About
Dr. Miguel Stanley is a private practitioner and a passionate advocate for ethics and quality dentistry with a focus on biological and functional full mouth rehabilitation
Dr. Miguel Stanley is a private practitioner and a passionate advocate for ethics and quality dentistry with a focus on biological and functional full mouth rehabilitation
ABOUT
He is the founder and clinical director of the globally renowned White Clinic, a Leading Dental Center of the World for over 24 years with a large team of highly skilled doctors and co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network, a nonprofit organisation.
He is the founder and clinical director of the globally renowned White Clinic, a Leading Dental Center of the World for over 24 years with a large team of highly skilled doctors and co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network, a nonprofit organization.
He is the Vice President of the Digital Dentistry Society, as well as a member of many international scientific and academic organisations and has published several studies and articles over the years. He is a consultant and Key Opinion Leader for leading dental tech companies and holds a license to practice in the UK and Dubai, besides Portugal.
One of the world’s most influential dentists
people reached annually
lectures and webinars
published articles
talks in countries
A dentist who has been talking about and practicing dentistry of the future for over
25 years.
A dentist who has been talking about and practicing dentistry of the future for over 20 years.
Dr. Stanley is an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry and has lectured extensively in over 50 countries on many fields of modern dentistry, from cosmetic dentistry to complex oral surgery, practice management and ethics to his “No Half Smiles” treatment philosophy. He is also one of the first dentists to ever give a TEDx talk and host a documentary on dentistry for National Geographic. He was recently nominated one of the top 100 dentists in the world by his peers.
for advanced dentistry
Pioneering spirit and passion for advanced dentistry
Thinking ahead in dentistry is predicting problems and preparing to avoid them, many years before they happen.
His webinars and articles are recognised worldwide for their innovation and contribution to the future of dentistry.
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr. Miguel Stanley is the visionary founder and clinical director of the esteemed White Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, an internationally acclaimed dental centre revered for its excellence. At the helm, Dr. Stanley leads a highly qualified team, attracting patients from across the globe since 1999.
As the co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network®, a nonprofit organisation, Dr. Stanley champions the enhancement of patient experience and safety in dental care, with a global presence spanning over 60 countries. His commitment extends to serving as the Vice President of the Digital Dentistry Society, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field.
Dr. Stanley, holding licenses in the UK and Dubai, has chosen Portugal as his practice base. Recognised for pioneering clinical implementation in cutting-edge technologies, he serves as a consultant and key opinion leader for industry-leading companies and dental societies.
An adjunct associate professor at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania (Upenn), Dr. Stanley’s influence extends worldwide with over 250 keynote presentations in 50+ countries. His expertise covers advanced implantology, prosthodontics, oral surgery, aesthetics, practice management, new technologies and ethics, encapsulated in his renowned “No Half Smiles®” treatment philosophy.
Dr. Stanley, a TEDx speaker and National Geographic documentary host, was also named one of the “32 Most Influential People in Dentistry” by Incisal Edge magazine in the US. Actively driving innovation, he introduces novel concepts and therapies at White Clinic, delving into regenerative medicine, longevity, and the development of biological, integrative and functional dentistry and medicine.
Recently, Dr. Stanley co-founded Missing Link, the world’s first artificial intelligence that helps the medical community communicate better with dentists by means of scanning dental x-rays for hidden silent pathologies that could be disrupting systemic health. This technology was developed to support Dr. Stanley’s concept of “Immune Dentistry”, connecting oral disease to systemic disease.
Dr. Stanley spends most of his days in the clinic working with his team, transforming and improving the lives of his patients.
Explore his insights further through his podcast “Biting into Healthcare“, and delve into his impactful work at miguelstanley.com.
Memberships and Others
Associate Member of LDCW (Leading Dental Centers of the World), since 2010
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Associate Member of BACD (British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry)
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Associate Member of SBOE (Sociedade Brasileira de Odontologia Estética)
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Member of the Portuguese Dental Association, OMD
Member of SPEMD
Member of the Scientific Committee for Dentistry Magazine Board
Board Member and Vice President of the Digital Dentistry Society
Board Member of SENAME (South European North African Middle
Eastern Modern Dentistry and Implant Society)
Expert Member of Dental XP
Member of the British General Dental Council (GDC)
Member of IAOMT – International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
Adjunct Professor at Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Congresses Organised
SENAME Congress
12º Congresso Internacional SENAME
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SENAME addresses all matters related to implantology, a specific area of Dental Medicine and organises an annual congress inviting the world’s most famous doctors and scientists to share their knowledge. SENAME was founded in 1999 and it is represented internationally in 17 countries. SENAME strongly invests in the future of implantology and in 2015 held its annual event in Lisbon, hosted by Dr. Miguel Stanley. The event supported development and research in the field of implant dentistry and promoted new talents. Named “The Future of Dentistry” this event included 23 world recognised keynote speakers.
Social and Charitable Contributions
Mundo a Sorrir
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White Clinic helps underprivileged children with free dental care, including orthodontics so that they can look better and earn a better living in the future. As an active member, Dr. Miguel Stanley personally helps promote and develop the association. In December 2016, Dr. Stanley organized a concert in which he performed 12 original tracks to an audience of over 300 people with all profits being donated to Mundo a Sorrir and The Humble Smile Foundation.
