Dr. William J. Comport
Work is easy when you love what you do! And I do love helping
my patients with their dental care. Since I opened the doors to my
office on Cherry Avenue in 1970, watching my families grow and taking
care of my patients’ children’s children is a highlight of
almost 40 years as a dentist. I really like dentistry. I like my
patients, my staff, and I am touched when I reminisce with a patient
who reminds me that she has been with me for 32 years.
I enjoy giving back to my community. In 1996 I founded a
school-based dental clinic in Franklin McKinley School District, a
designated federal poverty district serving children from ages 5 -13.
Most of the children had never seen a dentist other than for a dental
emergency, and they were fearful. Because I was volunteering my time, I
could spend lots of time with each child and let him/her leave with a
successful dental experience. I felt I was able to improve a
child’s future at a critical stage in his/her young life. I am
pleased to see the clinic continue under the guidance of the Health
Trust.
Professional:
- General Dentist in San Jose, CA since 1969
- Trustee, California Dental Association 1995 -2001
- Chairman, Santa Clara County Dental Foundation (current)
- President, Santa Clara County Dental Society 1988
- Chairman, California Dental Association Dental Health
Council 1984/85
- Lincoln Glen Advisory Board (current)
Honors/Awards:
- American Dental Association Volunteer Recognition Award 2005
- 2004 Alumni of the Year, University of California, San
Francisco School of Dentistry
- National Point of Light Award 2000
- Junior League of San Jose Volunteer Recognition Silver Bowl
Award 1998
- Human Relations Commission of Santa Clara County 1993
- Outstanding Senior, Class of 1969, University of
California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
Education:
- BA Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles 1964
- DDS, University of California, San Francisco 1969
Personal Life:
- Born and raised in Los Angeles (5th generation Californian)
- 38 year Santa Clara County resident
- Married, two adult children
- Enjoys mountain biking, travel, theatre, photography and
gardening
Member:
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Santa Clara County Dental Society
- American College of Dentists (by invitation)
- Association Dentaire Internationale (by invitation)
- Pierre Fauchard Academy (by invitation)
- Association of Special Care Dentistry
- Saratoga Rotary
- Paul Harris Fellow
- Chair, Fellowship Committee, Treasurer 2007/08
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Comport’s office (directions)
is located close to Highway 85 and the Almaden Expressway, just a few
minutes from Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Los Gatos, Campbell, and
Saratoga.
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