About Dentist

Dr. Joseph Farris is originally from Danbury, Connecticut and completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Drury College graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Farris received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1984 with honors, from the University of Missouri, elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilom Dental Honor Society. As Chief Resident in his periodontal specialty training at LSU, his training included research in bone physiology, which led to publication in leading periodontal journals. His residency also included extensive training at Ochsner Medical Clinic in infectious diseases/immunology and Charity Hospital anesthesia training. Dr. Farris was the first periodontist to obtain Board Certification in the Specialty of Periodontology in Sarasota County. He is also a member of the American Board of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, and Florida Society of Periodontology.