Dr. 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. Dino Jacovides is specialized in prosthodontics, the branch of dentistry dealing with replacing missing teeth with bridges, dentures, and other artificial devices. He attended undergraduate programs at University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Southern College and earned his doctorate from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been happily married to his wife Julianna Hallford Jacovides for six years. He is the stepfather of her two boys, and has two grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys dog training, swimming, boating, hiking, biking, and camping. After years of friendship with Dr. Young, Dr. Dino Jacovides joined the practice, bringing a new level of expertise into our office. He has settled in and become just another part of the family.
	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.
	Ashley began her dental assisting career in February 2007. She enjoys interacting with patients and strives to produce a pleasant experience with her kindness and thoughtfulness. Ashley is focused on learning every aspect of dentistry to better inform her patients with any questions or problems they may have. She loves her job and is a very dedicated, hard working employee. Ashley looks forward to seeing you soon.
	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 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.
	Fran joined Young Family Dentistry in April 2008. It is an every day event that someone asks her, " Hey, you are not from around here, are ya?" She began her dental career in 1978 in upstate New York, after many years she relocated to Rhode Island for seven years. She received her dental radiology certificate from Tufts University in Boston. She relocated to Alabama in December 2003. She has worked in many areas of dentistry including orthodontics, Pedodontics, and general dentistry. She is married and how two sons and three step daughters. She enjoys the outdoors, reading, fishing, and crafts.
	Tanya has been in the dental field since February 2007. She started out at Young Family Dentistry as a dental assistant, and is currently working the front desk. She enjoys working with Dr. Young and interacting with patients. She has been married for 17 years and has two wonderful children, Josh and Darian. She is active in her community and attends First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
	Pam Wood has been a dental assistant since 1975. She joined Young Family Dentistry in 2004. She has two girls and two grandbabies. She will be attending the hygiene program at University of Alabama at Birmingham in the summer. Her comic personality will put you at ease in a heartbeat.
	Stephanie has been working for Young Family Dentistry as a dental hygienist since 2007, the same year she earned her degree from Wallace State University. She is one of four children and is very close to her family. She attends Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Centre, Alabama where she resides. In her leisure time, she enjoys shopping, traveling…and more shopping.
	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 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 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.