Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Panama City Dental Practice for Comprehensive Care
Established in 1959 by Dr. W.G. Harrison, our practice has provided exceptional dental care to Bay County residents for over six decades. Our team, now led by Dr. Benjamin Harrison and Dr. Jacob Harrison, continues this legacy of integrity, health, and compassion. We combine decades of combined experience with advanced dental technology to deliver personalized care focused on both aesthetic and functional outcomes. Our expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, periodontics, and oral surgery, supported by state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-rays and intraoral cameras.We demonstrate authoritativeness through our family-run tradition, professional certifications, and patient-centered approach prioritizing education and preventive care. Trustworthiness is emphasized through transparent communication, flexible financing options, and community service initiatives like post-hurricane emergency dental care.
Services
Dental Crowns
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Dental Extractions
Periodontal Treatment
Dentures
Bonding
Botox Therapy
Orthodontics
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice with three generations of dental expertise
- Offers advanced treatments including dental implants and cosmetic dentistry
- Utilizes state-of-the-art technology for accurate diagnoses and treatments
- Provides flexible financing options for dental procedures
- Committed to community service through dental mission trips
What people say
Best ever dentist
Wonderful experience
Genuinely wants to help
Professional and kind
Thorough explanations
Services
Dental Crowns
Custom dental crowns restore damaged teeth using durable materials like porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal. These restorations protect weakened teeth from further damage while maintaining natural aesthetics. Our crowns combine strength with lifelike appearance, offering both functional protection and cosmetic improvement for teeth compromised by decay, fractures, or root canal treatments.
Dental Implants
Permanent dental implant solutions replace missing teeth through titanium post placement and customized crowns. This multi-phase process creates stable, natural-looking replacements that preserve jawbone health and restore complete smiles. Implants provide long-term functionality equivalent to natural teeth while preventing adjacent tooth movement.
Cosmetic Veneers
Porcelain veneers transform smiles by correcting chips, stains, misalignments, and gaps. These thin shells bond to tooth surfaces for immediate aesthetic improvement. The two-visit process includes tooth preparation and custom fabrication, creating durable, stain-resistant enhancements that mimic natural tooth structure while delivering dramatic cosmetic results.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening solutions address tooth discoloration through in-office treatments and custom take-home trays. Our Boost Whitening system achieves noticeable brightening in 90 minutes using chemical activation without harmful lights. Custom tray systems provide gradual improvement through daily wear, maintaining results with proper aftercare and dietary considerations.
Periodontal Treatment
Comprehensive periodontal care addresses gum disease through scaling, root planing, and advanced treatments. We manage conditions from initial gingivitis to severe periodontitis, preventing complications like bone loss and tooth mobility. Treatment combines mechanical cleaning with patient education on home care routines to maintain gum health and prevent disease progression.
People
Dr. Benjamin Harrison
Dentist
A Panama City native, Dr. Harrison graduated from University of Florida with degrees in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, followed by dental medicine. He combines technical expertise with compassionate care, participating in dental service trips to Guatemala and hurricane relief efforts. His practice focuses on comprehensive dental solutions using modern techniques.
Dr. Jacob Harrison
Dentist
Dr. Jacob Harrison, also from Panama City, earned his microbiology degree and dental medicine doctorate from University of Florida. He brings specialized knowledge in dental materials and restorative techniques to complement his clinical practice. Actively engaged in community service, he and his wife prioritize serving local residents through accessible, high-quality dental care.
Questions
What emergency dental services do you offer?
We handle urgent cases like tooth pain, infections, broken teeth, and lost fillings. Contact us immediately for emergency care instructions.
How do dental implants function as tooth replacements?
Implants fuse with jawbone tissue to provide stable support for replacement teeth, offering permanent solutions that mimic natural tooth structure and function.
What cosmetic options improve smile appearance?
We offer veneers, whitening, bonding, and crowns for correcting discoloration, chips, gaps, and misshapen teeth, customized to individual needs.
How does sedation affect dental treatment experience?
We provide comfortable care options for anxious patients while maintaining safe treatment protocols throughout procedures.
What should patients expect during initial visits?
First appointments include comprehensive exams, digital imaging, and personalized treatment planning discussing all available options.
How do periodontal treatments prevent tooth loss?
Scaling and root planing remove bacteria causing gum disease, preventing bone loss and maintaining tooth stability through early intervention.
