Dr. Jill Morris
941.924.9080
About us
Dr. Morris has been in private practice for 19 years and currently has a practice in Sarasota, Florida where she emphasizes advanced cosmetic, restorative and laser dentistry. She is a clinical instructor at the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies where she teaches dentists from all over the world the latest advances in dentistry.
She also lectures to both dentists and laboratory technicians about the advanced technology in dental materials and procedures. Dr. Morris has been a Scientific Editor for a leading dental news journal, and has written numerous articles in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Morris has been featured in a book entitled Aesthetic Dentistry "How to Create An Exceptional Aesthetic Practice" written by Dr. Nate Booth and Dr. Bill Dickerson highlighted as one of the top 10 cosmetic dentists in the United States.
Dr. Morris is also an official judge of the Mrs. U.S. Globe Pageant and Official Dentist of Mrs. U.S. Florida Pageant
She graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 1985 and completed a general practice residency at the Veteran's Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia in 1986. Dr. Morris' practice has also had the privilege of being voted #1 dental practice 2 years in a row by the people's choice awards. She has also been awarded prestigious honors with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. One of only 300 members of the 5000 membership.
Dr. Morris is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the West Coast Dental Association and a past president of the Manatee Dental Society. She is also a member of the North American Neuromuscular Study Club, The International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
CURRICULUM VITAE MEMBERSHIPS:
- International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics
- North America Neuromuscular Study Club
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Peer reviewed high honors)
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- West Coast Dental Association
- Sarasota County Dental Society
- International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics
- Academy of General Dentistry
- President of Manatee Dental Society 1997-1998
AWARDS and HONORS:
- Official judge of the Mrs. U.S. Globe pageant
- Official dentist of the Mrs. Florida U.S. Globe pageant entailing smile makeovers for national and international contestants
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry award in excellent cosmetic dentistry 2000
- Winner of Doctor's Health Journal 2005
- Winner of Bradenton Herald People's Choice Award 1999 and 2000
- National Register's Who's Who in Executive and Professionals
- Dental Hall of Fame 2000
Both Dr. Morris' and Dr. Bakke's practices were featured in the book "Aesthetic Dentistry, How to Create an Exceptional Aesthetic Practice - Ten Dentists Who Have Done It", by Drs. Bill Dickerson and Nate Booth