Dr. Richards

Dr. Richards is honored to care for your child's dental needs. He strives for excellence and a happy, positive experience for both child and parent.

Dr. Richards completed his pediatric dental training at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2003, general practice residency at the Medical College of Ohio in 2001, and his dental education at the Ohio State University in 2000. His undergraduate degree is a bachelor's of science in Dental Hygiene in 1996.

The oldest of nine children, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Scarlet and Gray is in my blood. Go Bucks! Dr. Richards and his wife Patty have three children. Juliet, Grant and Scarlett. Spending time with his children, keeping fit/working out, and snow skiing are his interests.

Education

• Post-Doctoral:
  Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry Medical College of Ohio, General Practice Residency
  
  
• Doctoral:
  The Ohio State University, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  
  
• Undergraduate:
  The Ohio State University, Bachelors of Science, Dental Hygiene

Board Certification

• American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Diplomate)

Hospital Affiliations

​​Mercy Medical CenterCanton, OH

​Akron Children’s HospitalAkron, OH

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• National Dental Association
• Ohio Dental Association

• Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

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