After growing up in South Portland, Dr. John graduated from Gordon College in Massachusetts, received a Master's in Education from the University of Akron, and began his career in teaching and coaching basketball and soccer. This was the foundation of his exceptional ability to relate to children when he followed in the footsteps of his father, also called Dr. John Willis, who founded Falmouth Pediatric Dentistry in 1976.
After four years in dental school at SUNY Buffalo, Dr. John (the son) completed a two-year residency in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. In 2017, he returned to Maine, and joined his current practice. Dr. John is excited to now be the majority owner of the practice, and is focused on "helping children by providing the highest quality dental care."
After four years in dental school at SUNY Buffalo, Dr. John (the son) completed a two-year residency in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. In 2017, he returned to Maine, and joined his current practice. Dr. John is excited to now be the majority owner of the practice, and is focused on "helping children by providing the highest quality dental care."
Services
From a child's first visit till "graduation" to adult dental care, we strive to make each visit to Falmouth Pediatric Dentistry as pleasant and comfortable as possible, while using the latest technology and techniques to start your child on the road to dental health for life!
Regular checkups starting at age one and continuing every six months through adolescence, with professional cleanings, advanced diagnostics, and expert examination by our dentists.We offer a convenient location and a comfortable, relaxed environment for our young patients. Parents can relax, knowing that your child is in experienced, competent and caring hands.
Regular checkups starting at age one and continuing every six months through adolescence, with professional cleanings, advanced diagnostics, and expert examination by our dentists.We offer a convenient location and a comfortable, relaxed environment for our young patients. Parents can relax, knowing that your child is in experienced, competent and caring hands.
We support the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's recommendation to schedule a child's first dental visit by his or her first birthday. Our doctors and staff focus on making the first visit as positive and comfortable as possible, in order to build trust and put the child at ease for future visits.
On each subsequent visit, we take the time to make your clild's visit enjoyable and to answer all his or her questions. Why is it so important to keep primary teeth healthy, if the child will one day lose them and get their permanent adult teeth? Healthy baby teeth preserve space for permanent teeth to erupt, helping limit the need for braces in the future.
The American Dental Association states that sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way to help children relax-especially those with dental anxiety or having a hard time sitting still-so they can receive dental restorations. However, before using any type of sedative or anesthetic medication, we always review your child's health history and current medications.
At FPD, we recognize the power of orthodontics to transform children's self-image and boost their confidence, while helping avoid future problems from misaligned teeth. We also recognize that kids may come in with negative expectations about the orthodontic process, so we strive to make it as painless as possible.
Reviews (10)
Kevin Alling
Aug 28, 2021
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Brought my 3 year old son there. After making him wait in the waiting room for 40 mins (any parent knows that's torture) they brought him to a room and made him wait an additional 20mins only to refuse care because of a skin condition around his eyes that has no cure. I could MAYBE understand if he had it near his mouth. But as someone trained and certified in blood and pathogens. I'm astonished that a "medical professional" would refuse care to a child for such a reason. Then I explained that his condition had no cure and he could have that for several years. I was still told to wait to schedule
Candi Conners
Aug 24, 2021
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It’s rare I share my experiences on line because I am such a particular individual and it’s not easy to meet my standards , not due to anyone’s wrong doing . Its just me! however, I absolutely love this dental office! It’s meticulously clean and orderly. The staff is pleasant , patient, and have clearly chosen the best career for themselves to pursue. Thank you!
I took my grandson (5) to have a few baby teeth filled yesterday. The experience was great! He was completely comfortable and did fantastic. The work that was performed on this child’s teeth is absolutely amazing. His teeth were
I took my grandson (5) to have a few baby teeth filled yesterday. The experience was great! He was completely comfortable and did fantastic. The work that was performed on this child’s teeth is absolutely amazing. His teeth were
Softie -Chan
Jul 03, 2021
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Bacalaokaren
Apr 07, 2021
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David Smith
Mar 22, 2021
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Alexander Green
Feb 01, 2021
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The clinical team here is great but the back office is awful. The fella who handles billing, Justin I think, is a bully and unaware of changes impacted by healthcare reform to medical insurance that expand coverage to include some dental services. If billing in a dental office is his responsibility, then why is he not aware of the impact of one of the biggest reforms of healthcare insurance in our lifetime.....?
My son received a 2nd annual fluoride treatment and I received a bill. I confirmed with my medical insurance that the service was covered and asked Justin to bill my medical. He later
My son received a 2nd annual fluoride treatment and I received a bill. I confirmed with my medical insurance that the service was covered and asked Justin to bill my medical. He later
Amber Johnston
Jan 26, 2021
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We have been going here for a few years, up until COVID we have never had a problem... Until recently. They have rescheduled our appointment twice. And when we finally was able to go, my daughters nerves got the best of her & they refused to see her. Even after taking her temp & me explaining her anxiety. They acted as if we were a disease. We drive over an hour one way. We will not be returning & will be finding somewhere new.
If your child has anxiety about dentists I don’t recommend going especially now with COVID mixed in.
If your child has anxiety about dentists I don’t recommend going especially now with COVID mixed in.
Candace Fleury
Nov 22, 2020
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Ashley Sennick
Sep 21, 2020
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I have been going to this dentists office for years with my autistic son who has required multiple procedures that required sedation. The dentist and hygienists have always been so kind and wonderful. In April 2020 my son needed a tooth capped and then in June 2020 he had a regular cleaning. In July I received a bill for around 400 dollars and talked it over with billing because I had 2 insurances at the time and it was only processed with one. She stated that the total was brought to around 10 dollars which I had offered to pay over the phone. The lady suggested I wait and see because it may end
Kim Hagar
Jul 07, 2019
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I gave verbal permission for the grandmother of my child to bring her to an appointment to see if she has a infected gum which her pediatrician advised us to do and they declined on seeing her even though in the notes in the paperwork they had I signed that allowed my mother the grandmother to bring her to the dentist. I advise that if you have someone else bring your child don’t fill out paperwork send a note every time because they do not take phone calls 100% and paperwork that’s less than a year old that is signed by the primary parent!!
