Get to Know Dr. William Harrison

In this week’s installment of “Get to Know the Park Dental Doctors”, we’re introducing you to Dr. William Harrison at Park Dental Como Avenue.  Dr. Harrison joined Park Dental in 2015 after owning his own dental practice for over 20 years.  Check out his profile to learn more about Dr. Harrison.  

What made you choose dentistry?
I had a great childhood mentor that was a coach and scout master.

What do you love most about being a dentist or what do you find the most rewarding?
I love making a difference in people’s lives daily!

What’s your care/treatment philosophy?
I favor comprehensive care, from orthodontics to implants.

Is there a particular area of dentistry you enjoy the most or like to focus on?
I really enjoy orthodontics and implants.

When did you start or how many years have you been with Park Dental?
I started with Park Dental seven years ago and have been practicing dentistry for close to 30 years.

What is one thing you love most about Park Dental?
I love the collaborative effort we put into patient care.

What do you enjoy most about being part of a group practice?
I love that we are a doctor owned group practice that can make the best decisions for patients.

And now for a little fun, let’s get to know Dr. Harrison on a personal level.

• What did you want to be when you were a kid?
  A dentist, of course!  
• What was your very first job?
  McDonald’s
• What do you like to do on your days off?
  Bike, ski, hike – basically anything outside that is a silent sport.
• What’s your favorite food or drink?
  I love gourmet pizza.
• Who is your hero or who inspires you?
  My parents for teaching me the value of people skills and relationships.
• What is an interesting fact that people may not know about you?
  I am an experienced ski and bike coach for kids and adults.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  Scandinavia
• What’s your favorite movie?
  Any Star Wars or Marvel series and movies
• What’s your favorite genre of music to listen to?
  I like a little bit of everything.
• What are your hobbies?
  Biking, skiing, hiking, reading.
• What’s your favorite holiday?
  Any of them where I get to be outside my family.
• Do you speak any other languages?
  No
• What’s your favorite thing about living in Minnesota/Wisconsin?
  I love the access to the north woods and Lake Superior.
• Do you have any hidden talents?
  I can do a lot of impersonations.
• What’s your favorite season?
  Fall or Spring
• What’s your favorite color?
  Blue
• How many different states have you lived in?
  Six

Dr. Harrison practices at our Como Avenue location in St. Paul, MN.  To learn more about Dr. Harrison and schedule an appointment, click here.