Located in Port Charlotte, The McKenzie Center offers the very best in gum disease treatment and dental implant surgery
– since 1991.
Celebrating OVER 30 years
Established in 1991, by Dr. William McKenzie Jr., D.MD.,M.S., the McKenzie Center is the premier periodontal practice in Port Charlotte, devoted to restoring and enhancing your smile. Our team works right alongside your family dentist to keep your smile big, bright and healthy.
Dr. McKenzie takes pride in developing treatment that restores a patient’s ability to smile with confidence, and enjoy meals and laughter with a renewed self-esteem.
We thank you for allowing us to take care of your periodontal and implant needs, and look forward to serving you.
Phone
(941) 629-3443
Fax
(941) 629-7616
Location
3443 Tamiami Trail
Suite D
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Hours
By Appointment Only
Until Further Notice
Meet our world-class staff.
We're passionate about the people who visit our practice each and every day. That's why we go out of our way to build our patients' trust by creating dental experiences that are positive, light-hearted, transparent and, above all, comfortable and relaxing. Our team takes great pride in its strength at providing the absolute best service and personal care for every individual visit. It's what keeps us smiling.
Dr. William T. McKenzie, Jr.
Dr. McKenzie is a Third-Generation Periodontist. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida State University.
After receiving a DMD from The University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. McKenzie completed a three-year residency at the University of Oklahoma earning a Surgical Certificate in Periodontics and an additional MS in Periodontics.
Dr. McKenzie returned to Fort Myers and practiced with his father for a short period of time before opening his practice in Charlotte County in 1991. His practice focuses on the treatment of periodontal disease, dental implants, bone and tissue regenerative plastic surgery, and the overall periodontal maintenance of his patients. Dr. McKenzie makes every effort to help his patients retain their natural dentition and avoid dentures. He is meticulous in treatment planning & spends the time necessary to educate every patient based on their individual needs & concerns.
Dr. McKenzie and his wife, Jennifer (also a Fort Myers native) live in Port Charlotte with their two children. Their interests include lots of family time, endurance exercise, and college football. They also enjoy fishing, water sports, and relaxing on the water.
Progressive techniques. Positive experiences. Personalized care.
As a trusted part of your family dental team, we push our practice to deliver the greatest possible results. That means staying on the cutting edge of periodontal research, technology and techniques.
The Mckenzie center is dedicated to being at the top of its game.
We stay on top of the latest periodontal research to keep our practice on the cutting-edge when it comes to delivering current, effective and comfortable periodontal care. Whenever possible, we make sure to share our knowledge and experience with our patients through clear and transparent communication and educational resources you'll find here on our site, or inside our practice.
The McKenzie Center Staff
Jennifer McKenzie
OFFICE MANAGER
Kathe Leydet
Front Office
Debbie Munholand
Dental Hygienist
Jill Valente
Dental Hygienist
Around the Office
Count on Expertise.
As comfortable as we make our patients' visits, we know that no one looks forward to dental procedures. That's why we focus on educating our patients on preventative care and steps they can take, with the guidance of their dental team, to keep themselves in optimal dental health, and out of our comfy exam rooms. But when expert dental care is needed, our team's professionalism is ready and waiting. We complete extra-thorough examinations to get a clear picture of where your teeth and gums have been, and where they're headed. We screen for oral diseases and cancer, and take painless X-rays only when we think they're needed. Check us out on Facebook for frequent tips on routine home care you can do yourself to prevent or slow periodontal issues in the future.
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