Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Dr. Laura Milles joins Downtown Dental Associates


Laura Milles, DMD has joined the staff of Downtown Dental Associates, allowing the practice to extend its Friday hours.

Dr. Milles was raised in Mandarin and immediately after high school graduation she went to the University of Florida where she earned her undergraduate degree.

“I wanted to go into some type of healthcare, but didn’t really know what.”

For two summers, Dr. Milles worked for Downtown Dental Associates, mainly helping out at the front desk, but also observing Dr. Paul and Dr. Andy at work. It increased her interest in dentistry. She also volunteered at the dental school.

Finally, she applied and was accepted into the University of Florida School of Dentistry. During the first two years, she was one of 83 students who spent time in the classroom and labs. Studying was demanding and took most of her time. It was during the third and fourth years that she started seeing patients.

“The whole time I was in dental school, it was really tough, but worth every minute.”

Dr. Milles is engaged and is planning a March 9th wedding. She met her fiancé, Robert, during the first year of dental school. Robert is also a dentist.

In her spare time, Dr. Milles enjoys running, sewing and her two dogs, a toy poodle named Baby Girl and Penny, a lab mix. And of course, she’s a Gator fan.

Dr. Milles will be seeing patients on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Does she miss the college experience?

“I’ll miss those Gator season tickets I held for eight years!”

After completing 8 years of college, Dr. Milles is glad to be back home and practicing in Jacksonville.

Call to schedule an appointment today at (904) 356-0072.

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