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 23 years with a large team of highly skilled doctors and co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network, a Swiss nonprofit organisation.
He is the founder and clinical director of the globally renowned White Clinic, a Leading Dental Center of the World for over 20 years with a large team of highly skilled doctors and co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network, a Swiss 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
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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 founder and clinical director of the globally renowned White Clinic, a Leading Dental Center of the World for over 23 years, with a large, highly qualified team that is sought out by patients from all over the world. He is the co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network®, a Swiss non-profit organization focused on improving patient experience and safety during a visit to the dentist, with members in over 60 countries.
He is the Vice President of the Digital Dentistry Society, as well as a member of many international scientific and academic organizations, and has published several studies and articles over the years. Recognized as a pioneer in clinical implementation in many areas of advanced technology, he is a consultant and key opinion leader for leading companies in the industry. He has a license to practice in the UK and Dubai, but only practices in Portugal.
Dr. Stanley is an adjunct professor at the prestigious UPenn, the University of Pennsylvania in the USA, and has given over 250 keynote presentations in more than 50 countries, on topics such as advanced implantology, prosthodontics, complex oral surgery, aesthetics, practice management and ethics, as well as his world-famous “No Half Smiles®” work philosophy. He is one of the first dentists to ever give a TEDx talk and the only to host a documentary on dentistry for National Geographic.
He was recently nominated one of the top 100 dentists in the world by his peers and named one of the “32 Most Influential People in Dentistry” by Incisal Edge magazine. He is actively introducing new medical concepts and therapies at White Clinic in areas such as regenerative medicine and longevity, and developing biological dentistry concepts. You can hear him on his regular podcast “Biting into Healthcare” and find out more about his work at miguelstanley.com.
Membership 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
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12º Congresso Internacional SENAME
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SENAME addresses all matters related to implantology, a specific area of Dental Medicine and organizes 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 recognized 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.
LECTURES GIVEN
2023
Advanced Bone Healing Protocols; Implant & Aesthetic Academy, South Africa, February 16, 2023.
Bone & Tissue Day, 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.
2022
The New Boundaries of Dentistry – 1st edition Online, March 17, 2022.
3Shape Global Symposium 2022, Copenhagen, Denmark, March 31, 2022.
Tec2Med Technology and Innovation in Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal, April 1, 2022.
Bone & Tissue Webinar: Biofunctionalization with hyaluronic acid – impact on dental regeneration, Online, April 13, 2022.
Quintessence Live Aid, Online, April 29, 2022.
Positive Dentistry, Szeged, Hungary, May 6-7, 2022.
New Techonologies in Esthetic Dentistry, 19th International Congress of Esthetic Dentistry, Bucharest, Romania, May 12-14, 2022.
11th IAOCI World Congress: Ceramic Implantology, Washington, DC, USA, May 19-21, 2022.
Positive Dentistry, Belgrade, Serbia, May 19-21, 2022.
Health Optimization Summit, London, UK, May 27-31, 2022.
5th International Fellowship Symposium, Cuxhaven, Germany, June 13-15, 2022.
EuroPerio Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 16-17, 2022.
The New Face of Dentistry – 50th Annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship, School of Dentistry – University of Washington, Seattle, USA, September 16, 2022.
Bone & Tissue Days, Opatija, Croatia, September 23-25, 2022.
Biotech Dental: Porto, Porto, Portugal, September 30, 2022.
Exocad Palma Mallorca, Palma Mallorca, Spain, October 3-4, 2022.
4th DDS State of Art Conference in Digital Dentistry, Rhodes, Greece, October 14-15, 2022.
Advanced bone healing protocols in immune dentistry – bone & tissue days, Tel Aviv, Israel, November 11-12, 2022.
Zeramex: Orthopedics meets Dentistry; Risk Perception and Decision-Making, Online, November 17, 2022.
Orthopedics meets Dentistry; Combating Infection: The Role of Implant Materials, Online, November 18, 2022.
Denstudio International Conference, London, UK, December 3, 2022.
2021
American College of Prosthodontists Digital Dentistry Symposium,
Chicago, USA, February 23-24, 2021.
Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting: Game Changers, Orlando, USA, March 10-13, 2021.
50th Anniversary Dean Jones, Seattle, USA, March 26, 2021.
Mid Year Meeting – A virtual experience
“Slow Dentistry: Why starting your career going slow is vital to long-term success”, April 2, 2021.
ACP Digital Dentistry Symposium Beyond the Boundaries – Expanding Dentistry Through Digital Technologies “The new boundaries of dentistry”. April 30-May 1, 2021.
KOM Symposium – Slow Dentistry is a special topic, May 7, 2021.
10th International Academy of Ceramic Implantology World Congress, Las Vegas,
USA, May 20-23, 2021.
16th Anniversary Conference, Moscow, Russia, July 2021.
FACD Annual Scientific Session & Trade Show, Orlando, USA, August 21, 2021.
SDL (Senior Dental Leaders) Meeting, London, UK, 2021.
Clean Implant Ambassadors’ Summit, Milan, Italy, 2021.
Champalimaud Research Symposium 2021 (CRS21), Lisbon, Portugal, October
13-15, 2021.
SEE PREVIOUS LECTURES
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
2021
Webinar
Building a successful practice around successful regeneration, Russia, May 19, 2021.
Live: Open Web Fireside Chat
Healthcare – Who Owns my Data?, with Sergey Jakimov and James O’Shaughnessy June 14, 2021.