The Humble Smile Foundation & The Humble Brush
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Association that helps children in need of oral care and produces ecological, biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes. Dr. Miguel Stanley is a Global Ambassador for the foundation since 2016.
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Dr. Stanely was invited by Prof. Raman Bedi (Kings College London and former CDO of the United Kingdom) to lead the fight against Infant Oral Mutilation as part of The Global Child Dental Fund.
Training
Degree as a D.D.S.
at Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde – Sul in Lisbon, 1998
Implant Surgical Training Course
administered by Dr. Dennis Tarnow from the New York University College of Dentistry in Lisbon, 1999
Postgraduate Degree and Implant Training
at the Branemark Centre – CEOSA in Madrid, Spain, 2000/2001
Clinical Internship
with Paulo Maló, at the Clínica Maló in Lisbon, 2002
Dental Aesthetic courses from the postgraduate degree
at CEOSA, in Madrid, Spain, 2001/2002
“Occlusion Guided Aesthetics”
Hornbrook Group, Chicago, 2005
Since 2000
Dr. Stanley has completed over 100 verified CPD (Continuing Professional Development) per year, which is standard practice to remain active in the GDC in the UK.
Publications
Fully digital workflow, integrating dental scan, smile design and CAD-CAM.
Publication date: Aug 7, 2018 – BMC Oral Health.
See article
Immediate loading in the aesthetic zone.
Publication date: May 22, 2017 – International Journal of Dentistry.
See article
Stanley M, Paz A, et al. Digital Workflow: a precise way to achieve state of
the art smiles.
CAD-CAM Magazine, 2017 – Dental Tribune.
See article
Miron RJ, Paz A, Kanter V, Stanley M, Bishara M, Zhang Y, Morao C. Vitamin D Deficiency in Implant Dentistry.
Link to Early Implant Failure and Biomaterial-Related Complications. Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes and treatments, 2019.
See article
Co-autor do livro “PRF in Facial Esthetics”
Juntamente com os autores Catherine Davies e Richard J Miron – Quintessence Publishing, 2020.
See article
Stanley M, Paz A.
Publication date: March 24, 2020.
Toxic dentistry? – Dental Tribune.
See article
Stanley M, Paz A.
Interview date: April 2020.
Dentists on coronavirus reality around the globe: Dr Miguel Stanley from Portugal – Dental Tribune.
See article
Stanley M, Paz A.
Video date: May 6, 2020.
Coronavirus impact on dental practices: Slow dentistry and infection control: 4 pillars for patient safety – Dentistry IQ.
See video
Stanley M.
Accelerated aligners with Photobiomodulation. International Magazine of
Orthodontics, Aug. 2020; Vol.5, 2/2020.
Stanley M, Paz A.
Publication date: September 23, 2020.
Low-risk dentistry vs. high-risk dentistry. Dental Tribune.
See article
Over 20 other clinical articles in Dental Magazines in recent years.
LECTURES GIVEN
2024
Seattle Study Club Symposium 2024 – The Catalyst for Change, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, January 24-27, 2024.
Yankee Dental Congress 2024 – Connect & Collaborate 2024, Boston, MA, USA, January 25-27, 2024.
Sociedad Española de Láser y Fototerapia en Odontología – “¡El poder de la luz¡ Fotobiomodulación en la práctica odontológica moderna”, Zamora, Spain, February 23-24, 2024.
2023
Botiss Berlin, Berlin, Germany, January 16-17, 2023.
Advanced Bone Healing Protocols – Implant & Aesthetic Academy, South Africa, February 16, 2023.
Bone & Tissue Days, Madrid, Spain, March 4, 2023.
Women Aging Summit, Lisbon, Portugal, March 10-12, 2023.
Shaping the Dental Future, Cologne, Germany, March 14-18, 2023.
Digital Dentistry Conference, Warsaw, Poland, April 21-22, 2023.
2 Build Your Legacy, From Sports to Business – Round Table, Lisbon, Portugal, May 18, 2023.
Payt Forward Congress, Knowledge Conference for Dutch Oral Care, Amersfoort, Netherlands, June 9, 2023.
Abross 23 – São Paulo, Biologically Guided Prosthetic Emergence, São Paulo, Brazil, June 21-23, 2023.
3Shape Digital Innovation Summit (Iberia) – A bright future built on a wide smile, Madrid, Spain, September 9, 2023.
CleanImplant Amabassdors’ Summit 2023, Berlin, Germany, September 27-28, 2023.
Digital Dentistry Society Global Congress 2023, Casablanca, Morocco, October 12-14, 2023.
36th Int’l Dental Confex – CAD/CAM Digital & Oral Facial Aesthetics, Dubai, UAE, October 27-28, 2023.
Sepes Formación Digital – New Disruptive Technologies, Toledo, Spain, November 23-25, 2023.
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Webinars
2023
Webinar
Advanced Bone Healing Protocols – Implant & Aesthetic Academy – Howie Gluckman, February 16, 2023.
2022
Webinar
Quintessence Live Aid, Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2022.
Clinical Dentistry: The Importance of Practicing Slow Dentistry
Clinical Dentistry with Dentistry Webinars, London, UK, August 9, 2022.
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