Dr. Richardson grew up in Tavares, FL. He has a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Wichita State University. He acquired his dental degree, periodontics specialty certificate and a master’s degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2010.
He currently owns two private practices in Eustis and Winter Park, FL. Dr. Richardson maintains a courtesy teaching appointment at UFCD in the graduate periodontics department and teaches three lectures per year to the undergraduate dental students.
He plays several roles in organized dentistry as part of both the FDA and ADA delegations.
He currently lives in Eustis, FL with his wife of 20 years and twin 7-year-olds Thomas and Sydney.
Dr. Sherin Merchant is a board- certified periodontist joining the practice. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Disabilities in Society. Dr. Merchant earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University and went on to complete her specialty training in Periodontics at the Dental College of Georgia.
During residency, she was actively engaged in research, including a clinical project on personalized pharmacogenomics aimed at tailoring dental care to each patient’s genetic profile. Her work on gum grafting earned her first place in the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Dental College of Georgia’s annual research competition. She has also published research articles and presented her original studies at multiple conferences.
Before returning home to Florida, Dr. Merchant spent three years practicing periodontics in Chicago. She is happy to be back near family and looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with her patients. Her goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps patients feel comfortable and confident in their oral health.
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