Meet Dr. Mark Gray
Mark Gray, DMD
Dr. Mark Gray chose to be an orthodontist because of the real difference he is able to make in the lives of his patients. Not only does he create beautiful smiles, he also gives them functional bites which will last for a lifetime. Dr. Gray enjoys the relationships he has built with his patients and appreciates the trust they place in him and his team. It brings him great joy to watch a patient’s smile and self esteem transform over the course of orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Gray’s team is made up of compassionate people who are always willing to help one another. They are well-trained and they truly care about our patients’ oral health, as well as making sure everyone feels right at home when they are in our office. Dr. Gray, along with the entire Gray Orthodontics team, has a goal to provide a warm, inviting environment with lots of laughter where they can build long term relationships. At Gray Orthodontics, you are more than just a patient; you become part of our practice family.
Education and Continuing Education
- BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – University of Georgia, 1996
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine – Medical University of South Carolina, 2001
- Certificate in Orthodontics – Medical College of Georgia/Georgia Health Sciences University, 2003
Dr. Gray attends numerous continuing education classes throughout the year on a variety of topics concerning the field of orthodontics and dentistry. This allows him to utilize the most advanced techniques and the most cutting edge technology in the treatment of his patients.
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Georgia Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Georgia Dental Association
- Hinman Dental Society
- Northern District Dental Society
Outside the Office and In the Community
Dr. Gray grew up in Easley, SC and has lived in Grayson for the past eight years with his wife, Lauren, and their Golden Retriever, Maya. Dr. Gray loves to exercise; if he’s not at work he’s playing tennis, water skiing, snow skiing, or working out at the gym. He and his wife are both avid University of Georgia fans and go to as many sports events as possible in Athens, GA to cheer on their alma mater, the Georgia Bulldogs.
Dr. Gray volunteers at the Hebron Dental Clinic in Lawrenceville, GA, which provides dental care for those who need assistance. To raise money for breast cancer research, he participates in Brighter Smiles for Brighter Futures. He and his wife are very involved in their church, Smoke Rise Baptist, where Dr. Gray is a member of the finance committee.