Dr. Miguel Stanley is the visionary founder and clinical director of the esteemed White Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, an internationally acclaimed dental center revered for its excellence. At the helm, Dr. Stanley leads a highly qualified team, attracting patients from across the globe since 1999. 

Over the past two decades, the White Clinic has continuously evolved from a pioneering and advanced biological dental practice to a high-tech, comprehensive clinic with a 360º approach to health and wellbeing. Its innovative approach to oral healthcare has successfully shifted the outdated paradigm that oral health and general health are separate and advocates that when they are contemplated as one, optimal wellness is gained. 

Actively driving innovation, Dr. Stanley consistently introduces novel concepts and therapies at the White Clinic, delving into regenerative medicine, longevity, and the development of biological, integrative and functional dentistry and medicine.

As the co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network®, a nonprofit organization, Dr. Stanley champions the enhancement of patient experience and safety in dental care, with a global presence spanning over 60 countries. His commitment extends to serving as the Vice President of the Digital Dentistry Society, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field. He is also on the board of the recently created Innovation Society at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. 

Dr. Stanley, holding licenses in the UK and Dubai, has chosen Portugal as his practice base. Recognized for pioneering clinical implementation in cutting-edge technologies, he serves as a consultant and key opinion leader for industryleading companies and dental societies. 

An adjunct associate professor at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania (Upenn), Dr. Stanley's influence extends worldwide with over 250 keynote presentations in 50+ countries. His expertise covers advanced implantology, prosthodontics, oral surgery, aesthetics, practice management, new technologies and ethics, encapsulated in his renowned "No Half Smiles®" treatment philosophy. 

Dr. Stanley, a TEDx speaker and National Geographic documentary host, also earned accolades as one of the "32 Most Influential People in Dentistry" according to Incisal Edge magazine in the US. 

Dr. Stanley co-founded Missing Link, the world’s first artificial intelligence that helps the medical community communicate better with dentists by means of scanning dental x-rays for hidden silent pathologies that could be disrupting systemic health. This technology was developed to support Dr. Stanley’s concept of “Immune Dentistry”, connecting oral disease to systemic disease. 

Dr. Miguel Stanley spends most of his days in the clinic working with his team, transforming and improving the lives of his patients. Explore his insights further through his podcast "Biting into Healthcare", and discover his impactful work at miguelstanley.com.