I love the interactions I have with our patients and staff. I truly enjoy getting to know different people and their personalities. I also love the process of transforming each patients smile and seeing his or her personality blossom through that process.
I am a native of North Carolina, having been born in Burlington and spending my childhood in Charlotte. My family and I moved north and I later attended college at the University of Maryland, where I received a B.S. in Biology.
I went on to attend the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery where I received numerous honors and awards for both academic and clinical excellence. An elected member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society and recipient of the American Association of Orthodontists Award, I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1999.
Following graduation from dental school, I completed a general practice residency at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. I then completed a two-and-a-half-year post-graduate residency in orthodontics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, where I received my certificate in orthodontics.
I strive to stay on the cutting edge with patient care and changes in orthodontic technology by taking two to three times of the state licensing board's required number of continuing education hours. I enjoy the continued learning, as advances in technology have improved the practice of orthodontics tremendously. Super-elastic wires have increased efficiency and decreased patient discomfort. With newer appliances, such as mini-implants, we can now give patients results that were never before possible without surgery. It's exciting to be part of a dynamic, progressive practice!
I routinely participate in dental mission trips to countries in Latin and South America, such as Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Guatemala. I recently led a dental mission to Uganda in Africa. Closer to home, I volunteer for the Wake Smiles Dental Clinic in downtown Raleigh. I also serve as a deacon at Providence Baptist Church and help teach a Jobs for Life class there.
My wife Nancy and I are thrilled to be back in our home state. Nancy grew up in Brevard, NC and graduated from UNC. We are the proud parents of Will, Katie, and Emily, and we love spending time together as a family. My interests include golf, soccer, triathlons, and watching ACC basketball.
I am thrilled to be in the field of orthodontics, as I love meeting new people and helping them become the proud owners of beautiful life-changing smiles! Every day I strive to provide my patients with excellent care as well as an enjoyable experience during their orthodontic treatment.
I received my Master of Science degree and orthodontic specialty certificate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Heels!), a program known worldwide for excellence in research and clinical care. After graduating I voluntarily completed the American Board of Orthodontics certification process to become a Board Certified Orthodontist, a distinction attained by only one in three orthodontists nationwide.
I consider community involvement an important part of my life, and I volunteer with local dental societies and with several dental clinics for the underserved throughout the state. I have previously served aspresident of the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society (RWCDS), and currently serve as the Secretary/Treasurerfor the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists (NCAO), as well as represent the state of North Carolina as our delegate to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). I attend the Summit Church and I am involved in our small group leadership. Giving back to the educational community is also a priority for me, and for nearly five years Iserved as adjunct assistant professor at the UNC School of Dentistry, where I taught clinical orthodontics to the dental students. My professional affiliations include:
I am blessed with a loving wife Lauren, a wonderful and talented former high school teacher. She and I enjoy spending time with our son Wesley and our daughters Ruthie and Alice. When I have free time, I love to read, run, listen to music, watch ACC sports, and discusstrivia questions.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. I attended East Carolina University, (Go Pirates!) where I met my husband Gerald, who is serving our country in the United States Army. In 2021 we bought home our beautiful son, whom we can't get enough of.
Being a part of this practice is more like being part of a family. I enjoy coming into workevery day and spending time with my co-workers. I love relationships and building them with every patient I see, and consider it a joy to be a part of their lives.
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Richard, for over 30 years. I have two sons. My oldest son works with a software company in Raleigh. Myyoungest son is a missionary in the Middle East. I have four beautiful granddaughters and one precious grandson.
I was born and raised a Texas girl, but have had the joy of living all over the world as an adult. I discovered Raleigh when I moved here for seminary back in 2010 and just recently moved back to make it home.
I love who we are at BMO! I love that the people I work with are not just coworkers but they are family members and my closest friends. But what I love most of all is that God is first in all that we do.
I ADORE the people with whom I get to work! They are the kindest, sweetest, most genuinely thoughtful people you'll ever meet. And on top of that, I love getting to make our Smiles For A Lifetimeprogram a reality for our patients!
I was born andraised in Cleveland, Ohio, where my parents still live in my childhood home. I got married in 2010 and moved to NC with my husband 6 months later! In 2017, we brought home our beautiful son, and in 2019 our precious little girl, both of whom we cannot get enough of.
In 1972, this practice opened its doors to provide its patients with the highest quality orthodontic care in a warm, friendly, family-oriented, and God-honoring environment. Dr. Stone and Dr. Hixson faithfully served the community for many years and have set the foundation for excellence in this practice. Continuing that tradition now as Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics, we work diligently to provide you with life-changing experiences to accompany your beautiful smile.
We strive to get to know each patient personally and figure out how we can make orthodontics work best for his or her unique situation. For families who have multiple children in treatment, this means trying our best to schedule siblings on the same day to save busy parents a trip. For others, this means being aware of their treatment goals, such as getting braces off by prom, or using Invisalign to allow a mom to feel confident at her daughters wedding. Getting to know our patients as people also leads us to invest in their lives outside the office by participating in various community and volunteer events.
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 114 reviews
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2 years ago
Do not spend your money here. Totally unprofessional and arrogant. Worst experience ever!
Kimberly Wrenn
2 years ago
My son has been under the orthodontic care of Bumgarner & Martin since August of 2020 and we've had the absolute best care and treatment. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for orthodontic care...
Orlando Terry
2 years ago
I put this off for so long!!! But after my visit with B&M...I wonder why I waited . Great Team! Great Work! Thank you Dr. Martin! ...and for the same day Follow Up Call! #OT.
