David E. Willey D.M.D.

The apprehension associated with going to the dentist can be left at the door of Lakeside Dental Arts, Highlands County’s newest dental office. For over 30 years Dr. David E. Willey’s mission has been to provide exceptional dental care while relieving the stress and anxiety associated with dental visits. His new facility is a culmination of years of planning by offering patients a personalized and comfortable experience while utilizing the latest in dental technology.

During his tenure at his Lakeview office, Dr. Willey studied extensively aesthetic and full mouth reconstructive dentistry with some of the top educators in the world. He has traveled the country, observing and learning the latest technology associated with general and cosmetic dentistry. With patient care and comfort his top priority. Dr. Willey’s newest office, Lakeside Dental Arts, exhibits a deeply personal approach to dentistry and his passion for his patients and the love of his “craft.”

As a third-generation dentist, Dr. Willey’s father and grandfather instilled the practice ideology of treating patients like family. Dr. Willey followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps by attending the College of Wooster in Wooster Ohio, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. He continued his education by attending the University of Florida’s prestigious College of Dentistry.

Doctor Willey and his wife Allison have raised three accomplished children. Both have a love of the outdoors, college football (Go Gators!) and animals. Their passion for their community is evident each year as they sponsor a “Day of Giving” for the underserved, contribute to Big Brothers & Big Sisters Back to School event, sponsor the Knotty Girl Annual Clay Shoot, support Highlands Art League, and South Florida State College, to name a few.

George Mousa, D.M.D.

Lakeside Dental Arts would like to welcome George Mousa, D.M.D. to our dental family. Dr. Mousa graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Biomedical Sciences. He continued his education at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry graduating magna cum laude with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree.

During his clinical years at Temple, Dr. Mousa excelled in patient care gaining experience in both cosmetic and surgical dentistry, implant crowns, veneers, CAD/CAM technology, surgical extractions, and endodontics. Dr. Mousa is committed to providing excellent care and a positive patient experience.

In his free time Dr. Mousa enjoys giving back to the community by organizing and participating in charity events, youth groups, food and clothing drives, and homeless outreach programs. He enjoys working out, playing basketball, and spending time outdoors.

Dalton Helvey, D.M.D.

We are pleased to welcome Dalton Helvey, D.M.D. as he returns home to Sebring to join Lakeside Dental Arts. Dr. Helvey graduated from Sebring High School in 2013 before he pursued his Bachelor’s of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida. Upon graduation, Dr. Helvey lived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti where he and his wife served as missionaries for two years. He then returned to the US and furthered his education as a double Gator graduating from the University of Florida College of Dentistry to earn his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree.

Dr. Helvey attributes much of his passion for dentistry and serving his local community to the hours he spent learning from Dr. Willey during the summers of his undergraduate studies. His clinical experience in dental school further developed his skills in comprehensive dentistry including surgical extractions, CAD/CAM technology, clear aligner therapy, endodontics, implant crowns, and more. He was the recipient of the International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award, Dennis/Foerster Oral Surgery Award, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists’ Student Achievement Award. Dr. Helvey takes pride in comforting his patients while providing informed, excellent dental treatment.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Helvey enjoys spending time with his wife, Aericka, and son, Camden. He also enjoys playing and watching sports, fishing, and exploring great food! One fun fact about Dr. Helvey is he speaks Haitian-Creole.