French Family Dentists was started in 1958 by Dr. John R. French. Dr. John was born and raised in Waterloo, NY and graduated from Waterloo High School in 1950. He attended Niagara University from 1950-1954. He then went on to the University of Buffalo Dental School graduating in 1958. Following graduation, Dr. John returned to Waterloo and bought a dental practice from Dr. Harry Yost. The practice was located at 14 W. Main St. above ODells Drug Store (which is now Valley Drug Store). In 1968, he moved the practice to its current location at 128 E. Main St.

Dr. Johns philosophy was always to help people and boost their self-esteem by practicing high quality dentistry. His son, Dr. Gregory L. French, joined the practice in 1985 following his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He also joined a practice, James Street Dental Arts, in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Greg continued to practice following his fathers philosophy, and later bought the Waterloo practice in 2004.Dr. Greg completely renovated the office at that time. The practice is state of the art with digital X-rays, computers in each operatory. Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants, Invisalign,along with a full spectrum of dental services are provided. Dr. John and Dr. Greg practiced together until Dr. Johns retirement in 2016.

Dr. French has been practicing dentistry for over 3 decades. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1977. He received his BS in Biology, cum laude, from Niagara University in 1981. He earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1985.

Dr. French is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Society, and the Onondaga County Dental Society. He is a committee member for Peer Review for the Fifth District Dental Society.Dr. French stays up to date on the newest information and techniques through continuing education with The Syracuse Dental Study Club and the Spear Study Club.To date, Dr. French has completed over 900 hours of continuing education credits.

Dr. French is proficient in all phases of General Dentistry, including full mouth rehabilitation, implant dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. He is also a Preferred Provider for Invisalign orthodontics.