Dr David E. Willey

The apprehension associated with going to the dentist can be left at the door of Lakeside Dental Arts, Highlands County’s newest dental office. For over 30 years Dr. David E. Willey’s mission has been to provide exceptional dental care while relieving the stress and anxiety associated with dental visits. His new facility is a culmination of years of planning by offering patients a personalized and comfortable experience while utilizing the latest in dental technology. During his tenure at his Lakeview office, Dr. Willey studied extensively aesthetic and full mouth reconstructive dentistry with some of the top educators in the world. He has traveled the country, observing and learning the latest technology associated with general and cosmetic dentistry. With patient care and comfort his top priority. Dr. Willey’s newest office, Lakeside Dental Arts, exhibits a deeply personal approach to dentistry and his passion for his patients and craft to the love of his profession. As a third-generation dentist, Dr. Willey’s father and grandfather instilled the practice ideology of treating patients like family. Dr. Willey followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps by attending the College of Wooster in Wooster Ohio, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. He continued his education by attending the University of Florida’s prestigious College of Dentistry. Doctor Willey and his wife Allison have raised three accomplished children. Both share a love of the outdoors, college football (Go Gators!), and animals. Their passion for giving back to the community shines through each year as they host a “Day of Giving,” providing free dental care to the underserved, and support numerous charitable organizations including the Highlands Art League and South Florida State College, among others.