Dr. Richard Slaten

Dr. Richard Slaten received his Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Michigan State University. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he was a class officer, a member of the student council, and presented a research project on decreasing the decay rate of preschool children.

Continuing education has always been a part of Dr. Slaten’s professional life. His studies include implant dentistry, esthetic restorative anterior/posterior dentistry both fixed and removable, non-amalgam restorations, TMJ dysfunction, endodontics, and periodontal/chemo therapeutics. Dr. Slaten is particularly proud of his completing a three-year program in Orthodontic Studies and becoming a founding member of The American Association for Functional Orthodontics; studies in anterior esthetics, occlusion, problem solving, and restorative applications at the Dawson Center for Advanced Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida; graduation from the Pride Institute of practice management in Chicago; an attendee of various programs in esthetic, occlusal, reconstructive and neuromuscular dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies; a founding member of NEONs – North East Ohio Neuromuscular Study Consortium; membership and participation in ACDNA – Academy of Computerized Dentistry of North America; certificate of clinical proficiency in Diode Laser usage through the Academy of Laser Dentistry; and an ongoing student of APEX – a neuromuscular and esthetic dental teaching institute.