Paradise Dental Care

Paradise Dental Care was opened in 1992 after Dr. Bill Goldner sold one of South Florida's largest group practices, here in Key West, one he had developed over the previous 15 years.  As sole owner he directed a practice with three to four general dentists, several dental hygienists and two part-time specialists.  Despite this success Dr Goldner found that he was no longer able to devote the time and dedication to each individual patient as he had desired.  He sold the practice to his associates and began a smaller, solo practice devoted to Excellence in Service, Esthetics and Technique.  He named it Paradise Dental Care with these goals in mind.  This bold career move was very worthwhile, as he now practices the high-tech, personalized Esthetic dentistry which he most enjoys.  Additionally, Paradise Dental Care has attracted a diverse and delightful patient population that is a pleasure to work with.   This yields the professional pride and satisfaction which is of foremost importance at this point in his career.

    NEWS FLASH:   WE WELCOME DR KENDALL JONES, DDS, TO PARADISE DENTAL CARE!

E. William Goldner, D.D.S.

Education
Dr Goldner received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Miami and a Doctor of  Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, in 1974.  He has participated in hundreds of hours of dental continuing education, far exceeding the state-required mandates, and has kept his hunger for improved and innovative treatment options alive throughout his career. His passion for  adhesive resin dentistry  has coincided with the introduction and improvement of these materials, and he was one of the early users of these tooth-strengthening and cosmetic restorative materials, as well as one of the first dentists to offer Porcelain Laminate Veneers in the 1980's.  His major emphasis in dental continuing education for the last twenty plus years has been in Cosmetic Dentistry.  He has studied with most of the masters of this discipline, and continues to do so.  In May, 2010, Dr Goldner became a certified provider of SIX MONTH SMILES, a new system for Short Term Adult Orthodontics, and he just attended the Advanced Level Reunion in June, 2012.  Dr Goldner is glad to be offering this life-changing treatment to patients who previously thought they had to live with crooked, and embrarassing smiles.

Affiliations

Dr. Goldner is a Charter Member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  In September 2006 and again in 2007 he was recognized by his peers and awarded a Gold Medal for a Smile Makeover case which he presented at the Annual Meeting of the FACD.  In September 2008 Dr Goldner was especially pleased to earn four Gold Medals at the Smile Gallery Competition of the Academy meeting in Orlando.  He is glad to be able to offer this level of dental care in Key West.   DR GOLDNER WAS ONE OF ONLY 5 DENTISTS AWARDED A MEDAL AT THE most recent FACD Smile Showdown.  He is the only dentist in the Academy to win awards in all four years of the competition! 

He has been a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for over twenty years, and is a member of the Academy for Comprehensive Esthetics.  He is a Distinguished Member of the Florida Dental Association, and also maintains membership in the South Florida Dental Association and the American Dental Association.  He has served as an Examiner and as an Expert Witness for the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Dr Goldner was instrumental in bringing the Dentists With a Heart Program to Key West in the 1990's, which provided over $12,000 of free dental care to children and adults in need on three annual days of giving.  He has been a contributing member of Give Back a Smile, and regularly contributes dental care to clients referred by Donated Dental Services for the elderly and handicapped, as well as clients of AHI, Samuel's House and PACE.  He also helped to develop a dental program for needy Key West youth sponsored by Rotary.  He is particularly proud that his son, Eliot, has embraced his charitable spirit with his own active involvement in Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, and other worthy causes in his college and postgraduate years.

Personal Interests and Family

After two years of private practice outside of Washington, DC, Dr. Bill Goldner decided to return to South Florida, and specifically to the beautiful island of Key West.  On a previous visit he was taken with the island life, and with the warm and diversified community of Key Westers  with whom he wished to live and to treat professionally.  He soon met Beverly, and they recently celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary.  Dr.Beverly Goldner holds a doctorate degree from the University of Florida in Speech-Language studies, and worked for many years both teaching and providing services for adults, and most recently for Early Childhood Intervention.  She now assists Bill Goldner in the administration of Paradise Dental Care, and is invaluable in shaping its direction and accomplishing its mission.

The Goldners have two children, born and raised in Key West and the Lower Keys.  Josey is a May 2008 magna cum laude  graduate from the University of Central Florida and the graduated with honors from the University of St Augustine For Health Sciences, completing a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.  She is currently a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, and is training for her first Marathon race.   Eliot received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida in May 2009, and just completed his education as Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center, a level-one trauma center.  Eliot is now an Emergency Room Physician in Naples, FL.

Dr Goldner has been a musician most of his life, playing his first gig at age 13, then working summers in the Catskill Mountain resorts, and weekends at private functions and clubs.  He worked most weekends during dental school with a 9 piece rock dance band, but also played string bass through grade school.  His musical tastes are diverse, and he is pleased to be a long time member of the Paradise Big Band, which has given concerts and played for dances and large functions for the last thirteen years.  He also appears with the Southernmost Brass, Bill Blue and the Nervous Guys, and other local bands, including the Key West Funeral Band and has just begun playing string bass again, with the Key West Violin Studio Orchestra.  The Goldners support  and enjoy the local Arts in all forms, are regular theater patrons and attend a great variety of the arts events that Key West offers.  Dr Goldner also enjoys fishing the flats.

