Dr. Craven was born and raised in Holyoke. He received his BS in Biology from UMass Amherst and graduated first in his class from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2005. At Howard, he earned the Dean's Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating dental student. Dr. Craven joined Southampton Family Dentistry in 2007. He enjoys all facets of dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry, implants and facial esthetics.
Dr. Craven serves as a major in the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Barnes ANG Base in Westfield. As the Base Dental Surgeon, he oversees the oral health of the nearly 1,000-member 104th Fighter Wing. During the fall, he works as a football official where he has been a member of the Western Mass Board of Approved Football Officials for the past 24 years. He is also an avid skier and loves spending time with his family.
Professional Affiliations:
American Dental Association
Massachusetts Dental Society
Vallet District Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
International Team of Implantology
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Alpha Omega