Paul M. Feit
DDS, FAGD
Philosophy
Dr. Feit believes that a healthy mouth is essential to a person’s overall health and wellbeing. A beautiful, healthy smile gives you confidence and allows you to eat the foods you enjoy. This is why we strive to offer complete dental care for our patients at Gulf Cove Dental. From simple dental cleanings to the most complex full mouth restorations, Dr. Feit and his team will provide excellent, gentle care to our patients. Our team is trained to listen to your concerns and create a treatment plan that meets your needs. We look forward to being your new dental home.
Biography
Dr. Feit was born and raised near Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1998, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Wyoming. Dr. Feit received his Dental Degree from Creighton University Medical Center’s School of Dentistry in 2004. While at Creighton, he was President of the Dental Student Union, awarded membership in the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, awarded Membership in the Pierre Fauchard Academy for outstanding academic achievements in dentistry, and awarded membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Feit started practicing dentistry in 2004 in Green Bay Wisconsin before he relocated to Door County Wisconsin in March of 2008. Dr. Feit and his family moved to Florida permanently in 2017. In 2019, he acquired Amber Dental in Port Charlotte and has renamed it Gulf Cove Dental.
Since the beginning of his practice, Dr. Feit has emphasized comprehensive and advanced dental care. To be able to provide this level of care, Dr. Feit has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education since graduating from dental school. He has studied TMJ/bite problems at the Pankey Institute and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, dental implants at the Misch International Implant Institute the Pikos Institute and with Implant Educators, dental sleep medicine with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, oral conscious sedation with the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, as well as countless other topics.
In June of 2013, he received Fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). The AGD Fellowship Award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession.
Giving Back
Dr. Feit is a firm believer in giving back through dentistry. While living in Green Bay, Dr. Feit participated as a member of the Board of Directors, as well as being a practitioner, for the Brown County Oral Health Partnership. The Oral Health Partnership delivers free dental care to underserved children using mobile dental equipment in school settings. Dr. Feit was also a member of the NEWAHEC Board of Directors. This board was responsible for distributing grant money to fund programs encouraging minorities to choose careers in healthcare. Dr. Feit has been active in advocating for patient care at the state level and was the recipient of the Wisconsin Dental Association’s Pyramid of Pride Award for Political Action following his run for the State Assembly in 2012. While in Sturgeon Bay, Dr. Feit provided dental care at Ministry Door County Medical Center’s ER and OR Departments on an as-needed basis. Internationally, Dr. Feit has led several dental mission trips to both Haiti and Honduras. Currently, Dr. Feit volunteers at Agape Flight Ministry in the cargo area and as a First Officer flying cargo to missionaries in the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Dr. Feit is a member of the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Family
Dr. Feit has been married to his wife Jillian for over 24 years. They enjoy traveling with their two children, Henry and Claire. Dr. Feit is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing (although he is admittedly not very good at it), hunting, hiking, and flying airplanes. A favorite family activity is transporting dogs from shelters to foster homes for Pilots and Paws. They even had one dog give birth four times as they cruised down the highway with three other rescued dogs in a rented minivan.
Fun Facts About Dr. Feit
What is your favorite food?
Anything made with fresh, flavorful ingredients, or a really fresh chocolate frosted cake donut with black coffee – depends on the day.
What do you like to do with your spare time?
What is your favorite TV show?
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why? Or, of the places, you’ve traveled what was your favorite and why?
My favorite place to travel is Kodiak Island in Alaska. Because who doesn’t like flying in float planes, sleeping on a boat in 80-mile-an-hour winds, and dodging brown bears while hiking up and down impossibly steep mountains?
If you could meet anyone from the past or present who would it be and why?
What is it about dentistry that you love?
Jadyn Ziegler
DDS, MAMS
Biography
Dr. Jadyn Ziegler was born and raised in Burlington, Iowa. She attended Arizona State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, graduating with honors. Dr. Ziegler then moved to Lakewood Ranch, Florida, to attend Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), where she received both her Master of Medical Science and Doctorate of Dental Medicine degrees.
After dental school, Dr. Ziegler completed a highly regarded Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Foundry Dental Center in Birmingham, Alabama. During her residency, she received in-depth training in comprehensive implant dentistry, bone grafting, oral surgery, full-mouth rehabilitation, digital dentistry, and IV sedation.
Q&A: Get to Know Dr. Ziegler
What are your favorite foods?
I love trying at least one new and adventurous dish when I’m out at restaurants. I’ve learned that octopus was a one-time-only order! When I’m home, I enjoy having friends over and making homemade pizza.
What do you like to do with your spare time?
I love spending time exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, relaxing at the beach, and finding good live music. I also enjoy visiting friends and family across the country and discovering as many new places as I can.
What’s a surprising talent or hobby you have outside of dentistry?
I really enjoy recording and editing videos of friends and family. It’s so special to have those memories to look back on and relive the time spent with the people you love.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“If something seems intimidating or nerve-racking, count down from 3 to 1 and do it.” — A wise quote from my father. It has truly changed my life.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
I love anywhere tropical, but my grandparents’ house in Iowa holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, their home in the country was always an adventure. Some of my favorite memories include fishing or hunting with my grandpa, telling stories around the campfire, and walking the “crick” out in the woods.
What is it about dentistry that you love?
Hands down, it’s connecting with my patients. Dentistry gives me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. It’s an honor to play a role in transforming their smiles and, more importantly, their confidence. There’s no better feeling.