Dr. Barry Benton received his Bachelor’s degree from Furman University while also lettering in Baseball, all four years. He then earned his D.M.D. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received the Dental Academic Research Training (DART) Program Summer Research Award.
After dental school, Dr. Barry 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, Dr. Barry successful challenged the ABO clinical exam, and at the time of certification, he was one of the youngest orthodontists to achieve Board certification.
Dr. Barry currently holds an Adjunct Faculty position at UAB while also owning and working full-time in his orthodontic practice. In both facets, Dr. Barry strives to instill a level of excellence in his residents and raise the standard of care with the patients he treats. Lastly, Dr. Barry 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.
