Mac Steen, DDS
Dr. Steen spent his first 12 years living throughout the world as the second son of a career Air Force family. He attended Florida schools from 6th grade until he graduated from Melbourne High School in 1966. He then attended the University of Florida, where he graduated in 1970 with a degree in Business Management. While in Gainesville, he played football for the Gators and was elected Captain of the 1969, 9-1-1 Gator Bowl Championship Team. While at UF, Dr. Steen was selected All-State, All SEC, and All American, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers professional football team. Academically, he was elected to Florida Blue Key, ODK, and the University's Hall of Fame. In 2004, he was inducted into the Gator Athletic Hall of Fame.
Dr. Steen attended Emory University College of Dentistry in Atlanta and was president of his class. He graduated in 1974, at which time he began four years of service in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy, as a dentist.
In 1978, he returned to UF for a two-year program in Orthodontics. In 1980, he established his office in DeLand, limited to the specialty of Orthodontics. Dr. Steen is "Board Certified," a distinction earned by only 25 percent of America’s Orthodontists.
From 1988-1992, Dr. Steen held a volunteer position as an Associate Clinical Professor in UF’s Orthodontic program. In 1988, he received the "Student’s Choice" Teacher Recognition Award.
In DeLand, Dr. Steen is perpetually involved in many activities supporting education, youth athletics, club activities and the culture of our community. He is a member of the DeLand Rotary Club with special emphasis on International youth exchanges and has served on the Executive Board of the YMCA. He was twice President of the DeLand High School Bulldog Booster Club.
Dr. Steen and his wife, Kathy, have been married since 1971 and have two children, Rusty and Katie. His hobbies include Gator sports, tennis, golf, fishing, sailing and outdoor work in his yard and fernery.