Sarasota Periodontal Associates, with three locations in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice, FL, has been your trusted specialists in periodontics and implantology since 1967.  As board-certified periodontists, we have extensive, advanced training to provide care for dental and oral conditions.  

Our practice holds a strong foundation in evidenced-based therapy. We specialize in conservative and surgical treatment of gum disease including cosmetic procedures to aesthetically enhance your smile, as well as dental implants that can replace single or multiple missing teeth.  

We strongly believe that our patients’ comfort and thorough understanding of their dental diagnoses, proposed treatment plans, and objectives are essential components to their individualized care.  Our experienced specialists will work to restore both the function and aesthetics of each smile. Expect excellence from your visit to Sarasota Periodontal Associates. 

Our patients are saying:  

“All the staff are pleasant. More important, Dr. Farris is both caring and extremely competent. A winning combination for dental health.”  

“Was very impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the thoroughness of my initial exam by Dr. Gonzalez. I would highly recommend Dr. Gonzalez to anyone needing periodontal care.” 

“Very impressed by Dr. Little and her staff – she appears to know her stuff and is trustworthy.  From the moment you walk in the front door until you leave, the staff is very cooperative and friendly.” 

“Dr. Sharma and her team did a fabulous job keeping me not only informed of the process but also keeping me calm. I thought I would have quite a bit of discomfort but was very happy when I actually felt nothing!  Dr. Sharma and her team did a wonderful job and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone.” 

MISSION 

As part of our commitment to excellence, we strive to provide to each patient a clear and thorough understanding of his or her dental diagnoses, proposed treatment and goals of treatment after a comprehensive periodontal evaluation. 

Our Doctors (clockwise from top left) 

N. Joseph Farris*, DDS  

Pragya Sharma*, DDS, MS  

Claire Little, DMD*, MS  

Javier Gonzalez*, DDS, MS 

* Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology 

1830 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota 

(941) 366-6161 

1491 E. Venice, Ave., Venice 

(941) 485-1133  

6845 Energy Ct, Unit C, Sarasota 

(941) 907-7310 

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