Meet Dr. Graham Forbes
Dr. Graham Forbes understands dental experiences firsthand. He's personally navigated a wide range of procedures, including braces (twice), Invisalign, crowns, root canals (and even revisions), a tooth fracture, bone grafting (three times), and an implant—not to mention routine whitening and hygiene. This personal journey, combined with his extensive professional training, gives him a unique perspective.
Dr. Forbes completed a two-year general practice residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he gained expertise in everything from full smile rehabilitation to managing dental trauma in their Level 1 trauma center. This comprehensive background means he's not only performed a vast array of procedures but also understands the patient's perspective on a deeply personal level.
This unique combination of personal experience and professional expertise allows Dr. Forbes to provide truly patient-centered care. He takes the time to understand each individual's needs and goals, developing customized treatment plans that range from simple routine cleanings to complex, multi-stage restorative procedures involving specialists. He works collaboratively with patients to explore all available options and clearly outlines the steps to achieve their desired outcomes.
Dr. Forbes is committed to providing the same high level of care he expects for himself, ensuring every patient receives personalized attention and achieves a healthy, beautiful smile.
Affiliations
Dr. Forbes is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry (where he has been awarded a Fellowship), the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Seattle Study Club.
Personal
Dr. Forbes is a native of Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Collegiate School. He and his wife live in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond with their two boys. He runs and plays golf occasionally.
Published Magazines
Dr. Forbes is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia.
Education & Experience
Dr. Forbes is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. His Bachelors of Science in biology was accompanied by a minor in English, and a concentration in molecular, cellular and biological chemistry. He graduated as a distinguished graduate with Institute Honors, the highest academic achievement at the Institute. His education at VMI was augmented by a study abroad at Oxford University. Dr. Forbes spent all four years at VMI on the cross country and track teams where he ran the 5k and the 10k. Dr. Forbes received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia where he was on the MCV honor court for two years and was on the Dean’s list.
Following his time at VCU, Dr. Forbes completed a two year residency at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In his second year he had the opportunity to be the chief resident of the Department of Dentistry. His broad training here included several months in the Emergency Department, working in the fields of Otolaryngology and Anesthesia and as part of the cleft lip and palate team. He has provided care in over 100 operating room cases and over 60 IV conscious sedation cases, along with maintaining a more standard private practice presence in the attached dental clinics.
Dr. Forbes’ post-graduate education includes over 1000 hours of continuing education. He has been heavily involved in the continuing education curriculum at Spear Education. He has traveled to Munich, Germany to learn from Dr. Markus Hürzeler and Dr. Otto Zuhr and has traveled to the Beverly Hills Dental Laboratory to learn from Michel Magne and Dr. Nazariy Mykhaylyuk.
Dr. Forbes strongly believes that continuous learning improves his ability to deliver the best care for his patients possible.
Case Study #1
Overview of Case: This wonderful patient was dissatisfied with the uneven edges and color of her upper teeth. We always work with the end in mind. To this end, the design phase is critical. Our initial design lengthened the teeth at the edges, reversing the wear, and increased the height in some areas at the gumline, restoring the lost space due to shifting. The final result is very natural and fits the patient's smile and face well. We were so happy this patient trusted us to provide this care!
Case Study #2
Overview of Case: This wonderful patient came to us as a referral from a local oral surgeon. Her lower teeth were painful and mobile due to gum (periodontal) disease. We developed a plan that transitioned our patient from fixed appliances to her final hybrid. The final prosthetic consists of a high-performance polymer and individual crowns for maximum esthetic, fit, and feel. This entire process took about six months, and the patient was thrilled with the final result!
