Dr. Mark Crane grew up in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California in the small town of Visallia. He completed his undergraduate work, attaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996. He attended UCLA School of Dentistry where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2000. In July of 2000, he began his post-graduate residency in orthodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Crane completed his training in conjunction with receiving a Master’s of Sciences degree in June of 2002.
Dr. Crane’s careful selection of universities and residency training provided him with extensive knowledge of the latest technology in orthodontic procedures. Such techniques include digital imaging, digital diagnosis, as well as treatment planning, growth and surgical predictions.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Invisalign Study Club. He volunteers with the Cleft Palate Team for Northern Colorado.
Dr. Crane married Cosette Renee Doxey in 1994. They have five children. In search of the perfect place to practice orthodontics, the Cranes fell in love with the Fort Collins community. They enjoy outdoor activities and the natural setting of the community. In his free time, Dr. Crane enjoys golfing, playing basketball, mountain biking and skiing.