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Live in Person
Some lessons are best learned face-to-face. Our live, in-person training gives you direct access to our expert faculty, hands-on learning with real cases, and the chance to connect with peers who share your goals. If you thrive in a high-energy, immersive environment, this is where transformation happens. Seats are limited to keep the experience personal—reserve yours early.
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Video on Demand
Busy schedule? Learn on your terms with our video on demand library. Get the same expert instruction and practical insights—available anytime, anywhere, at your pace. It’s the perfect way to revisit techniques or start your journey before committing to in-person training. And you’ll still get access to resources and mentorship support when you're ready to go further.
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Why Stanley?
You want to grow your skills, build your confidence, and elevate your career—but not all continuing education delivers on that promise.
At Stanley Institute, we help ambitious dental professionals like you fast-track their success with hands-on, high-impact training in the heart of North Carolina.
Founded by industry leaders Dr. Bobbi Stanley and Dr. Robert Stanley (The Smile Engineer™), our courses are built by practicing dentists who understand the real-world challenges you face. That’s why thousands of clinicians—from new graduates to seasoned practice owners—continue to trust Stanley Institute for practical, proven strategies that move their careers forward. Whether you're refining your implant technique or streamlining your practice management, you’ll leave every course with tools you can use immediately.

Earn ICOI Fellowship

Stanley Institute is a proud partner of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The renowned executives at ICOI approved our Continuum coursework in 2016. If a student is a current ICOI member and completes the program, they become eligible for ICOI Fellowship. It’s an elite status you deserve.

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News & Events

Quiet Strength: Dr. Bobbi Stanley on Protecting Dentists and Advancing Dentistry
Dr. Bobbi Stanley’s recent feature in Influential Dentists Magazine highlights an essential conversation in modern dentistry: clinician longevity. In this article, she explores how ergonomic technology like the W&H Power Edition handpiece supports hand health, reduces strain, and reinforces a sustainable, high-performance career in dentistry.

Introducing Stanley’s Five-Thread Guideline: A Predictive Model for Primary Stability
Dr. Robert Stanley’s recent publication in the Journal of Oral Implantology introduces Stanley’s Five-Thread Guideline (5-TG) — a predictive model for achieving primary stability in immediate implant placement. This evidence-based framework challenges torque-driven thinking and offers clinicians a clearer, more reliable approach to planning and execution.
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Engineering Success in Implant Dentistry: Dr. Robert Stanley Presents in San Juan, Puerto Rico
On October 17, Dr. Robert Stanley, internationally known as “The Smile Engineer,” delivered two dynamic lectures to dental professionals in San Juan, Puerto Rico, hosted by BioHorizons. The sessions focused on achieving predictable, esthetic, and long-lasting implant outcomes through an engineering-based approach and digital workflows.
In “Four Cornerstones to Implant Success,” Dr. Stanley shared strategies for ideal implant placement, the impact of implant design on stability, predicting immediate placement success, and achieving reliable esthetic results—highlighting how guided surgery and careful planning ensure consistent outcomes.
His second lecture, “Engineering Success: Optimized Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone & Immediate Placement,” emphasized practical integration of digital workflows, immediate placement techniques, and advanced planning tools to enhance precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Attendees gained actionable insights to elevate their implant practice, combining scientific rigor with real-world application. The event reinforced that successful implant dentistry is engineered through knowledge, planning, and technology, empowering clinicians to deliver confident, predictable result
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Dr. Robert Stanley Presents Guided Success in Bulgaria: The Future of Implantology
On September 18, 2025, The Smile Engineer™, Dr. Robert Stanley, took the stage in Sofia, Bulgaria to introduce the Tapered Pro Conical implant. Through interactive case presentations, myth-busting discussions, and digital protocol insights, the event brought together Europe’s forward-thinking clinicians for a powerful exchange of innovation and clinical success.
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