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Engineering Success in Implant Dentistry: Dr. Robert Stanley Presents in San Juan, Puerto Rico
On Friday, October 17, Dr. Robert Stanley — internationally recognized as “The Smile Engineer” — delivered two powerful lectures to a large audience of dental professionals in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hosted by BioHorizons, this event brought together clinicians eager to elevate their implant skills and explore the latest innovations shaping modern implantology.
Dr. Stanley began the day with his presentation, “Four Cornerstones to Implant Success,” a comprehensive framework designed to help clinicians achieve predictable and long-lasting outcomes in implant dentistry. Through a detailed, engineering-based lens, he explored how proper planning, implant selection, and guided technology come together to ensure consistent success.
Key learning points included:
- Guidelines for Ideal Implant Location: How to identify optimal placement for both functional and esthetic harmony.
- Why Implant Design Matters: The impact of implant geometry on stability and bone response.
- Predicting Implant Stability in Fresh Extraction Sites: Strategies for immediate placement confidence.
- Predictable Outcomes in the Esthetic Zone: Achieving natural, reliable, and visually pleasing results.
- The Power of Guided Surgery: How digital precision transforms surgical outcomes.
The presentation set the stage for a day of advanced learning, emphasizing that implant success is not accidental—it’s engineered through knowledge, precision, and intention.
Following this, Dr. Stanley led an engaging session titled “Engineering Success: Optimized Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone & Immediate Placement.” This lecture dove deeper into the digital workflows that drive modern implantology, offering attendees practical guidance on integrating technology into their daily practice. From immediate placement techniques to leveraging advanced planning tools, Dr. Stanley showcased how to achieve optimal esthetic results with confidence and predictability.
Key takeaways included:
- Integrating digital workflows into everyday implant procedures.
- Mastering immediate placement techniques in the esthetic zone.
- Utilizing advanced digital tools for improved planning and precision.
- Implementing actionable strategies to enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Dr. Stanley’s ability to combine scientific rigor with real-world application made this event both educational and inspiring. Attendees left with a renewed understanding of how thoughtful engineering and digital innovation can transform their implant practice.
As implant dentistry continues to evolve, BioHorizons and Dr. Stanley remain at the forefront—empowering clinicians to think differently, plan smarter, and truly engineer success one implant at a time.
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Take Your Dental Implants to the Next Level, Dental Continuing Education in Cary NC | Stanley Institute
On February 10-11, Dr. Robert Stanley presented Stanley Institute’s introductory Dental Implant course, Take Your Dental Implant Business to the Next Level. The course was held in Cary NC and instruction centered on fully guided dental implants. This course has proven to be the most popular among Stanley Institute’s classes. Dr. Robert Stanley said, “There are so many dental CE courses available. We wanted to provide concise, practical information that dentists can employ on their first day back in the office and achieve predictable, aesthetically pleasing results that leave both doctor and patient thrilled.”
Course Objectives include:
TREATMENT PLANNING
- Risk Mitigation
- Health History
- Patient Communication
- When to Treat and When to Refer
- Treatment Planning with the End in Mind
- Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Placement
- Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Loading
- Treatment Planning for Ideal Esthetics
- CBCT and Other Radiographic Assessment
- Implant Size, Type, Position, Depth
- Screw Retained vs. Cement Retained
- Custom vs. Stock Abutments
- When to Load
DIGITAL WORKFLOW
- Digital Processing
- Cerec Implant Integration
- Lab Communication Protocol
GUIDED SURGERY
- Rationale for Guided Surgery
- Hands-on Implant Placement
- Real-time Patient Surgery
- Dr. Stanley’s 5 Thread Rule
- Implant Occlusion
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
- The Financial Cents of Implants
- Pricing Dental Implants
- Medical Billing
MARKETING
- Digital Photography
- Implant Presentation Case Acceptance
- Internally & Externally Marketing
PHARMACOLOGY
- Pre-meds
- Sedation
- Pain Management
Stanley Dentistry Nurse Anesthetist Zeb Thomeczek delivered the pharmacology/sedation dentistry lecture while Certified Dental Assistant Gayle Banic discussed workflow and CEREC same day crown integration for implant restoration.
Each session at Stanley Institute includes a dinner reception for attendees. Dr. Bobbi Stanley said “The Friday night dinner is one of my favorite parts of the course. It really is one of the components that sets Stanley Institute apart from other Dental CE courses. We can enjoy professional collaboration in an intimate, casual setting. That’s where some of the best conversations occur!”
Day 2 is action packed with more hands-on clinical exercises that show the difference between placing guided and non-guided implants. Students are able to observe a live patient surgery. During the procedure, students were led through the process of placing a fully-guided implant and were able to interactively discuss the process with Dr. Rob in real time.
If you are interested in joining us for our next continuing education course, review our course offerings or contact us to get more information.
