Dr. Ben Ralston earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. Prior to dental school, he attended the University of Michigan, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience while competing as an NCAA D1 student-athlete. Dr. Ralston’s primary focus is on prevention, which he … Read more

Dr. Nathan Hoffman received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Prior to dental school, he attended the University of Iowa focusing on Exercise Science, Human Physiology, and Business. His philosophy is to provide quality care in a warm, comfortable environment, maintain the highest standards of practice … Read more

Dr. Monica Urda was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She received the Trustee Scholarship from Loyola University to study biology. A recipient of the Mulcahy Award, as well as the Pre-Dental Award, she graduated cum laude from Loyola and spent the following four years at Marquette School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she … Read more

Dr. Chris Watson had a close relationship with his grandfather, who was a dentist himself. When it came time for college, Dr. Watson decided to become a dentist, too. He knew it was a career in which he could make a difference, use his artistic talents, and utilize his strong compassion for people. Dr. Watson … Read more

Dr. Jonathan Eshleman grew up in Raleigh, NC, the oldest of three siblings and the son of an engineer. As early as the first grade, he was interested in a career in health care. He loved working with his hands, which gave him an appreciation for the artistic aspect of dentistry. His desire to serve … Read more

Dr. Brian P. Ralph graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in Computational Biology in 2015 and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2019. After moving to Charlotte in 2019, he completed a general practice residency at Atrium Hospital. He then became the very first fellow in the Oral Oncology program in which he managed the … Read more

Dr. Arnold M. Ma graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1997. He went on to earn a certificate in Hospital Dentistry from Indiana University Medical Center and then further advanced training in General Dentistry and Oral Medicine from the Carolinas Medical Center where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Ma enjoyed his time … Read more

Dr. Walter G. Martin is a native of Kernersville, North Carolina and is the younger son of two loving, incredible parents. During his free time, Dr. Martin enjoys playing and watching sports (golf, basketball, and football), traveling, reading,staying active in the community, attending church, and, most of all, spending time with family and friends. He … Read more

Dr. Chris Bowman, DDS has been studying and practicing dental care for a while now, and he has discovered something interesting. The foundation of successful family dentistry isn’t protocol or procedure. At the very core of a healthy mouth is a relationship of trust and respect between patient and dentist. We’d like to take a few moments … Read more

Dr. Griffin’s journey towards becoming a dentist began at a young age. He grew fascinated by going to his home dentist where he connected easily, and enjoyed the smiles of the staff. It was during his time at ECU that his passion for dentistry deepened significantly. He majored in Biology and minored in Business Administration … Read more

Raised in a large family in South Charlotte, Dr. Courtney Small developed values of teamwork, hard work, and dedication from an early age through sports. She majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also played competitive club soccer. Her interest in medicine led her … Read more

Dr. Trey Miller, raised in a hardworking middle-class family, learned valuable skills from his father, a general contractor. Excelling in Division 1 Baseball at Gardner-Webb University, he pursued a Biology major with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, gravitating towards medicine. After graduation, Trey explored professional cycling and managed a successful recycling program for Mecklenburg County. … Read more