Wm Bruce Young, DMD Jacksonville AL
Meet the Staff

Dr. W. Bruce Young, DMD, Jacksonville, ALDr. William Bruce Young grew up in Jasper, Alabama where he was active in the Boy Scouts and was a member of the swimming team and the tennis team. He graduated from Walker County High School.

Dr. Young completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his postgraduate studies at the University of Alabama, earning a D.M.D. degree. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Young completed a one-year general practice residency. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity.

Dr. Young has taken numerous courses in all phases of dentistry including pediatric, cosmetic, endodontic (root canal therapy), periodontal (gum treatment), dental implants, infection control and sterilization, and sedation dentistry. He received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. The Academy of General Dentistry is an international organization of 35,000 general dentists. Earning the Mastership Award means completing more than 1100 hours of continuing education courses and passing a rigorous fellowship examination. The Academy is not a requirement, but a commitment to continuing dental education and to giving patients the best possible care.

Dr. Young is a member of the Hiram 42 Masonic Lodge and the Exchange Club of Jacksonville. Dr. Young's wife, Dr. Sue Nimer, is a pediatric (children's) dentist. She now practices with Dr. Young in Jacksonville, AL and she is on staff at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, AL. They and their children attend Canteberry United Methodist Church.

Dr. Young's hobbies include motorcycles, drumming, and aerobics.


Dr. Elizabeth O. Jackson, Jacksonville, ALDr. Elizabeth O. Jackson spent most of her childhood growing up in Indiana, but moved to Demopolis, Alabama while in high school. After quickly falling in love with the southern charm, Dr. Jackson decided to stay in Alabama and continued on to attend Auburn University. She graduated from Auburn in 2003 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Spanish. Dr. Jackson then went to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to earn a D.M.D in 2007. While in dental school, Dr. Jackson had the opprotunity to participate in an exchange program with Japanese students from Asahi University in Japan to learn of some of the differences in dentistry from another country. She also participated in the Christian Medical Ministry's mission to Honduras where she got to practice some of the Spanish she learned at Auburn.

Dr. Jackson has stayed very involved with organized dentistry with memberships that include the Birmingham District Dental Society, the Alabama Dental Association, the American Dental Association, American Association of Women Dentists, as well as being a board member of the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Jackson is a member of St. Francis Xavier where she has taught Sunday school for 3 years and has also been a member of Bible Study Fellowship.

Dr. Jackson has been married to her husband, John, for 3 years and they are expecting thier first child in early December.


   
Patricia
Patricia is our financial administrator; she demonstrates a high level of administrative competence and is an important contributor to the success of the practice. She began her career as a dental assistant more than twenty years ago and gradually progressed to the front office, and there found her domain. Trish uses her extensive experience and knowledge to maximize your insurance benefits and shares her knowledge for the benefit of coworkers. She displays a high degree of honesty, loyalty, and integrity. Trish attends seminars and workshops to improve job performance. She enjoys music, movies, shopping, computer games, and spending time with friends and family.
 
Katie
Katie is Dr. Young's daughter; her journey with our office began as a dental assistant in 2002. She is now a full time student at Jacksonville State University, and works part time as Dr. Young's marketing administrator. She is currently working to update the office website, but she would be glad to schedule an appointment for you or answer any questions you might have about your visit.
 
Dotti
Dotti has been a dental assistant for 16 years. She has worked for Dr. Young's office since 2007. She loves working with children and has two of her own, Nick and Wade. She recently purchased a home in Pleasant Valley where her children attend school and are active in baseball and football. She looks forward to attending the dental hygiene program in the future.
 
Pam W.
Pam Wood began as a dental assistant in 1975 and continued her career by graduating from UAB School of Dentistry's Dental Hygiene Program in 2010. She joined Dr. Young in 2004. She has two daughters and three beautiful grandchildren.
 
Pam G
Pam Goss has worked as a dental hygienist for Young Family Dentistry for eight years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1990 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Dentistry. She and her husband live in Piedmont with their two children. Her children attend Spring Garden School; Her daughter, Lauryn, is a junior, and her son, Caelan, is in the eighth grade.
 
Tracy
Tracy has worked as a dental hygienist for Young Family Dentistry since April 2008. She started assisting in 1997 and received her hygiene license in 2007. She lives in Oxford with her husband and three children, where they attend the First Baptist Church. She enjoys running and spending time with her family.
 
Jackie

Jackie started in the dental field in 1988 working for a dentist in Northern VA and remained there for 20 years. She started as a dental assistant and expanded into scheduling, billing and insurance. She moved to Alabama about a year ago to be closer to her family. Jackie is currently working with our patients on their dental treatment options & scheduling with the doctors. She will go over your treatment plan options and explain your insurance benefits to you. Outside work, Jackie is very actively involved with her church and assists teaching a Bible class with her friend's online ministry. She is an artist, who uses her talents to serve in church. She enjoys painting realistic portraits and anime-style artwork in acrylics.

 
Jackie

Carrie came to Young Family Dentistry in March 2011. She began as a dental assistant in 1997 and has continued to work in the field since. Carrie's upbeat personality and repoire with patients make her a natural. She is married and has 2 children Olivia and Ethan.

 
Jackie

Sandy joined Drs. Young and Jackson in November 2010 as a part of our front office team handling insurance consultations, treatment planning and does Marketing and Public Relations for our practice as well. She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University is married and has two boys Austin and Grayson.

 
Jackie

Dia joined the practice in February 2011 and brings 15 years of dental office management experience with her. Orginally from West Virginia, she has lived in many places throughout the United States while her husband served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Dia is a part of our front office staff and her vast insurance and accounting knowledge has made her invaluble part of our practice.

 
Jackie

Gina is orginally from Georgia and began her assisting career in 1992. Gina has worked in pediatric dentistry as well as adult dentistry for many years. She joined the practice in March 2010. She has three children Haley, Will and Ethan.

 
Jackie

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