Dr. Graves completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. He attended dental school at the University of Louisville, where he graduated in 2004 with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree. Before being able to practice, oral surgeons must complete a minimum 4-year residency. Dr. Graves completed his oral and maxillofacial surgical residency at the University of Tennessee–Memphis. During this residency, Dr. Graves received instruction from and trained beside surgeons and anesthesiologists to learn all about the safe practices of oral surgery and anesthesia administration. He is the highest qualified dental professional in administering sedation in an office setting, and he has extensive hands-on experience treating a wide range of oral and facial afflictions.