Our Doctors

Kathleen Williams, D.M.D.
Dr. Williams, a native of Orlando, Florida, is the founder of Palm Ridge Dental in The Villages and has practiced as a general dentist there since 2004. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and D.M.D. degrees at the University of Florida. Dr. Williams holds memberships in the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Central Florida Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentists. Before her education at UF, Dr. Williams spent eight years living and working in the dental profession in Zurich, Switzerland, and speaks German fluently.

Dr. Williams also devotes considerable time throughout the year attending continuing education courses on oral pathology, restorative dentistry, and aesthetics as well as on the latest in dental research and technology so that she may provide her patients the best in comprehensive dental care and oral health education.

She also gives lectures throughout The Villages on such topics as the oral health implications of Sjogren’s Syndrome, dry mouth, and Parkinson’s Disease. She has also been an annual sponsor of The Lily golf tournament to benefit Alzheimer’s research.

The tradition of dentistry has been in Dr. Williams’ family for over three generations. She is devoted to the care of her patients, and it is her number one priority to ensure that they receive the best standard of care and are completely satisfied with their experiences at her practice.

Reem Jaber, D.M.D.
Dr. Jaber, is an experienced clinician focused on providing individualized and compassionate care for all of her patients. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, majoring in Molecular and Microbiology, before receiving her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree (D.M.D.) from the University of Florida. It was years ago in dental school where Dr. Williams and Dr. Jaber first met, as they were classmates. Before joining Palm Ridge Dental, Dr. Jaber practiced dentistry in the Orlando area.

Dr. Jaber is committed to keeping up with the newest advances in dental research and technology and frequently attends dental continuing education courses. As a result, she can provide her patients with gentle yet comprehensive dental care as well as educate her patients on maintaining their oral health. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Central Florida Dental Association.

Following her belief in giving back to the community, Dr. Jaber has provided dental care through the Give Kids a Smile program, community clinics, and participated in several international humanitarian relief efforts providing dental care to those in impoverished areas.

Joana Halilaj, D.M.D.
Dr. Halilaj vividly remembers what it was like to be on "the other side of the chair." When she was in high school, she developed a severe underbite, which required dental treatment, and later on, jaw surgery, all of which impacted her life in a very positive way. Having spent so much time under the care of such great providers, she was inspired to pursue an education in dentistry as well as follow in her mother's footsteps, who was a general dentist in Albania for 20 years before relocating to the United States.

Dr. Halilaj earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of North Florida where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry where she was on the dean's list for high academic and clinical capabilities.

Dr. Halilaj is committed to providing her patients with the quality of care they deserve. She does so by remaining current on the latest techniques and innovations in dentistry, and she believes that educating patients and building relationships with them is important to achieving long term success in their treatment.

When Dr. Halilaj is not in the dental office, she most likely is spending time with her family and Winston, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She also dedicates time to volunteering locally and abroad on dental mission trips.

Frances Conde, D.M.D.

Dr. Frances Conde has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years. Graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, she then continued her training to do an AEGD and fellowship in Oral Surgery.

Dr. Conde's career has taken her to work as a contractor for the US Armed Forces in Germany for over a decade where she enjoyed serving the troops and exploring Europe.

Back in the States, she has practiced in several private practices, most recently in the NY Hudson Valley area. She is proficient in all areas of general dentistry and with wonderful patient rapport, she has a calming affect with anxious patients.

Dr.Conde is also fluent in Spanish. She enjoys giving back and has participated in serveral dental mission trips throughout South America as well as for the Native American Indian Nation.

Her interests include making abstract art, traveling, cooking and the outdoors.