Dr. Verne Willard was born and raised in New England. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. He then went on to work as a research technician performing periodontal research at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

In 1988 Dr. Willard began practicing in his own private practice in Vermont. During his years of practice, Dr. Willard has kept himself abreast of the latest techniques and innovations in the dental industry, attending numerous presentations on both esthetic and cosmetic dentistry.

He received his Branemark certificate in implant dentistry in 1992 and has maintained his membership in the American Dental Association and its various local chapters throughout his career. Dr. Willard moved to Arizona in 1995 and practiced dentistry in Scottsdale, before setting up the Parkview Dentistry office in Fountain Hills in 2001.