Bio
Dr. Michele Turner-Wood is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, but now resides in Clayton, New Jersey. She received her dental degree at Howard University in Washington, DC. While matriculating at Howard, she along with fifteen other women, founded a professional dental medical sorority- Delta Phi Sigma Sorority, which is now Incorporated. The founders felt the need to create an atmosphere where women could come together collectively to support and empower one another , and provide service for the community. To date, the sorority continues to grow and flourish, and uphold the Motto “United in Excellence, Bound by Service.” After graduation, Dr. Turner-Wood received a Certificate of Completion for a General Practice Residency program at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC.

Dr. Turner-Wood was commissioned as an active duty (Lieutenant) Public Health Service Officer (PHS) after her dental residency, and her first assignment was with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Fairton, NJ. While there, she received a Unit Commendation Award and a Hazardous Duty Service Ribbon from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Turner-Wood has devoted countless hours of patient care both in the community health setting and private practice. She is fully devoted to the Southern New Jersey and Southeast Pennsylvania community, and has been very active in a wide variety of community projects. Some events have included:
  • Annual participation in Give Kids A Smile – Providing free dental services to uninsured children up to age 12
  • Annual participation in Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buyback (Special news appearance on the CW Philly local TV station two years in a row) - sending candy to our troops overseas
  • Volunteer dentist with Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures dental van-Providing dental screenings to children
  • Dental educator for elementary schools and Head Start programs 
  • Keynote speaker for high school students scholarship awards ceremony for the ACT-SO Program
  • Keynote speaker- Gospel Tabernacle Church- Special graduation ceremony
Dr. Turner-Wood has also received multiple awards in recognition for her years of community service:
  • Pioneer Award – Given by the New Jersey Dental Association in recognition of participation in Give Kids A Smile since its inception in 2003
  • Purple Heart Award for Honorable Business owners given by The National Society of Business Owners
  • Candace Women of Achievement Award for Outstanding community service given by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Jersey Chapter
  • Philadelphia’s Top rated doctor-2014
  • Top Dentist 2018- South Jersey Magazine
  • Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctor 2019
In her spare time, Dr. Turner-Wood enjoys entertaining and spending quality time with family and friends.
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