Dr. Hornsby attended Auburn University where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Bio medical science in 2005. He went on to UAB School of Dentistry and graduated in 2012 receiving the Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Award. After which, he was invited to attend a post graduate residency with an emphasis on oral surgery, sedation, and implant surgeries. During his residency Dr. Hornsby traveled throughout the state working in various clinics placing implants and extracting wisdom teeth. It was during this time that he became aware of a need for these services in rural Alabama.