Dr. Jay Harrington
A native of Milledgeville, Dr. Harrington is a 1979 graduate of Georgia College & State University and a 1984 graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Harrington entered the United States Air Force where he completed a one
year general practice residency. He continued his military service with the Georgia National Guard and retired with over twenty years of combined service.
Dr. Harrington has been actively involved in organized dentistry serving in numerous leadership positions. He served as President of the Central District Dental Society from 1999-2000, President of the Georgia Dental Association (GDA) from 2010-2011 and as an American Dental
Association (ADA) Trustee from 2017-2021 where he represented the ADA’s 5th District (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi.)
Besides his involvement with organized dentistry, Dr. Harrington is also community oriented. He serves on Exchange Bank’s Board of Directors, a Trustee on Georgia College & State University’s Foundation and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Harrington
believes in giving back with one’s time, talent and treasure. He has volunteered in the GDA’s Mission of Mercy and is a provider in the Dental Lifeline Network. Additionally he shares his treasure philanthropically with his local schools, universities, and various dental foundations.
Dr. Harrington is an avid sports fan, he enjoys traveling and he enjoys activities that provide opportunities to be outdoors. He and his family live on an old family farm where he is learning a new hobby, being a tree farmer. Jean and Jay have four children and four grandchildren.
year general practice residency. He continued his military service with the Georgia National Guard and retired with over twenty years of combined service.
Dr. Harrington has been actively involved in organized dentistry serving in numerous leadership positions. He served as President of the Central District Dental Society from 1999-2000, President of the Georgia Dental Association (GDA) from 2010-2011 and as an American Dental
Association (ADA) Trustee from 2017-2021 where he represented the ADA’s 5th District (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi.)
Besides his involvement with organized dentistry, Dr. Harrington is also community oriented. He serves on Exchange Bank’s Board of Directors, a Trustee on Georgia College & State University’s Foundation and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Harrington
believes in giving back with one’s time, talent and treasure. He has volunteered in the GDA’s Mission of Mercy and is a provider in the Dental Lifeline Network. Additionally he shares his treasure philanthropically with his local schools, universities, and various dental foundations.
Dr. Harrington is an avid sports fan, he enjoys traveling and he enjoys activities that provide opportunities to be outdoors. He and his family live on an old family farm where he is learning a new hobby, being a tree farmer. Jean and Jay have four children and four grandchildren.