Kendall L. Jones, D.D.S. Kendall Jones graduated from high school in Asheville, then studied at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  His degree in English with a minor in Chemistry was supplemented with several courses in Structural Art, which prepared him well for his choice of profession,  the art and science of dentistry.  Dr Jones earned his dental degree at the UNC School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill in 2006 and then served as a Captain in the United States Air Force until 2009 when he moved to Key West. While on active duty Dr Jones acquired extra training and skills in several procedures which were formerly referred out of our practice.   He worked in two private practices and in the public sector for two years, and became familiar with Bill Goldner in seeing examples of his dentistry.  Dr. Jones approached Dr. Goldner to request help in mentoring his professional growth, and before long a friendship and professional respect developed.  Dr. Goldner who had chosen to practice alone for the last twenty years,  recognized that Kendall would be a great colleague to help serve his patients, and invited him to join the Paradise Dental Care team.  Dr. Jones and Andrea reside in Sugarloaf Key with their young son, Cole, where they love the island life.

Our Team
Having staffed practices in Key West for over thirty years,  Dr Goldner feels blessed to now be working  with an amazing team of dedicated, dental professional "stars."   You will find four individuals with excellent technical skills, who will treat you with the respect and compassion that you deserve.  This is a trait that is not  "learned", but rather fostered in the environment we maintain.  It should be apparent that we respect and enjoy each other, and our profession, as well.

Your first contact is probably with Bridget, who came to us through her previous experience working with Dr Jones. She is a Cerfified Dental Assistant, providing a base of clinical knowledge especially valuable in her role of coordinating patient care.  Bridget worked for the city of Bartow, Fl until she decided to enter the dental profession.  She trained in a general dental practice and attended courses for State Certification in Lakeland, until she married and moved to Key West.  Her son Mason,  is a high school senior.  Bridget and her husband Lee, a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, live on Truman Annex and are on the water every chance they get, fishing and diving.  Bridget is the newest member of our staff and we were again very lucky to find someone with the ability and temperament to strengthen our team and provide the excellent care you will experience.
Dolores is now in her second year with our team. When a clinical position opened up,  we were so lucky to find someone with the right mix of skill, caring and positive attitude to complete our staff.  Dolores is a freshwater Conch, arriving on the island at the age of three months!  She is a graduate of Key West High School, and has worked in the local dental field for seven years.  She holds state certification in Dental Radiography and in Expanded Duties in chairside dental assisting.  Dolores was familiar with our practice and with many of our patients'  treatment , and wished  to join us when a position became available.  We are all glad she did, because in just a short time she has become an important contributor to our daily successes.  Dolores has a beautiful young daughter who attends Poinciana School .
Wendy  returned to the Keys several years ago,  to raise her two children and to give them the opportunity to experience the ocean and the lifestyle she loves.  She previously lived in Key West for eight years, working in the travel industry and teaching pre-school.  Wendy always had an interest in dentistry as a career and took formal study before she and husband Nate relocated here.  Despite her limited experience it was evident to Dr Goldner and all of us that Wendy would be a great addition to our team.  Wendy is now in her third year with our practice and last year earned her State of Florida Dental Radiographer certification.  Wendy also completed and earned her State of Florida Certification as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant in March, 2010.  When she assists at your next visit, you will recognize why we are so happy to have her here.  Not only has she mastered the needed technical skills, including our newest Six Month Smiles procedures, but Wendy also exemplifies the qualities of warmth, caring and service upon which our practice was built.  Wendy is now our primary Clinical Assistant, and does an outstanding job!  It is a real pleasure to work with Wendy each day!
Lourdes, our "Star"  Dental Hygienist, had previously worked for Dr Goldner for seven years starting in 1985.  She was an assistant in Dr Goldner's large group practice and became the practice manager soon after he sold the practice to his associates.  Lourdes decided to further her dental education and received a degree from FKCC, then did further coursework at FIU before entering the Miami Dade College Medical Campus.   With the support of her husband Robert and their two children, recent graduates of Key West High School,  Lourdes accomplished her goal of becoming a Florida Registered Dental Hygienist.  In 2008 Lourdes received the South Florida Dental Hygiene Association Certificate of Commendation- Most Outstanding Graduate in Dental Hygiene!   Dr Goldner is thrilled that Lourdes chose to rejoin the practice.  Her integrity, devotion to patient health, and up-to-date knowledge of periodontal care are a perfect complement to her thorough and gentle treatment.  We have never had such consistent and exciting feedback from our patients about any dental hygienist in the last 35 years!