Biographical Information:
Dr. L. D. Pankey once said “ I never saw a tooth walk into my office.”
This simple yet powerful philosophy continues to enhance the lives of our patients and has turned excellence in dentistry into our passion. At our office we take the time to build relationships that last. We listen to your wants and needs, and then together we are able to exceed your highest expectations.

Dr. Gravino is a 1988 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with honors being inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Society. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from John Carroll University in 1984. In addition to being an active Pankey Alumni, Dr. Gravino earned his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, which is achieved by only 3% of dentists nationwide. Dr. Gravino has also earned Sustaining Membership into the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is currently working toward accreditation. Please visit www.aacd.org for details. Other professional associations include the American, Ohio, Cleveland and Chicago Dental Associations.
As a recent member of the Pankey Mentoring Program, Dr. Gravino looks forward to sharing his experience with other Pankey trained Dentists, he is also proud to be a member of the Pankey Class One Triple Plus Club which helps support the institute and its ideals.

Dr. Gravino also feels fortunate to have partnered with Case Dental School from 1996 through 1999 as a member of a unique mission called “Partnership In Hope.” This mission allowed Dr. Gravino, as part of a team of volunteer dental professionals, to travel to Klapeda, Lithuania in order to provide corrective surgeries for children born with cleft palates and other severe dental diseases.

Dr. Gravino currently resides in Westlake, Ohio with his wife Diane and their children, Vince, Joe, and Gabriella. In addition to being extremely involved in the children’s activities, Dr. Gravino enjoys fly-fishing the local rivers, playing tennis and is an avid continuing education attendee, logging over 100 hrs every year since graduating from dental school.