Mr Laurence R. Mester, Jr.

Dr. Mester was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John's University in New York, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship by the United State Army to attend dental school and he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine in 2004. He received several prestigious awards upon graduation including the Outstanding General Practitioner Award, and Divisional excellence in Oral Radiology Awards. In June of 2004, Dr. Mester went on Active Duty in the U. S. Army to serve his country. As the Chief of Operations for the 257th Medical Company (Dental Services), Captain Mester has deployed in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His ribbons include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal. Since 2005 as a General Dentist, Dr. Mester has practiced dentistry and served more than fifty thousand patients at all three of his office locations in the Fayetteville area. From various crowns, bridges, molar root canals, as well as dental implants and wisdom teeth extractions, Dr. Mester enjoys improving his surgery skills and maintaining every patient’s total oral health. He is dedicated in continuously practicing dentistry, improving his knowledge and mastery of the latest dental technologies and providing a wide range of dental services to our community. Dr. Mester and his wife Jing, make their home in Fayetteville, NC with their two children. During his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, building repairs and spending time with family.