Meet Dr. Stanley
Sarasota, Venice, and Bradenton, Florida

Dr. Richard A. Stanley is the founder and owner of The Smile Centre and has been serving our local community for the past 25 years. Providing five-star comprehensive dental care is what Dr. Stanley has dedicated his entire life to accomplishing and he has transferred that mission to The Smile Centre Team! Quality dental treatment and caring service is what you will receive from each member of your wonderful Smile Centre Team!
Dr. Stanley earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Florida State University and graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry in 1986. He entered private practice that same year. Dr. Stanley continued his dental studies at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dentistry as well as the Misch International Implant Institute and continues to take a rigorous schedule of continuing education courses. Dr. Stanley is credentialed with well over 2000 hours of post-doctorate continuing education and years of experience in the following:
When he is not at the office, Dr. Stanley is active as a member of a barbershop quartet, keeping fit, and pursuing personal and professional growth.
SERVICES
All-Inclusive General Dentistry
Advanced Reconstructive Dentistry
Endodontics
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Orthodontics, including Invisalign®
Occlusion Dentistry
Periodontal Flap Surgery
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Snoring, Airway Obstruction & Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Botox® and Juvederm® Placement
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION AT:
Misch International Implant Institute----Implants / Bone Grafting Oral Surgery
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Rondeau Orthodontic Institute
Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies - LVI Preferred Dentist
University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical School (IV Sedation Residency)
Align Technologies – named Invisalign® Preferred Provider in recognition of his many hours of advanced training and experience
ORGANIZATIONS
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACFP)
International Association of Orthodontics (IAO)
Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
Florida Dental Association (FDA)
Sarasota County Dental Association
In his leisure time, Dr. Stanley enjoys spending time with his wife, Tricia, and his step-daughter, Jordan. They all enjoy participating in Hwa Rang Do, a Korean martial art and Special Ops Leadership Academy. Dr. Stanley also enjoys weight-lifting, biking, outdoor adventuring, reading, and singing. Dr. Stanley has an engaging personality and loves to be around people. You can see him out and about all over our community.
Additional Continuing Education Courses: (Not a Comprehensive Listing)







