Richard Petrilli
Dr. Richard Petrilli launched his private practice in 1995 with the goal of improving on the model he witnessed during his first three years practicing dentistry. Just after earning his D.M.D., Dr. Richard Petrilli worked for a large group practice with high patient volume. In that setting, Dr. Petrilli felt unable to engage with his patients as closely as he wanted to and vowed to start his own practice focused on individualized treatment. About 15 years after opening his doors, Dr. Richard Petrilli’s patients voted him Best Dentist in Apopka, Florida. As part of his commitment to excellence in dentistry, Dr. Richard Petrilli continues to educate himself in his field. Since completing dental school, he has graduated from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, a facility widely regarded as a leader in aesthetic dentistry. He also attends continuing education classes about the latest dental procedures and materials and encourages his staff to do the same. The effort Dr. Petrilli devotes to his education parallels the effort he pours into his office. Decorated in an inviting Tuscan theme, Dr. Richard Petrilli’s office aims to relax the people who visit. He offers patients neck pillows and eye masks during procedures, lights scented candles, and displays satellite televisions in every treatment room. In order to assist them by acting with their long-term dental health in mind, Dr. Richard Petrilli involves his patients in all stages of their dental care, discussing treatment options and providing as much information as possible about diagnoses. Dr. Richard Petrilli was born in Massapequa, New York, and moved to Florida with his family in 1972. He graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 1984, Rollins College in 1988, and the University of Florida School of Dentistry in 1992. Today, in addition to operating his practice, Dr. Richard Petrilli volunteers his dental services for less fortunate Floridians through Dentistry from the Heart and the Orange County Dental Research Clinic. He holds membership in the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Orlando.