Gayla Edwards came to Martinsville Smiles with 25 years dental hygiene experience. She is a great hygienist, with a unique gift of being able to connect with and understand people.
A magna cum laude graduate of Virginia Western Community College, Gayla started her dental career as a dental and orthodontic assistant. She was drawn to dentistry for the opportunity to help people and create beautiful, healthy smiles for their entire life. She joined Martinsville Smiles in November 2015, for the opportunity to accomplish both of those goals and to work with a team that was committed to advancing their skills and knowledge of dentistry and technology.
Gayla is a native of Henry County. She and her husband, John, have one son, Brody and their rescue dog, Sasha.
She is an active Axton Baptist Church and she also enjoys reading, camping and many outdoor activities.