About Our Doctors
George R. Williams, D.D.S.
Dr. George R. Williams was born and raised in The Hall of Fame City of Canton, Ohio having attended Central Catholic High School. Ever a Buckeye, Dr. Williams Jr. graduated with his Bachelor of Science (2010) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (2014). He then returned home to Canton and completed a two-year General Practice Dental Residency, serving as chief resident his second year, at Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Williams Jr. realized his childhood dream in 2016 by joining his father's practice.
Dr. Williams participates in many organizations in the greater Canton area. He is a lector at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, director for the Lebanese American Association, and on several committees for the Stark County Dental Society and Ohio Dental Association. In 2024, thirty years after his father, Dr. Williams Jr. was sworn in as Stark County Dental Society President, becoming the first father, son duo to serve as President in the society's history! Dr. Williams has received several awards including the Stark County Dental Society (2019) and Ohio Dental Association's Rising Star Award (2024) and the Incisal Edge Magazine's 40 under 40 (2023). He is also a faculty member at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital GPR.
He stays up-to-date with the latest in dentistry by maintaining memberships in the:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Stark County Dental Society
- Comprehensive Dental Excellence Forum
Dr. Williams resides in Jackson Township with his wife, Shannon, and their three children. He enjoys cooking, traveling, golfing, coaching his kids, and cheering on the Buckeyes!
Tony Johnson, D.D.S.
Dr. Tony Johnson was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio and attended Central Catholic High School. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science (2009) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (2013) at The Ohio State University. Dr. Tony then returned home and completed a General Practice Dental Residency at Mercy Medical Center.
He is a member of:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Stark County Dental Society.
- Comprehensive Dental Excellence Forum
Dr. Tony has completed classes in the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and is a faculty member at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital GPR.
Dr. Tony resides in Green, OH with his wife, Sarah, and their three children. He enjoys cooking, reading, playing board games, basketball, outdoor activities with his family and coaching his kids.
George T. Williams, D.D.S.
Dr. George T. Williams was born and raised in Canton, Ohio and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He then graduated from The Ohio State University with his Bachelor of Science (1978) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (1981). Dr. Williams then completed a General Practice Dental Residency (1982) at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio before returning to Canton. After forty-five years in private practice, Dr. Williams retired from full-time work at WJFD.
Even in retirement, Dr. Williams' accomplishments can be found in both the dental and local community. Dr. Williams is currently serving as an attending faculty member at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital's General Practice Residency, Vice-Secretary of the Ohio State Dental Board and is a National Board Examiner! Ever dedicated to educations, Dr. Williams Sr. founded the Stark County Dental Society's Pay It Forward Fund, providing Mercy residents the opportunity to attend continuing education and leadership development at no cost. He is a member of the:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Stark County Dental Society (Past President-1994)
- Restorative Studies Group
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Comprehensive Dental Excellence Forum
- International College of Dentists
Dr. Williams is also an active member and volunteer in several local and civic organizations. He participates as a lector, server and Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael Parish, member of the Lebanese American Association, and founding member of the Patriot Dinner Club. He resides in Jackson Township with his wife, Claudia, and enjoys traveling, skiing, and being with his five grandchildren!
Dr. Peter G. Michalos, D.D.S.
Dr. Pete Michalos was born and raised in Canton, Ohio having graduated from Canton McKinley High School. He then graduated from The Ohio State University with his B.A. in Microbiology (1973) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (1976). Dr. Michalos practiced for 45 years in Canton before retiring in 2021. Professionally, he is a member of:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Stark County Dental Society
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
Dr. Michalos enjoys volunteering his time at St. Haralambos and has served as President of Parish Council and Greekfest Chairman. He has also served as Chairman and Emcee for the Stark County Football and Basketball Coaches' Preview. Besides volunteering, Dr. Michalos spends most of his spare time babysitting his grandchildren. While enjoying retirement, he misses practicing his jokes on his staff and patients and the close bonds they formed over the years.