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Dr. Griffies is a general dentist who has been in
practice since 1994. Dr. Griffies was born and
raised in Newnan, Georgia where he received his high
school diploma from Newnan High School in 1986. He
then went to the University of Georgia where he
received his B.S. degree in Zoology. At UGA, Matthew
was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
He studied
dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia and
received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 1994.
While at MCG, he married Sarah Ellen, who was also
born in Newnan. Before coming back to his hometown
to practice, Dr.Griffies joined the United States
Public Health Service where he held the rank of
Lieutenant. With the USPHS, he practiced dentistry
at the Fort Hall Indian reservation outside of
Pocatello Idaho. There he received extensive
experience in dealing with dental emergencies.
Now,
back in Newnan, Dr.Griffies is focusing his practice
on the aspects of esthetic dentistry. He and his
wife are members of the First United Methodist
Church in Newnan and have two girls: Gray and Carly. Dr.
Griffies has worked for years with our Central
Educational Center. Click
here
to see WSB TV's focus on "Our Schools, Our Kids, Our
Future" with some excerpts from Dr. Griffies.
Click
here for another story of Dr. Griffies in the
news discussing the Black Tie & Boots Concert to
raise funds for the West Georgia Technical College
Foundation. |
