Dr. Matthew Willis
Doctor Matthew Willis came to dentistry a little later than some of his peers. Having earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering, he worked successfully as an electrical circuit designer for several years. Eventually, he realized that he wanted a profession that would allow him to serve and interact with people directly while still feeding his detail-oriented personality and interest in science and engineering. Leaving his engineering career and attending dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill required sacrifice for Dr. Willis, his wife, and their four children, but it was worth it.
Now, Dr. Willis gains great satisfaction from helping prevent dental disease and relieving pain while providing comfortable and positive experiences for his patients. He knows with a replaced tooth, a beautifully matched crown, or a perfectly shaped filling, a dentist can make a huge difference in a person’s smile, so he strives for cosmetic excellence as he practices dentistry. Dr. Willis is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the North Carolina Dental Society.
What Dr. Willis enjoys most about being a general dentist is the opportunity to help people with all aspects of their oral health, especially as we know more now about how oral health affects general health.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Willis enjoys doing activities with his family such as launching model rockets, flying remote controlled planes, and hiking.
Doctor Matthew Willis came to dentistry a little later than some of his peers. Having earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering, he worked successfully as an electrical circuit designer for several years. Eventually, he realized that he wanted a profession that would allow him to serve and interact with people directly while still feeding his detail-oriented personality and interest in science and engineering. Leaving his engineering career and attending dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill required sacrifice for Dr. Willis, his wife, and their four children, but it was worth it.
Now, Dr. Willis gains great satisfaction from helping prevent dental disease and relieving pain while providing comfortable and positive experiences for his patients. He knows with a replaced tooth, a beautifully matched crown, or a perfectly shaped filling, a dentist can make a huge difference in a person’s smile, so he strives for cosmetic excellence as he practices dentistry. Dr. Willis is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the North Carolina Dental Society.
What Dr. Willis enjoys most about being a general dentist is the opportunity to help people with all aspects of their oral health, especially as we know more now about how oral health affects general health.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Willis enjoys doing activities with his family such as launching model rockets, flying remote controlled planes, and hiking.
