Gary Lynn Roberts was born on August 11, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas, United States. He is the son of Andrew Florence Roberts and Winona Louise (Kelso) Williams. He married Teresa Shelton on August 7, 1971; they have two children, Michael Zachary Roberts and Joshua Bradley Roberts.
Roberts studied zoology at Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1973. He then completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry in 1977, preparing for a career that combined dental education with private practice.
Roberts began his professional career as an instructor at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, serving from 1977 to 1978. In 1978 he established a private dental practice in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he has practiced general dentistry. His professional activities have also included leadership in organized dentistry, including editorial service for the Louisiana Dental Association from 1988 to 1996, service as its president-elect from 1996 to 1997, and participation as a trustee of the American Dental Association.
Episcopalian.
Republican.
Roberts has been associated with the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists as a fellow. He has also belonged to the American Dental Association and the Louisiana Dental Association, undertaking editorial service for the Louisiana Dental Association from 1988 to 1996 and serving as its president-elect from 1996 to 1997. His professional service has included participation on the Board of Trustees of the American Dental Association.
Roberts married Teresa Shelton on August 7, 1971. They have two children, Michael Zachary Roberts and Joshua Bradley Roberts. His parents were Andrew Florence Roberts and Winona Louise (Kelso) Williams.
