WMS Family Dentistry
About Us
A Family-Friendly Dentistry
Our family’s focus is and always has been to provide a level of care for you that we would feel comfortable with if we were the patient. The factors affecting your teeth have always been a unique combination of genetics (your inherited dental characteristics), diet and home care, and professional maintenance. Dentistry today, due to advancements in materials and techniques, allows us to offer many new procedures that in the past have been unavailable. These techniques, in addition to your home care, will allow you to keep your teeth in maximum comfort, function, health and esthetics throughout your life. We would like to work with you to get you healthy while restoring confidence to your smile.
Meet Dr. Bill
From Lorain, Ohio, Dr. Bill received a degree in Biology at St. Louis University before completing his D.D.S. at Case Western Reserve University and a General Practice Residency at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Bill started this practice from scratch with the help of his family in 1981, starting off with cleanings for all of his childhood friends to now providing comprehensive care for so many in the Lorain, Sheffield, Elyria, and Avon communities. Dr. Bill has always been committed to furthering his dental education throughout his life. He attended the L.D. Pankey Institute (a multi-year continuing education program), and has been a member of the Lorain County Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the North Coast Jaw Institute Study Club. However, his pride and joy was raising his two children with his wonderful wife, Paula. Dr. Bill was pleasantly surprised to have not one, but both of his children join the dental profession as well. In his free time, Dr. Bill enjoys spending time with his family, both at work now and at home, playing golf, fishing, raising tropical fish and bowling.
B.A. in Biology
St. Louis University
D.D.S.
Case Western Reserve University
Continuing Education
The Pankey Institute
General Practice Residency
Washington University in St. Louis
Meet Dr. Will
Dr. Will, also hails from Avon Lake, Ohio. He attended Saint Ignatius High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Le Moyne College and a master’s degree in Biology from Cleveland State University, before deciding to join his father in dentistry. Dr. Will earned his D.M.D. from Case Western Reserve University and completed a General Practice Residency at Denver Health Hospital. Dr. Will’s clinical interests include fabrication of removable prosthetics and crown & bridge work. Dr. Will is also a part of the Lorain County Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association and CLE Study Club. When Dr. Will is not at the office taking care of his patients, you can find him at a golf course, working on his woodworking projects, or at home with his girlfriend and dog.
B.S. in Biology
Le Moyne College
M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology
Cleveland State University
D.M.D.
Case Western Reserve University
General Practice Residency
Denver Health Hospital
Meet Dr. Dana
Also from Avon Lake, Ohio, Dr. Dana earned a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology from Cleveland State University. She then decided to also follow in her father & brother’s footsteps, but branched out by completing her D.D.S. at the University of Colorado. She completed her post-graduate education in a General Practice Residency at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. She is already a member of the Corydon Palmer Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, and American Dental Association, and was an active member of the American Student Dental Association while in dental school. She is very excited to be joining the family practice and brings a special interest in treating children and people with special needs.
B.S. in Neuroscience
The Ohio State University
M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology
Cleveland State University
D.D.S.
University of Colorado
General Practice Residency
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Julie
Appointment Coordinator, Office Manager
“Since 2013, our office manager Julie loves being the friendly voice on the other end of the phone and the go-to person for any questions about coordinating your care. Julie and her husband are from Vermilion and have one daughter. Her favorite things include being outdoors in the summer, hiking, relaxing with a campfire, spending time with friends, and sitting down to a great book.”
Mary
Dental Assistant
“Mary joined WMS Family Dentistry in 2010, but has been working in the dental field since completing her training at Polaris Vocational School while in high school. Her 40 years of experience has made her a pro at caring for our patients and helping them feel comfortable while having their dental procedures completed. Mary and her husband, Bruce, have two sons and three grandchildren. She enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.”
Paula
Dental Assistant
“After 40 years as a surgical nurse, Paula joined WMS Family Dentistry in 2019. Her experience as an RN helps her make dental visits relaxing and enjoyable. She is married to Dr. Bill and is the proud mother of Drs. Will and Dana. When she isn’t at the office, she enjoys sewing, quilting, geneology, and taking care of her two granddogs.”
Debbie
Dental Hygienist
“Having been one of our dental hygienists since joining WMS Family Dentistry in 2012, Debbie grew up in Fairview Park, and now resides with her husband in Rocky River. Her favorite thing about being a hygienist is educating patients to help them achieve their oral health goals. She has two married children with whom she is very close. Outside of dentistry, she is an avid traveler with her family and loves learning new things.”
Tam
Dental Hygienist
“Tam comes to WMS Family Dentistry with over 25 years of experience in the dental field. Tam earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She enjoys educating and creating a positive dental experience for our patients. Tam & her husband have three children and one grandson. When she’s not making teeth shine, she enjoys exercising, reading, traveling and spending time with her family.”