About Jill B. Harris, DMD
Jill Bussey Harris was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Fisk University. In 1987, she graduated from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bussey was the first African-American female full time Assistant Professor at VCU/MCV School of Dentistry from 1989-1992. She is a Cosmetic Dentist, who has been in private practice in the Richmond area for thirty years. She is currently the owner of Beautiful Smiles by Dr. Jill Bussey located in the Richmond museum district. Dr. Bussey presently serves on the SPARC board (School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Board, and she is a Richmond Ballet Trustee. In 2016 Dr. Bussey was the W.I.S.H. (Women Inspiring Strength and Hope) Circle Fairy Godmother for the Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia Foundation and she was featured in Richmond Magazine as one who makes a difference in the Richmond Community. In 2013, Dr. Bussey was awarded the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Alumni Fellow Award. She and her husband established The Monroe E. Harris, Jr. and Jill Bussey Harris Scholarship for African American students at the School of Dentistry.
