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I do what I do because I enjoy doing what I do. I got into dentistry because I was motivated by a dentist when I was a kid. My mother took me to a dentist. I was probably five or six years old, and that didn't feel too good. And she took me to another one and he had Novocaine and we became best friends. And that's a true story.
The most rewarding part of dentistry is relief of pain. The patient's in pain, and we can get them out of pain. That's what we're primarily here for. Then after that, creating a functional and pleasing smile.
Undergraduate school, studied at college and universities, and then went to dental school for four years. Graduated in 1972, went into the air force immediately after that. Served two years in the air force as a dentist, and then came to Arlington in 1974. I've been in Arlington ever since.
I just like the people here, most of the people I've ever met are really nice people. They appreciate what we do and we appreciate them, and it's a great place to live.
Dr. William W. Saunders graduated from Texas Christian University in 1967 before continuing his education at Baylor College of Dentistry, now part of Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where he earned his dental degree in 1972.
Following dental school, Dr. Saunders served his country from 1972 to 1974 as a general dental officer at the USAF Hospital at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. He was honorably discharged with the rank of captain.
In August 1974, Dr. Saunders established his private dental practice in Arlington, where he dedicated more than five decades to caring for generations of patients. Throughout his career, he was a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Saunders completed more than 500 hours of continuing education, with a strong emphasis on advanced dental disease and surgical procedures. He developed particular expertise in dental implants and complex restorative care, helping countless patients achieve healthier, more functional smiles.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Saunders enjoys spending time with his wife, Betsy, their two grown children, Brian and Kelly, and his five grandchildren. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, working on his ranch, and team roping.
After a long and rewarding career in dentistry, Dr. Saunders is now retired. His decades of dedication to his patients and the Arlington community remain an important part of the practice’s history and legacy.