Dr. Cecil White, D.M.D.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1487698528
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About This Provider
Dr. Cecil White is an experienced periodontal specialist in Jacksonville, Florida, with over 20 years of practice and a strong commitment to serving his community. He earned his D.M.D. from the University of Florida College of Dentistry and completed advanced training with a Master of Science degree in Periodontology. Beyond his dental practice, Dr. White is deeply involved in education—he teaches at the University of Florida College of Dentistry three days a week and founded the Dr. Cecil White, Jr. Scholars Fund to help underrepresented minority students pursue dental careers. A retired Navy Captain with 28 years of service in the Navy Dental Corps, Dr. White believes that kindness and breaking down barriers are essential to good care, and he welcomes all patients, especially those from underrepresented communities. He is accepting new patients and is a Fellow of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- DMD, University of Florida College of Dentistry (1977)
- MSD in Periodontology
Board Certifications
- FACD (Fellow of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry)
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 06/16/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology (Trustee)
- Southern Academy of Periodontology (Secretary)
- Jacksonville Dental Association (led)
- Northeast District Dental Association (led)
Beyond the Office
Clinical assistant professor, Department of Periodontology, University of Florida College of Dentistry (teaches three days per week)
Founder of Dr. Cecil White, Jr. Scholars Fund to support underrepresented minority dental students
28 years of service in Navy Dental Corps (retired as Captain)
Married in 1988
Has two children: daughter Elizabeth Paige (public defender in Washington, D.C.) and son Cecil White III (sports agent for William Morris Endeavor in New York City)
Worked as a lifeguard for the City of Tampa during summer jobs
One of two Black students in UF College of Dentistry Zeta Class of 1977
Lives in Atlantic Beach
Close friendship of 40+ years with Dr. John Dozier since meeting at 1990 American Academy of Periodontology meeting in Dallas
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