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Summary
Paul Saari, DDS
Dr. Paul Saari has been providing outstanding dental care services since 1979. Dr. Saari was raised in Lakeland, Florida and graduated from Kathleen High School in 1971. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1975 from Florida State University and went on to complete his Doctorate at Emory University Dental School in 1979.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Saari had the opportunity to work with and study under Dr. Alvin J. Fillastre, an internationally recognized clinician and lecturer. He entered his solo practice of dentistry in 1985.
To stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field of dentistry, Dr. Saari maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Polk County Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Vision Study Club, and the Polk County Implant Study Club. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of …the Pierre Fauchard Academy (International Honorary Dental Organization), and a former President of the Polk County Dental Association and the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Saari does Pro Bono work through the Polk County Health Department and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine.
Outside the office, he enjoys flying his Piper J-3 Cub, jogging, reading, and spending time with his wife Kay; their children, Greg, Elizabeth, and Kristin; their son-in-law Brendan; and two long-haired miniature dachshunds named Meg and Tasha!
Read More Read less Dr. Paul Saari has been providing outstanding dental care services since 1979. Dr. Saari was raised in Lakeland, Florida and graduated from Kathleen High School in 1971. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1975 from Florida State University and went on to complete his Doctorate at Emory University Dental School in 1979.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Saari had the opportunity to work with and study under Dr. Alvin J. Fillastre, an internationally recognized clinician and lecturer. He entered his solo practice of dentistry in 1985.
To stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field of dentistry, Dr. Saari maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Polk County Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Vision Study Club, and the Polk County Implant Study Club. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of …the Pierre Fauchard Academy (International Honorary Dental Organization), and a former President of the Polk County Dental Association and the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Saari does Pro Bono work through the Polk County Health Department and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine.
Outside the office, he enjoys flying his Piper J-3 Cub, jogging, reading, and spending time with his wife Kay; their children, Greg, Elizabeth, and Kristin; their son-in-law Brendan; and two long-haired miniature dachshunds named Meg and Tasha!
Quick Facts
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 57 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Lakeland , FL | Phoenix , AZ | BOSTON , MA | Baton Rouge , LA |
| Med School: University of Pennsylvania | Med School: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine | Med School: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY | |
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Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Florida, 2026, Expired
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