Adderhay Sanchez
2 years ago
Amazing staff, very professional and friendly.
Mallory Horvath
2 years ago
Today was my very first appt at Bumgarner and Martin orthodontist and It was absolutely amazing! The staff is incredible, the office is beautiful, and they have got me so excited to start this ortho journey of mine! I was greeted by the sweetest lady upfront and not even 2 mins later, I was called back by the lovely, Elaine! If you get the pleasure of meeting her, you will instantly love her! We got all my X-rays, scans, and photos for my chart and it was truly remarkable to see how thorough they are! Dr. Martin was GREAT and truly listened to all of my wants and needs so that he could come up with a game plan that we would both be happy with. And to say that I left there happy is an understatement :) I'm so excited to work with them to get a smile that I can be proud of! If you guys are considering working with Bumgarner and Martin for your smile transformation, I would look no further, because they are awesome!!! Dr. Martin, Elaine, and the entire staff I got the chance of meeting today, I just want to say thank you for a wonderful appointment and everything you do for your patients!!!
Harrison Smith
2 years ago
BMO has quality staff, doctors and patient care. They are innovative and flexible. I had a short timeline to straighten my teeth before moving overseas. The doctors gave me a few options of how to work quickly without compromising my comfort. After choosing a plan, they worked hard always thinking two or three steps ahead to keep my family on our timeline to move overseas. I am so thankful for their resourcefulness and care.
Ashley Hartley
2 years ago
Our family LOVES this practice!! Dr. Bumgardner & Dr. Martin are both kind, patient, & skilled at what they do. Ashley, their treatment coordinator, is so warm & welcoming and made us feel right at home within their practice. The rest of the staff are always so sweet as well. We actually look forward to our ortho appointments because we enjoy seeing them! We have had two complete their treatments with BMO & two currently in braces. The two who have finished up their treatments love their smiles and are so confident in sharing them! We can not say enough about this group and would highly recommend them!!
Carol Riley
2 years ago
Dr. Martin was so kind and treated my emergency quickly and effectively. The office is beautiful and the staff so pleasant. Dr. Martin solved a problem I've been dealing with for years. Great place and easy to find and get to.
Stephanie Potter
2 years ago
I had my assessment done and the team here eased my nerves and were thorough and kind!
Tonya Howard
2 years ago
Great customer service, very professional at both locations.
Abby Skylar
2 years ago
I went in today for a consult to see if I should get Invisalign. The tech and Dr. Martin were super friendly and accommodating for my first time being there. They were very thorough and came to the conclusion I only needed a crown and would send info over to my dentist, all free of charge! It was a really quick, friendly experience for a new patient who didn't even need orthodontic work done. Highly recommend!
Maxwell Abelson
2 years ago
Friendly and great staff, they were efficient and helpful. I got my Invisalign there and it worked out well.
Annie G Trask
3 years ago
5 Stars of Excellence!! As a former Healthcare Executive, reviews of Excellence do not come lightly, or often! In my 7 year plight of correcting an open bite, caused by TMJ, I have been treated by and consulted with, over 12 orthodontists and dentists. Dr. Bumgarner truly has a gift with orthodontics!! Dr. Bumgarner and his amazing staff, have been the most professional, caring, insightful, and knowledgeable people! They are truly amazing and I cannot say enough great things about them!
Teresa Pierrie
3 years ago
Loved and appreciated my experience with Dr. Bumgarner and his team. The office environments - I visited all 3 locations - are bright, clean, and inviting. The office staff welcomed and supported me throughout my three years of treatment. Dr. Bumgarner leads a team of compassionate, capable techs, and he is exceptional. His commitment to my success and recovery as a TMJ client made my experience as an adult orthodontic patient manageable. I no longer have any pain...and I have a great smile!
kasey lamm
3 years ago
I met Ashley and Dr. Martin today for my first time consult and they were amazing. They are both so knowledgeable and work so well together. I can't wait to meet the rest of the staff. Love it here. Thank y'all for today!
Abby Skylar
3 years ago
I went in today for a consult to see if I should get Invisalign. The tech and Dr. Martin were super friendly and accommodating for my first time being there. They were very thorough and came to the conclusion I only needed a crown and would send info over to my dentist, all free of charge! It was a really quick, friendly experience for a new patient who didn't even need orthodontic work done. Highly recommend!
Maxwell Abelson
3 years ago
Friendly and great staff, they were efficient and helpful. I got my Invisalign there and it worked out well.
Robert King
3 years ago
There are not enough words to describe how great Dr. Bumgarner and his staff are. This is an honest review from an adult patient who has also put two kids through this office as well. I waited until I was 49 to get braces for the first time in my life. I recently just finished my treatment and had them removed and my teeth look amazing. I actually look forward to my visits to this office and talking with with all the amazing people that work there. Not only are they professional and do a great job, the entire practice is full of good people who are fun to talk with and deeply care about their patients. I strongly recommend this practice to kids and adults.
kathy perry
3 years ago
Bring the people you care about for all your orthodontic needs to Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics. Professional From the first appointment and throughout every step of your journey, a dedicated and skilled professional team will give you confidence in their care. First contact, to the "smile" that you finish with. People Skills Excellent! Just being themselves! Thank you! Dr's. Bumgarner & Martin. And every single one of the wonderful women that grace the experience with style and personality. Thank you for the smiles (by the visit) and the one that now smiles back at'cha.
Rebekah Shipp
3 years ago
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fast and professional service. I trust my smile and my overall dental health with this team! Thank you for making me feel comfortable and welcome. I knew right away I was in good hands.
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