Tyler was raised in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Following his high school education at Bishop Hendricken, he enrolled at the University of Rhode Island, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Throughout his time at URI, he actively participated in the lacrosse team. It was during a routine practice session that he accidentally fractured his tooth, prompting him to seek treatment at Exquisite Smiles. This experience ignited his interest in dentistry, leading him to pursue it as a career path. Subsequently, he decided to pursue his passion by attending dental school in Canada. Specifically, he chose Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Dalhousie University in May 2019.