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Engineering Smiles in Medellín: Dr. Robert Stanley's Groundbreaking Implantology Course
Engineering Smiles in Medellín: Dr. Robert Stanley's Groundbreaking Implantology Course
In the heart of Medellín, Colombia, a city known for innovation and transformation, dental professionals gathered on July 31 and August 1, 2025, for a world-class continuing education experience led by none other than Dr. Robert Stanley, "The Smile Engineer." With his signature blend of precision, engineering expertise, and clinical excellence, Dr. Stanley delivered a two-day educational journey that challenged conventions and raised the bar for implant dentistry in Latin America.
Day 1: Redefining Success in the Esthetic Zone
The event opened with a lecture that could best be described as both technically sophisticated and immediately practical. Dr. Stanley captivated the audience by demystifying the challenges of implant placement in the esthetic zone—an area where beauty, biology, and biomechanics all converge.
Rather than offering abstract theory, Dr. Stanley walked attendees through his real-world digital workflows—revealing how engineering principles can help dentists not only place implants accurately but also design treatment plans that account for long-term esthetics, bone stability, and patient satisfaction. His approach wasn’t about taking shortcuts; it was about making smart, data-driven decisions at every stage of treatment.
What made this session especially powerful was the way Dr. Stanley connected the digital and the human. He showed how leveraging 3D imaging, guided surgery, and virtual planning doesn’t replace clinical judgment—it amplifies it. Attendees left with a new lens through which to view immediate placement and esthetic zone management, grounded in technology but focused on outcomes.
Day 2: Hands-On Mastery in the Operatory
While Day 1 set the conceptual foundation, Day 2 brought the theory to life through a fully immersive hands-on workshop. Participants rolled up their sleeves and got to work, practicing both anterior and posterior implant placements under Dr. Stanley’s close guidance.
More than just drilling models or following steps, the workshop encouraged participants to think critically. Every exercise came with context—Why choose this angulation? How will this impact emergence profile? What happens if the soft tissue behaves differently than expected? Dr. Stanley pushed attendees to move beyond textbook answers and develop adaptable, real-world skills.
The energy in the room was focused, collaborative, and elevated. Whether refining flap design techniques, troubleshooting complications, or exploring alternative approaches to bone management, participants were engaged in deep learning—and many commented on how the hands-on format gave them the confidence to immediately apply new techniques in their own practices.
A Standout Event in Latin American Dentistry
What made this Medellín event truly exceptional was the fusion of education, mentorship, and innovation. Dr. Stanley didn’t just teach how to place implants—he showed how to approach implant dentistry like an engineer, with precision, systems thinking, and a relentless pursuit of better outcomes.
For those in attendance, it wasn’t just a course—it was a shift in mindset. A reminder that excellence in implant dentistry requires more than skill with a handpiece. It takes planning, technology, experience, and a willingness to embrace the digital tools that are reshaping the profession.
Looking Ahead
Dr. Stanley’s visit to Medellín left a lasting impact on the Colombian dental community and all who traveled to be part of this transformative experience. As implant dentistry continues to evolve, events like this are a reminder of the power of education to inspire change—and of the leaders who are shaping the future, one implant at a time.
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5-Thread Guideline: A new guideline for predicting primary stability
Stanley Institute is pleased to announce Dr. Robert Stanley‘s recent publication in the Journal of Oral Implantology.
His paper “The Five Thread Guideline: A New Guideline in Predicting Primary Stability with Dental Implants” was featured in the February 2020 issue.
As the name indicates, Dr. Stanley’s research shows a direct correlation between number of implant threads integrated in bone and the implant’s primary stability.
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#8 extraction, implant, graft & immediate temporization
Dr. Robert Stanley, Smile Engineer® placed a fully guided implant on a patient with a previously root canal treated #8 site.
He extracted the root tip of the previously root canal treated #8, placed a BioHorizons tapered pro 4.2 X 15 and grafted the gap using mineross.
After placement and grafting, he immediately temporized the patient with a custom abutment and temporary crown from Vulcan Custom Dental lab.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Dr. Stanley performs this delicate procedure with precision and speed.
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Smile Engineer® presents Case of the Week for AAID
Dr. Robert Stanley, professionally known as Smile Engineer®, was pleased to present the Case of the Week for the American Academy of Implant Dentists (AAID). The topic was implants in fresh extraction sites.
Dr. Stanley discussed success factors including,
- Atraumatic extraction
- Prosthodontic-driven surgical protocol
- CBCT planned implant surgery
- Fully guided surgical method
- Location of placement
- Gap grafting
- Temporary provisionalization
- primary stability
Dr. Stanley is a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantologists and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Additionally, he is Co-Founder and Senior Implant Instructor at Stanley Institute. He teaches a fully-guided single implant and full arch protocol with a prosthetic-driven focus on implant placement.
Roundtable with Dr. Bobbi Stanley & the Female Implantology Team- dentist work-life balance before, during & after COVID-19
As a female, pressure comes from every angle. Career pressure, combined with the desire to be present for your family, can leave even the most poised feeling burdened.
In this roundtable discussion, the Female Implantology Team convened to discuss how their lives have changed during COVID-19 and how those changes will carry into their post-pandemic days.
Dr. Bobbi Stanley is part of a think-tank style mastermind group helping to shape implantology with industry leader BioHorizons. She is joined by Dr. Jumoke Adedoyin, Dr. Jennifer Doobrow and Dr. Tara Aghaloo for a candid conversation on how the pandemic has brought a forced slow down, with the advantage of time to self-reflect and a glimpse of how to move forward with greater intention and purpose.
The doctors discuss work-life balance, successfully leading a team through reopening and how to best care for their patients and themselves in this new era.
Leverage the Henry Schein Practice Analysis to reopen your practice strong
A Henry Schein Practice Analysis can help practices leverage downtime during the pandemic and recovery period to gain a clear understanding of their practice performance and uncover opportunities to recover lost production, improve patient experience and boost income when it’s time to re-open.
Dr. Bobbi Stanley, dentist and owner of Stanley Dentistry and cofounder of Stanley Institute, offers an in-depth discussion about the Henry Schein Practice Analysis and how she leverages this tool every year to assess her practice’s performance and opportunities with regard to the big five indicators of a practice’s ability to thrive:
1. Fee schedule — see how your practice stacks up to national and area averages
2. Coding opportunities — can your coding practices be adjusted to claim additional reimbursements?
3. Procedure mix — should you consider adding new procedures that your patients may be looking for from their GP?
4. Hygiene recall — are you missing income because you don’t have enough availability for hygiene appointments?
5. Insurance network — how can you adjust the insurance programs that you accept to boost your income?
The Henry Schein Practice Analysis is a tool that delivers a custom report based on your practice’s performance, your local peers, and national averages — and provides a snapshot of your current status as well as proven strategies to improve that are specific to your practice.
Managing Your Assets in a Volatile Market-Dental Edition
Whether you’re a novice investor or have your broker on speed dial, all eyes are watching the market’s recent ebbs and flows.
Drs. Robert & Bobbi Stanley host their personal and business asset advisor, Joey Miller as he discusses the current state of the economy and how that affects healthcare, your business and your personal portfolio. He gives his oft-anticipated State of the Economy assessment and address other timely questions such as:
- What does this stimulus package mean in layman’s terms?
- Is the news helping or hurting Americans?
- What will the market recovery look like?
- How long will recovery take?
- Is the current economic climate merely cyclical?
- Where is the smart money?
- How does this financial event compare to historical crises?
In addition to being a nationally renowned speaker and published author, Mr. Joey Miller is an Investment Advisor and Parter at John Galt Wealth Solutions.
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