While working in a periodontal practice, he attended University of South Florida and earned a degree in International Relations. He then attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He went on to be Class President, served on several student leadership committees and earned the Grace Voight Leadership Scholarship.

After graduating near the top of his class, he attended the University of Florida’s Periodontology Residency program. While there, Dr. Waite was Chief Resident for two out of his three years of residency and earned his certificate in Periodontology, as well as a Masters’ Degree in Dental Sciences and certification in Conscious Sedation.