Dr. Jacqueline West grew up in Miami but has lived in the Jacksonville area since 2002. She received her undergraduate degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University in California and earned her graduate degree from the University of Florida’s School of Dentistry.After graduation, Dr. West accepted an associate position with a dentist in Jacksonville. She worked in the community for four years before deciding it was the place she wanted to stay.

She bought her existing dental practice from Dr. Larry Sayre, who retired after working in the same location for 42 years. Dr. West decided she wanted to establish the same long-term relationships with her patients.Dr. West is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Florida Dental Association.She was also the first female dentist to ever be recognized as a Gator100.The Gator100 recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses in the world each year. In 2018, West Dentistry was #41 on the Gator100 list.