Dr. Matthew D. Pavlick grew up in Northeast Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati where he majored in Biochemistry. He was awarded with The Lubrizol Scholarship for outstanding achievement in organic chemistry. He then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry from 2001-2005. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2005. While at OSU, he received the dental student oral surgery award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as well as awards for patient management and humanistic qualities. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Dental Honor Society.