Dr. Barry Benton DMD, MSD

Dr. Barry Benton received his Bachelor's degree from Furman University while also lettering in Baseball, all four years. He then earned his DMD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received the Dental Academic Research Training (DART) Program Summer Research Award. After dental school, Dr. Benton pursued his Master's degree and Certificate of Orthodontics at LSU in New Orleans and was awarded the J. Jerome Herbert Award, as well as, the James P. Bordelon, D.D.S. Memorial Award. Shortly after graduation, he successfully challenged the ABO clinical exam, and at the time of certification, he was one of the youngest orthodontists to achieve Board certification. Currently, he holds an Adjunct Faculty position in UAB's Department of Orthodontics while also owning and working full-time in his orthodontic practice. In both facets, he strives to instill a level of excellence in his residents and raise the standard of care with the patients he treats. Lastly, Dr. Benton has always had an interest in technology, and he is constantly pursuing and learning about the latest advancements and applications of technology in an effort to provide his patients with the best possible care.