our exclusive listing of the most-recommended dentists in sarasota
our exclusive listing of the most-recommended dentists in sarasota
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WILLIAM H. MCELVEEN III, D.M.D., P.A.<br />
ADVANCED DENTISTRY, PERSONAL CARE.<br />
A Florida native, Dr. William McElveen completed his undergraduate<br />
study at Samford University <strong>in</strong> Birm<strong>in</strong>gham, Ala. and <strong>the</strong>n attended <strong>the</strong> University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Alabama School <strong>of</strong> Dentistry, graduat<strong>in</strong>g with honors <strong>in</strong> 1988. S<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
that time he has practiced dentistry <strong>in</strong> Sarasota.<br />
Regular attendance at pr<strong>of</strong>essional sem<strong>in</strong>ars and cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g education classes<br />
keeps Dr. McElveen and his staff completely aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> latest procedures and treatment<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> dental field. In addition to tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> Institute for Advanced Laser<br />
Dentistry <strong>in</strong> California, Dr. McElveen has attended multiple levels <strong>of</strong> advanced dental<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute. He and his staff use <strong>the</strong> latest, <strong>most</strong><br />
effective techniques, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g treat<strong>in</strong>g periodontal disease conservatively with laser<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy and us<strong>in</strong>g CAD/CAM dentistry to<br />
“Each one <strong>of</strong> my<br />
patients is an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual with a<br />
totally unique set<br />
<strong>of</strong> needs.”<br />
make same-day crowns.<br />
“My goal as a dentist is to provide <strong>the</strong><br />
highest quality treatment available,” says<br />
Dr. McElveen. “Each one <strong>of</strong> my patients<br />
is an <strong>in</strong>dividual with a totally unique set <strong>of</strong><br />
needs, and regardless <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> time and work<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved, I consider it my privilege and my<br />
duty to fulfill those needs.”<br />
Dr. McElveen believes that his patients<br />
want quality work with a high degree <strong>of</strong> car<strong>in</strong>g. To that end, every exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
or treatment is approached with <strong>the</strong> philosophy that <strong>the</strong> patient is special and<br />
unique. Work<strong>in</strong>g from only one treatment room, Dr. McElveen treats only one<br />
patient at a time, giv<strong>in</strong>g you his undivided attention.<br />
In a time when “walk-<strong>in</strong>” medical and dental treatments are <strong>the</strong> norm, Dr.<br />
McElveen chooses to slow down to get to know each patient, treat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m with<br />
<strong>the</strong> care and concern <strong>the</strong>y deserve. “This is how I have practiced dentistry for<br />
more than 20 years <strong>in</strong> Sarasota,” he says.<br />
By frequently attend<strong>in</strong>g advanced pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>ars, Dr. McElveen goes to great lengths to<br />
fulfill his patients’ needs.<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
ASSOCIATIONS:<br />
American Dental Association<br />
Florida Dental Association<br />
The Pankey Institute<br />
West Coast Dental Association<br />
Sarasota County Dental<br />
Association<br />
Florida Academy <strong>of</strong> Cosmetic<br />
Dentistry<br />
1980 L<strong>in</strong>coln Drive<br />
Sarasota, FL 34236<br />
(941) 951-6188<br />
best<strong>sarasota</strong>smiles.com<br />
The Dawson Center for Advanced<br />
Dental Education<br />
DOCS: Dental Organization for<br />
Conscious Sedation<br />
SARASOTA MAGAZINE | APRIL 2012 85