Family Tree, American Lung Association, The
Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, Child Protection Agency,
Oakbourne Country Club, City Club of Lafayette and Home Bank.
- Dr. Hendry has served as president of The Louisiana Open
Inc. since 1994 - 2005. In 2002 he also became the Chairman of the Board.
- He serves as Chairman of "Ron Guidry and
Friends" Golf Tournament for Special Olympics and MDA.
- He is Chairman of "The Acadiana Cup"
International Ryder Cup Golf Tournament between Lafayette and its
International sister cities.
- He serves on The USGA National Junior Amateur
Championship Committee and The Board of Directors of The Louisiana
Golf Association.
- He serves on The Community Advisory Board to
The Junior League of Lafayette.
- In 2001, Dr. Hendry received the "Ignation
Award". The Highest Alumni Honor given by Spring Hill College.
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- In 2006, Founder and Chairman of The
Louisiana Golf Foundation.
- In 2006, Dr. Hendry was elected to The
International College of Dentist.