Dr. Thomas C. Porter, DMD

The stretch of SW Archer Road near UF Health Shands Hospital is one of Gainesville’s busier corridors, where medical offices and student housing blend into the daily rhythm of the city. Among them is Dr. Thomas C. Porter, DMD, a dental practice serving the area’s mix of long-term residents, university faculty, and transient students. The address—1600 SW Archer Rd—puts it within easy reach of both downtown and the university, a practical location for anyone balancing appointments between work, classes, or errands in the western part of town.

Dental care here covers the essentials without frills: routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, and the occasional emergency repair for a chipped tooth or lost crown. It’s the kind of place where preventive checkups happen alongside more involved procedures, all under the umbrella of general dentistry. For those who need to coordinate by phone, the number is (352) 273-5800—useful for confirming an appointment or asking about accepted insurance plans before arriving.

The office sits just east of the I-75 overpass, where Archer Road’s traffic patterns shift between academic-year congestion and quieter summer months. Parking in the area can be competitive during peak hours, so checking the map ahead of time helps: directions via Google Maps.