Dr. James G. Wilson grew up in Gainesville, Florida. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Florida in 1989. Later that year he began dental school at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. In 1993 Dr. Wilson was awarded the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with High Honors, signifying his placement in the top 5% of his graduating class.

He continued his education by completing a one year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery fellowship at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and Shands Hospital in Gainesville. The next year he moved to Jacksonville and completed a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry Jacksonville and University Hospital (now Shands Hospital Jacksonville). Finally, he returned to Gainesville to complete his education by entering a three year Periodontics residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.

As a native Floridian, Dr. Wilson knew he wanted to practice in the state. He had family and friends in the Tampa area so in 1998, following the completion of his periodontics residency, he moved to South Tampa. He practiced as an associate periodontist for two years. In early 2001 he opened Tampa Bay Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Since that time it has been our pleasure to provide progressive periodontal and dental implant therapy for our patients and the dental offices who entrust their patients care to our skills and proficiency.

The field of periodontics and dental implantology are constantly evolving.As such, Dr. Wilson knows that striving for excellence necessitates more than the minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every two years as required by the Florida Board of Dentistry.Dr. Wilson routinely takes in excess of 100 hours of continuing education yearly.In 2004 sat for his oral board examinations and he is currently Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery by the American Board of Periodontology.To achieve this distinction he was examined by a panel of internationally respected peers and awarded the Diplomate status, the highest level of recognition awarded by the specialty.

Dr. Wilson is well respected by his peers. In 2016 he completed his sixth year representing the periodontists of the southeastern United States by serving as a trustee of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). While a trustee he participated in and chaired multiple committees and task forces. In 2017, his leadership on one of those task forces was recognized by the AAP by his selection to receive a Special Citation Award. Based on his leadership and accomplishments, in 2017 Dr. Wilson was elected by the periodontists of the United States to serve as an officer in the organization. He currently serves as the Immediate Past President-elect of the Academy.

In 2020-21, Dr. Wilson served as Academy President, representing nearly 8000 members throughout the world. In addition to his national leadership positions, Dr. Wilson has held local and state leadership positions including serving on the Executive Council of the Florida Association of Periodontists (FAP) from 2005-2010. In 2009-2010 he served as President of the FAP. He served two terms as President of the Florida Academy of Dental Practice Administration (2017-2021). Currently, Dr. Wilson is on the Executive Committee of the Hillsborough County Dental Association and also serves as the Editor for the West Coast District Dental Association.

For his leadership and ethics, Dr. Wilson was nominated by his peers to be inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists in 2008. This organization is the oldest national honorary organization for dentists, and less than 4% of dentists receive this prestigious distinction. Those selected have exemplified a strong commitment to dental ethics as well as excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to dentistry and society. In 2010 Dr. Wilson also became a Fellow in the International College of Dentists.

Dr. Wilson resides in South Tampa with his wife, Casey. They have four children, Nicholas, Chancellor, Justice, and Palmer. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, golf, and is a fan of the Florida Gators, Buccaneers, and Lightning.

While working in a periodontal practice, he attended University of South Florida and earned a degree in International Relations. He then attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He went on to be Class President, served on several student leadership committees and earned the Grace Voight Leadership Scholarship.

After graduating near the top of his class, he attended the University of Floridas Periodontology Residency program. While there, Dr. Waite was Chief Resident for two out of his three years of residency and earned his certificate in Periodontology, as well as a Masters Degree in Dental Sciences and certification in Conscious Sedation.

Dr. Waite has held leadership positions at both the local and state levels of various organizations. From 2012-2017 he served on the Executive Committee of the Hillsborough County Dental Association. He was President of this organization in 2015-2016. He has served as a Delegate to the Florida Dental Association as well as President of the Hillsborough County Periodontal Association. Currently, Dr. Waite serves as the Florida section chair of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Waite recognizes the shortage of specialty dental educators and actively volunteers his time to serve as a visiting faculty member at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in the department of periodontology. He serves as a mentor to other dentists in the community by organizing and facilitating lectures of the Tampa Bay Dental Study Club.

During dental school, Dr. Waite was a Reserve Sheriffs Deputy in Louisiana. Since completing his education, Dr. Waite has provided many hours of pro bono dental services to deserving patients in his office, as well as the surrounding areas during Dentistry from the Heart events in his hometown of Dade City, Florida. Dr. Waite has also participated in every Florida Missions of Mercy (MOM) event held in Florida. Each of these events has provided over one million dollars in free dentistry to in-need Floridians. Not only does Dr. Waite participate in this event, but over the past several years he has provided transportation and hotel accommodations for his staff to attend the event as well as encouraging and transporting fellow dentists in his study club to attend.

Despite his commitments to his practice, dental education and the community, Dr. Waites proudest accomplishment is his being the father of two children, Colin and Chloe, and husband to Dori. Dr. Waite enjoys maintaining an active life, running, working out and traveling with his family.

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Joyce was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. She attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology, magna cum laude. She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she was awarded for her achievements in periodontics.

Dr. Joyce then continued her post-graduate periodontal training at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. This program is one of the only in the country to train residents in periodontal microsurgery. During the three-year program, she served as the Chief Resident and was recognized with the Billy M. Pennel Award for her research on periodontal regenerative membranes. She graduated with a certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and received a Masters of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Joyce is excited to be practicing in her home state of Florida.

We strongly believe that each patient must be treated as an individual. Therefore, one of our goals during your first visit is to understand you as an individual. During this visit, you will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns and expectations with your doctor and our team. Evaluating your x-rays, examining the condition of your mouth, and discussing your personal information and how that might impact treatment decisions allow us to serve in the capacity of an adviser.

We strongly believe in thoroughly educating our patients and take a no surprises approach to patient care. We will communicate with your general dentist,in the form of a letter and a personal phone call, when necessary,so that as a team we can all stay well informed of each others treatment recommendations.