Mark grew up in Boone, NC. He attended ASU and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1998. He met his wife there and proposed to her at the Old Well on 1/1/2000… what a wonderful way to start a new decade. Mark and his wife have three kids aged 18,14, and 10 who attended only one school their entire life… Pine Lake Prep. He was a Pharmacist for three years and has been a practicing Dentist in Cornelius for 22 years. Mark’s Dental Office, Lake Norman Smiles, is located on W. Catawba Avenue in Cornelius. He has been lucky to have his Dad live nearby since his retiring from ASU. Mark loves the people of Lake Norman and is thankful for the joy and privilege of meeting and caring for so many families over the years.

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Wife, three kids, Maltipoo named Prancer

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a general dentist with special interest and skills in cosmetic , TMJ and sleep dentistry. The ability to change a smile, take away life long pain from TMJ issues, or save a life by identifying and treating sleep apnea makes my career very rewarding.

Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Lake Norman?*
EEZ, Dresslers, Brixx, and Altons

Q: How long have you lived or worked in Lake Norman?*
Since 1998

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?*
I have become a home body as I get older but love going out west to hike.

Q: What advice would you give to people?
A quote from my free-spirited daughter “I’m here for a good time…not a long time”.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Hiking Mt Whitney- tallest peak lower 48. Achieved about 5 years ago..10 hours of pain 🙂

Q: Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
Prancer the maltipoo came to as at Christmas 7 years ago.

Q: If someone was visiting Lake Norman for the first time, what’s one thing you would tell them they HAVE to do here on their trip?
Find a way to explore beautiful Lake Norman.

Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?*
We bought a car when we were pregnant with our oldest…I still have it…Oh never mind I love tasting different cold sakes.

Q: What is your favorite pizza topping?
Broccoli

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
my patients…to learn more and be a better clinician.

Q: Finally, what would be your #1 “wish list” feature for your dream house?
I’m in it already…. until I win the lottery!

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