Dr. Richard A. Short's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Richard Short is proud to welcome patients to a practice where real caring and compassion combine with education and experience to provide the best in dental care. His philosophy of service to the patient along with the support of a hand-picked, knowledgeable team creates excellence in both patient care and clinical results. Dr. Short was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts. . He is a graduate of Boston University where he received a B.A. degree in Biology and graduated with Distinction in Biology in 1976. In his years following college he pursued his interest in health care by working for research facilities both at Boston University Medical School and Boys Town of America research facility at St. Johns Hospital in Omaha Nebraska. He earned his DMD from Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in 1982. He then worked as an associate for Frank Wetherbee, DMD a General Practice in Wakefield and Billerica. In 1985, Dr. Short and his wife, Dr. Ronni Ann Schnell opened their practice at 360 Winthrop Street in Medford while also serving as an instructor in the A.P.E.X. program at the Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry. In 2002, Dr. Short and Schnell opened their doors to their current practice at 92 High Street, Suite 12 in Medford; a state-of-the-art patient centered dental office. Dr. Short has received Cosmetic training at the Las Vegas Institute. He is also Invisalign® certified and has been recognized as a Preferred Provider. He is dedicated to a lifetime of continuing education, as is evidenced by earning his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Short has lectured in the use of the CEREC CAD/CAM technology to dentists in the Boston Area. Dr. Short volunteers his services for Special Smiles program a program which provides free dental checkups and free mouth guards for participants in the Special Olympics. Dr. Short and Schnell have two children, reside in Brookline, Mass and are avid skiers.

Languages

• English

Education

• Boston University (Grad. 1982)

Areas of Expertise

• Dental braces
• Dental exam for children
• Dental exam

Awards & Recognitions

• Reader's Choice Awards: Voted #1 Local Dentist (Medford) 2005-2015
• DOCS Education: Outstanding Humanitarian for Exemplary Commitment to Community Service
• Certified Invisalign Preferred Provider
• Reader's Choice Awards: Voted Regional Favorite Dentist 2005-20015
• Talk of The Town: Excellence in Customer Service 2004-2015