Dr. William E. Harriett

My interest in Dentistry dates back to 1973, when I entered the U.S. Air Force and attended their Dental Assisting Program. I fell in love with the occupation right away.

After teaching in that program for 18 months, I was afforded the opportunity to return to the University of Florida to complete my Bachelor's degree. After graduating in 1975, I returned to teaching in the Dental Assisting Program in Orlando, Florida. Though I loved teaching, and especially teaching in the dental field,I still felt there was more I needed to accomplish. For this reason I applied to and was accepted in the University of Florida College of Dentistry.

Three and one-half years later I graduated with honors. I have been practicing at my present location since 1987. I am a member of the Alachua County Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. I am a firm believer that in order to keep up with my dynamic and ever-changing profession, it is critical to continuously update my staff and myself in the latest techniques and materials available to us. We attend continuing education seminars as often as possible focusing on those topics which will best enable us to provide the best service to our family of patients.

My wife and I live in NW Gainesville with our son Christopher. We enjoy involvment in his sports activities and volunteering at his school. In our spare time we are "on or under the water" as much as possible.We are true Gator fans and enjoy attending as many sporting events as possible.On a regular basis my wife and I volunteer at the outreach clinics providing dental care to the underserved citizens of our community. Gainesville is truly a wonderful community in which to live and raise our son. We consider it a priviledge to be here.