Dr. Ben Allred was born in Provo, Utah. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Decatur, Georgia, for his father to attend dental school. He became an Eagle Scout in high school and, before college, served a two-year mission for his church in Tokyo, Japan.
Member of the American Dental Association
Dr. Allred was always drawn to the idea of a helping profession. He earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology with an emphasis in human biology from Brigham Young University. He then graduated from Auburn University’s marriage and family therapy program with a master’s degree in human development and family studies. After graduation, he worked as a mental health provider for 15 years, treating individuals and families.
Mental health work was rewarding, but Dr. Allred felt like there was some unfinished business. He realized there were several advantages to dentistry, including making a meaningful difference in the lives of his patients and the potential to practice alongside his father. He earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and began practicing in 2010. Dr. Allred chose general dentistry because of the variety it allows in practice.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Allred keeps busy running, working out, reading, working in the yard, and traveling with his wife, Jen. He has one daughter and four sons.
