Richardson Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
 
Thank you for visiting our site. If you have been referred to our office or simply researching on your own, you undoubtedly realize that the dental specialty of Periodontics is somewhat outside the realm of "common knowledge" dentistry. This site was designed to facilitate the referral from your general dentist to our office, as well as function as a patient education center to help reinforce your consultation with Dr. Richardson. We strive to provide the highest level of care to our patients starting with the referral to our office and ending with the educational support subsequent to your appointments.
 
All of the content within this site was written by Dr. Richardson and reflects his personal philosophies on treatment in addition to the most current published scientific methodologies of periodontal and implant care. In addition, Dr. Richardson is continually improving and upgrading the technology in the office in an effort to increase the efficiency and decrease the discomfort of traditional therapies.
 
Please take the time to look deep within the site and read about the treatments provided in our office. When you meet Dr. Richardson, you will learn that he always welcomes questions and will spend as much time as necessary to educate you on why you have been referred to the office and what treatments are most necessary. Again, welcome and please feel free to call the office anytime with any questions you may have.

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Joseph P. Richardson, D.M.D., M.S.

Dr. Joe Richardson grew up in Tavares, Florida before attending college in Wichita, Kansas.  He then was accepted and attended dental school and his specialty residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He practiced with Dr. Harold Arthur for almost 2 years and took over his practice of over 30 years in April of 2012.
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