Dr. William E. Williams is a native of Greenville. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1985, and his Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981. Dr. Williams is an alumnus of the LD Pankey Institute, a post-doctoral teaching facility that focuses on predictable and relationship-based dentistry. He served as president of the Dental Foundation of North Carolina at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, and as Assistant Clinical Professor at the East Carolina School of Medicine.

Dr. Williams is committed to the importance of lifelong learning and teaching the next generation of dentists. He attends continuing education courses yearly to remain current on the latest topics and techniques. When starting his dental sleep practice he consulted with the nation’s leading clinicians. He published an article about that work in the Journal of Dental Sleep Practice. Dr. Williams also serves as a lead facilitator for Think Big, a transition to private practice seminar for 4th-year students at the UNC School of Dentistry.

Dr. Williams has been actively involved in organized dentistry throughout his career serving as president of the North Carolina Dental Society and a delegate to the American Dental Association for North Carolina. Dr. Williams is a fellow in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Williams has served the community through several volunteer efforts. He was co-chairman of the Give Kids a Smile Program for Pitt County and served on the Missions of Mercy Task Force for the state of North Carolina. He also supports and has served as an advisor to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Pitt County.

In addition to dental sleep medicine, Dr. Williams practices cosmetic and restorative dentistry with a focus on comprehensive and personalized care. Please follow this link for more information about his Dental Practice.

Dr. Williams enjoys fishing, a good book, and traveling with his wife Martha and their two children Ward and Martha Ann. Dr. Williams has held several leadership positions at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he and his family are active members.

Professional Affiliations and Education

• North Carolina Dental Society 
• University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• L.D. Pankey Institute 
• East Carolina University School of Medicine  
• American College of Dentists
• International College of Dentists
• Pierre Fauchard Academy
• Dental Sleep Practice Journal Article 
• Journal of Dental Sleep Practice