About Michael B. Forrest, DMD
Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, I actually consider myself a native North Carolinian! I spent summers and winter breaks in Kings Mountain, NC where my grandparents and extended family lived. After graduating dental school at 24 years of age from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD), I hit the road for the “Old North State”! At 25 years of age (during my advanced general dentistry residency at ECU School of Medicine) I asked my best friend, Stacy Oller, to marry me. Stacy still had 2 and a half years left before she graduated ULSD, so I moved in with my grandparents in Kings Mountain, NC while I practiced as an associate dentist to a friend and colleague Grady K. Howard, DDS, PA. It was during this period of time that I honed my skills, learned the business side of dentistry, but most importantly, spent quality time with my grandparents! On May 20, 2000 I married my best friend and we began our search for a dental practice to own and operate together. On November 5, 2001, Forrest & Forrest Family Dentistry opened its doors as a start-from-scratch practice serving western Union County and the I-485 corridor of the southeast side of Charlotte. I enjoy learning and practicing state-of-the art dentistry. I have traveled to NYC to learn and implement diode lasers into our practice. I’ve also traveled to Atlanta, GA, Raleigh, NC and Scottsdale, AZ to expand my skills as a CEREC certified dentist. I firmly believe that prevention and routine care is the foundation for keeping a healthy smile for a lifetime. I have implemented a soft tissue management program that helps those who have lost gum attachment, or who have active periodontal disease, to stabilize and keep their foundation healthy (thus lengthening the longevity of their teeth). I am a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and other study clubs. I am also a member of the Better Business Bureau and the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. When not taking excellent care of patients, I love vacationing with my wife, and two boys, Kessler and Brady. I enjoy boating, all types of fishing, sports with my boys, gardening with my wife, walking and spending time with our Labrador and German Shepard (both rescues), camping, biking, running, zip lining, kayaking, target shooting, archery….basically all outdoor activities. My passion is helping others through what Christ has first given me.
