Mark grew up on a farm in North Western Illinois.

He graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry in 1984.

Dr. Benner then came to Atlanta and completed a prosthodontist (advanced restorative dentistry) residency at the Emory University, College of Dentistry.

Mark has been in private practice since 1986, serving the Gwinnett County area. In 2000, he decided to move his practice to Winder, GA and is still in the area to current day.

Dr. Benner currently lives on lake Hartwell

His hobbies include riding motorcycles, scuba diving, bird hunting, and any lake activities.