Stanley Institute presents Dental Implant Continuing Education Course | Stanley Institute
Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley hosted 10 dentists from around North Carolina for another session of “Take Your Dental Implant Business to the Next Level”. The course focus is fully-guided dental implants and was held in Cary NC on November 4-5.
In addition to the primary technical lecture and hands-on clinical exercises, Dr. Robert Stanley —the Smile Engineer—performed a live patient surgery where students were led through the process of placing a fully-guided implant. Stanley Dentistry Nurse Anesthetist Zeb Thomeczek gave a presentation on pharmacology and sedation and Certified Dental Assistant Gayle Banic reviewed workflow and CEREC same day crown integration for implant restoration.
The two-day dental implant continuing education course was last offered in June in Cary NC and again received rave reviews for its small class size, depth of material and practical curriculum. Students and lecturers were treated to a beautiful dinner at Cary NC āN Cuisines restaurant where dentists and instructors could collaborate outside the classroom. Dr. Robert Stanley said, “Our course is unique because it offers the intimate, small class sizes and offers practical information that can be implemented on the first day back in the office. As a life-long learner, engineer and dentist, teaching the fully guided dental implant course is the culmination of several passions. Being able to share my knowledge and experience with others is a true honor.”
If you are interested in joining us for our next continuing education course, review our course offerings or contact us to get more information.
Drs. Robert & Bobbi Stanley visit BioHorizons Corporate Office | Stanley Institute
On Thursday, August 11, Drs. Robert & Bobbi Stanley traveled to BioHorizons corporate headquarters in Birmingham, AL as guests of Vice President of Research and Development, Fred Molz.
BioHorizons provides an extensive portfolio of dental implants and biologics products (used for gum grafts, tissue and bone grafts and resorbable wound dressings) in 85 markets worldwide. Their focus is on a comprehensive combination of science, innovation, and service. They are currently the 5th largest implant company in the world and a global leader for biologic based solutions such as Alloderm.
The visit included meetings with team leaders from several departments including prosthetics, biologics, implants and practice development. “I knew the BioHorizons products were phenomenal before our trip to their Alabama office; but seeing their behind-the-scenes attention to detail was incredible. It reaffirmed my commitment to our partnership,” said Dr. Bobbi Stanley
Dr. Robert Stanley left a successful career as a Ph.D. Biomechanical Engineer to attend UNC School of Dentistry and join his wife Dr. Bobbi at the family dental practice. His focus at Stanley Dentistry in Cary NC is dental implants, tissue, and bone grafting as well as sedation dentistry. “Placing Dental Implants is essentially an engineering project of the utmost importance,” commented Dr. Rob. He continued, “You are placing a screw millimeters from vital tissues, nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities. There is no room for error. It must be precise. I’m proud to partner with BioHorizons to give patients a beautiful, quality smile that will last a lifetime.”
Both dentists agreed that the highlight of the trip was meeting with senior members from each department as they shared plans for future projects. Drs. Stanley were honored to be asked for their feedback on products and services slated for future release. “As practicing dentists, we are using their products and placing dental implants daily. For BioHorizons to solicit our feedback really underscores their diligence and commitment to delivering quality,” noted Dr. Robert Stanley.
Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley are both Diplomates in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and place fully guided implants at Stanley Dentistry in Cary NC and are Founders and Senior Instructors at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry, a dental continuing education institute. Drs. Stanley are Adjunct Professors at UNC School of Dentistry in the department of prosthodontics.
Stanley Dentistry Hosts Successful Dental Implant Continuing Education Course Through Stanley Institute | Stanley Institute
Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley presented their latest continuing education dental course through Stanley Institute earlier this month. The course was called “Take Your Dental Implant Business to the Next Level” and had attendees from all over the country eager to learn about fully-guided dental implants.
Dr. Robert Stanley and Dr. Bobbi Stanley instructed the course with additional presentations from Nurse Anesthetist Zebulon Tomeczek and Certified Dental Assistant Gayle Banic. The two-day course provided the most up-to-date information on guided dental implant surgery through classroom lectures and live patient surgery. Attendees also placed multiple implants with hands-on clinical exercises.
The course was a huge success and the doctors can’t wait to offer it again in November! One attendee said, “It was truly the best CE course I’ve ever attended. I was lukewarm about implants and now I am on fire and ready to go!”
What Dr. Bobbi Stanley had to say: “The great thing about the classes at Stanley Institute is that they are small and intimate. This course proved to be another success including the hands-on portion and the live patient surgery. The information shared was incredible but one of the highlights was the evening get-together for dinner and socializing. That’s when you get to know who your doctors are and what they really want to learn.”
What Dr. Robert Stanley had to say: “It is an honor to be able to share my passion of dentistry by teaching. As an engineer and dentist, dental implants are quite simple. I want to share that simplicity with others so they can experience the joy and success of dental implants in their office.”
If you are interested in joining us for our next continuing education course, take a look at our course offerings or contact us to get more information.
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