Meet Dr. Martin

Dana R. Martin, DMD, MS, FACDS

Dr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in his field. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1974. He then graduated with a DMD, Doctor of Dental Medicine, from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1978. He earned his Orthodontic Certificate and Master of Science degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 1980. From 1980 to 1987, Dr. Martin instructed post doctorate periodontic, prosthodontic, and orthodontic students at Emory University in addition to his Orthodontic practice.

Dr. Martin is affiliated with the following organizations and hold the following honors:

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
• Tennessee State Board Certified Orthodontist
• College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
• Fellow, World Federation of Orthodontists
• Distinguished Fellow of the American Council of Dental Sciences (F.A.C.D.S)
• Honorary Master Diplomate of the National Academy of Dental Sciences in the specialty of Orthodontics Dental Sciences
• Foundation for Orthodontic Research
• America’s Top One Hundred Dentists by the Consumer’s Research Council of America in Washington, DC
• Published in the Who’s Who of the Southeast
• American Association of Orthodontics
• Southern Society of Orthodontics
• Tennessee Association of Orthodontists
• The American Dental Association
• Tennessee Dental Association
• Second District Dental Society

Dr. Martin is dedicated to providing his patients with the most effective and advanced orthodontic techniques and services. To ensure this, he attends numerous continuing education courses and seminars throughout the United States each year.

All clinicians in Dr. Martin's practice hold a current R.D.A licensure, Registered Dental Assistant.

During your first visit with Dr. Martin, you will see the positive effect his professional dedication will have on your patient care. He will consult with you to determine your orthodontic needs, offer treatment plan options, and take the time to answer all your questions.

Dr. Martin and his wife, Gina, a retired pediatric nurse, have three children and are both active in their community.

Mrs. Martin is a volunteer counselor for women in crisis and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Dr. Martin performed with a music ministry based in Atlanta for several years.

Dr. Martin first became involved in missionary work in 1987, when he traveled to Liberia through the Baptist Medical Dental Fellowship to help families, who otherwise would not be able to afford dental care.

During his spare time, Dr. Martin enjoys playing the cello and golf. Dr. Martin is an active member of the FBI Citizen’s Academy.