Dr. Mark Yanosky received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with honors from Birmingham-Southern College and his D.M.D. degree with honors from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He subsequently earned his certificate of specialization and Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Iowa.

While in dental school, Dr. Yanosky served as President of the student body and received numerous awards, including the Schneyer Award for highest scholastic achievement in the Basic Science curriculum, induction into OKU (the dental scholastic honor society), and the Dean's Medal for outstanding scholarship and leadership.  Dr. Yanosky has published several articles in orthodontic journals and has presented nationally and internationally on several different subjects in orthodontics.  Together with Dr. Sarver, Dr. Yanosky is the co-editor of the American Association of Orthodontist endorsed "Topics in Orthodontics" audio series, listened to by orthodontists all over the world.  Dr. Yanosky is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

He resides in Birmingham with his wife, Jenny, and three children, Jackson, John Michael, and Margaret.