Originally from Birmingham, Dr. Joseph Willis grew up in Mobile, attending local schools including Corpus Christi and McGill-Toolen. During summers home from college, he worked in the operating room at Providence Hospital but gravitated more toward cases with the oral surgeons. This was the first time he had considered dentistry as a profession. After graduating from Auburn University with a BS in Biomedical Science, he returned to Mobile and got a job as a Dental Assistant to explore the industry further. It was this experience that showed Dr. Willis his path was dentistry.
After completing his DMD at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Willis moved back to Mobile and started an associateship with his mentor, Dr. Vincent Arata. In 2013, Dr. Willis decided to take the leap into practice ownership and bought into the practice of his former dentist, Dr. Barry Langley. He worked hard to build the practice, incorporating new techniques and modern technologies.
Dr. Willis has been CEREC certified since 2013, receiving extensive training and even working as a CEREC trainer. It is his focus on bringing dental technology to Mobile, the old-school philosophy of always putting the patient first, and his genuine interest in people that keeps Dr. Willis motivated.In 2018, he met Dr. Jimbo Martin and quickly became close friends. Dr. Martin asked Dr. Willis to buy his long established dental practice and provide care for his dental family. Dr. Willis obliged and strives to keep Dr. Martins spirit alive for all his former patients and colleagues. Now the team at Willis Family Dentistry is ready to work together to serve Mobile with the most advanced technology in a trusted environment.
When he is not serving his patients, you can find Dr. Willis spending time with his wife and 3 sons while enjoying the great outdoors. He coaches his kids in soccer and is very involved in his church as well as the local school.
Willis Family Dentistry is a relationship-based practice, which means that we take a genuine interest in more than just your dental health. We want to see you and your family thrive, so we take a comprehensive, educational approach to dentistry in order to help you maintain optimal oral health. Dr. Willis treats patients of all ages and stages of dental health, and we strive to be a resource for all of your dental health needs. We feel honored for every new patient that walks through our door, and cant wait to meet you and your family.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 10 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestSusan Logan
a year ago
Dr. Willis & his Staff are awesome! Very polite & professional! I had a dental emergency. I was worked in that day. Beautiful work. Minimal to no pain! The office was also clean, neat & comfortable.
Earl McAndrew
2 years ago
I'm extremely happy to have found Willis Family Dentistry. The staff are extremely courteous and professional. I highly recommend his hygienist, Nikki. She gives an extremely thorough cleaning with a cheerful demeanor. Dr. Willis is a true class act himself. He offers first rate work and is always very honest about what does and does not need to be done. I'm glad that I switched over to this group!
Glenn Fairley
2 years ago
Dentist is great, staff is amazing. Thanks Dr. Willis!
Earl McAndrew
3 years ago
I'm extremely happy to have found Willis Family Dentistry. The staff are extremely courteous and professional. I highly recommend his hygienist, Nikki. She gives an extremely thorough cleaning with a cheerful demeanor. Dr. Willis is a true class act himself. He offers first rate work and is always very honest about what does and does not need to be done. I'm glad that I switched over to this group!
Glenn Fairley
3 years ago
Dentist is great, staff is amazing. Thanks Dr. Willis!
Sal Colli
4 years ago
Dr. Willis Family Dentistry is the best dentist in Mobile by far. He actually cares about his patients! They picked a great name because from the time your there until the time you leave your treated like family! The whole staff is wonderful. Very pleasant office and staff. Leslie was my hygienist and I must say that was the best cleaning I've ever had. She was very thorough and informative discussing some of the issues that she found while cleaning my teeth. They then came up with a plan for me to fix these issues. I will definitely be going back.
Zach Guy
4 years ago
Dr. Willis and his staff are very professional and very welcoming to their patients. When you arrive, you are greeted by friendly staff that remembers you and treats you like family. Dr. Willis is very thorough and very professional.
Stephanie G
4 years ago
Dr. Willis and his staff are friendly and professional. Visit was easy and stress-free. Dr. Willis always takes time to explain anything he sees going on with my dental health and any procedures that are needed.
Sal Colli
4 years ago
Dr. Willis Family Dentistry is the best dentist in Mobile by far. He actually cares about his patients! They picked a great name because from the time your there until the time you leave your treated like family! The whole staff is wonderful. Very pleasant office and staff. Leslie was my hygienist and I must say that was the best cleaning I've ever had. She was very thorough and informative discussing some of the issues that she found while cleaning my teeth. They then came up with a plan for me to fix these issues. I will definitely be going back.
Zach Guy
5 years ago
Dr. Willis and his staff are very professional and very welcoming to their patients. When you arrive, you are greeted by friendly staff that remembers you and treats you like family. Dr. Willis is very thorough and very professional.
Stephanie G
5 years ago
Dr. Willis and his staff are friendly and professional. Visit was easy and stress-free. Dr. Willis always takes time to explain anything he sees going on with my dental health and any procedures that are needed.
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