The youngest child of a military family, Ben was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology before following in the footsteps of his father and sister by attending dental school. Dr. Ben earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 2004.

He joined a thriving practice in Gastonia after graduation, and gained valuable experience in general dentistry, particularly crown and bridge work.

Dr. Ben has completed the Dawson Academy Continuum. The training offered by this prestigious continuing education academy equips him to treat complex functional and aesthetic dental issues in a predictable manner. He is active in Spear Study Club to further his ability to treat complex cases.