Lecturers
Lisa Cooper
CDA
Assistant Instructor
Lisa originally hails from South Carolina and moved to North Carolina nearly 30 years ago. After a successful career in retail management, she has spent the last 18 years in dentistry in a variety of roles including dental assisting and treatment coordination. She joined the Stanley team in 2021 as the lead treatment coordinator for …
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CDA
Assistant Instructor
Sarah Bridgers is a Assistants Instructor at Stanley Institute and the Lead Implant Coordinator at Stanley Dentistry. Interestingly, she actually joined the team before she graduated from school. She completed her clinical rotation under the supervision of Drs. Stanley. After rotating through a variety of dental specialty offices, she decided that assisting the doctors at …
Read MoreSusan Morgan
RDH
Lead Hygiene Instructor
Susan has been in healthcare since 1993 and joined the team at Stanley Dentistry in 2002. She is passionate about embracing new technology to promote better systemic health through optimal oral hygiene. Susan often meets with industry representatives to learn about and consult on emerging dental tools and trends. At the institute, she works with doctors and …
Read MoreGayle Banic
CDA, EFDA, FADIA
Certified Dental Assistant
Gayle Banic is a native of Indiana and relocated to the Research Triangle Park area in 2002. Ms. Banic graduated from the Indiana University of South Bend where she completed the School of Dentistry’s Certified Dental Assisting Program in 1995. She is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with over two …
Read MoreDr. Bobbi Stanley
DDS, MAGD, DICOI, FLVI
Co-Founder & Senior Instructor
Meet Dr. Bobbi Stanley Dr. Bobbi Stanley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, but education has been a mainstay of her 25-year career. As owner and principal dentist of one of the largest comprehensive dental practices in North Carolina, her goal has been excellence in patient …
Read MoreDr. Robert Stanley
DDS, PhD, MS, FAGD, DABOI, FAAID, DICOI
Co-Founder & Senior Instructor
Dr. Robert Stanley’s professional career began as a Mechanical & Aerospace engineer. After receiving his BS, MS, and PhD from North Carolina State University in engineering with a concentration in control theory, he enjoyed almost a decade with a telecommunications company in Research Triangle Park. To pursue his passion for dentistry, he returned to school …
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Braxton Henderson
DMD
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Dr. Braxton M. Henderson is a native of Memphis, TN. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Biological Sciences. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed extensive training in a 3-year postdoctoral anesthesia residency program at the …
Read MoreMarcus Hines
Dental Marketing Expert
Marcus Hines is the Director of Full Arch Solutions for BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. where he promotes the TeethXpress full arch immediate load services and provides practice marketing coaching to BioHorizons clients that are designed to target, attract and increase patient acceptance for full-arch dental implant-supported procedures. Prior to his current marketing position, for more …
Read MoreDr. Dania Tamimi
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Dr. Dania Tamimi graduated with a dental degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1999. She trained at Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine, and earned a doctorate of medical science (DMSc) and certificate of fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2005. She is board certified by the American Academy of Oral …
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Megan Carr
BS, MPH
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Megan Carr began her career in the dental industry earlier than most since her parents have owned Stanley Dentistry her entire life. For as long as she can remember, she’s been helping around the office as much as possible. Whether greeting visitors or planning events, Megan is eager to make guests feel welcome and at …
Read MoreMargaret Baker
BA, MA
Creative Director
Margaret Baker joined the Stanley Institute in June 2017 as the Creative Director. She manages the creative process from conception to completion and ensures visual communication and brand standards for the Institute. Her focuses include producing educational video content for course use and utilizing photography to train other associates on safe dental practices. She oversees …
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