Dr. Martin is a native of Virginia Beach. Upon graduation from First Colonial High School, Dr. Martin attended the Virginia Military Institute, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, graduating top in his major.
Dr. Martin attained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Medical College of Virginia. In addition to being a member of the MCV student body government, he was a member of the honor council for three years and president of the honor council for one year.