2025 Recent alumna Award Winner
Dr. Dory Sellers is a 2013 graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Prior to that, she attended Christian Brothers University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Natural Science, with minors in Biology, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the Memphis Dental Society. She is originally from Earle, Arkansas, and has made Memphis her home for the past 21 years.
Dr. Sellers is the President of Mid-South Family Dental Group, and currently practices at Grove Park Dental Group. She is also the Official Dentist of the University of Memphis Tigers Athletics. In the past, she has served on an associate board for LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, volunteered for Mid-South Mission of Mercy, and the Christian Mobile Dental Clinic.
She is a breast cancer survivor and was recently recognized as a 2024 honoree for “Courage Thru Cancer,” for her courageous efforts during her cancer journey and treatments. She continues to be an inspiration to those who are forced to face the disease.
Dory is happily married to her husband, Greg Gaston. Together, they have two children, Lucy and James.
In her free time, Dr. Sellers loves traveling with her family, running, biking, and exercising. She has completed 15 marathons, is a triathlete, and an avid tennis player. She is part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer and has participated in some of the world’s greatest running events as a St. Jude Hero. As a Hero, she raises funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children. In addition to this, she also has participated in events to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Despite her cancer diagnosis last year, Dr. Sellers continues to stay active with all of her sports and family activities, as well as working full time as a dentist. She rarely lets anything stop her or slow her down.
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