Meet Dr. Whitney Richards

Whitney Richards, D.D.S.

We are delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Whitney A Richards as our new Associate Orthodontist. We are honored to welcome her to our team, allowing us to continue providing the exceptional orthodontic care our community has come to trust.

Dr Richards is a Southwest Florida native who grew up right here in our practice, assisting her father, Dr. John M Richards. She is a proud graduate of Bishop Verot High School (2007), she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida State University (2012) and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science from Barry University (2018). She then completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Maryland (2022), followed by a three-year Orthodontic residency at the Georgia School of Orthodontics.

While in residency, Dr. Richards and her husband, Benjamin Briar, welcomed two beautiful daughters, Lily and Josie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and is thrilled to be back home in Fort Myers, where she looks forward to serving her community and enjoying all that Southwest Florida has to offer.

Dr Richards is an active member of the Florida Dental Association, American Dental Association, Southern Association of Orthodontists, and the American Association of Orthodontists. She is exceptionally well-trained and eager to bring her skill, compassion, and expertise to our patients.

Please join us in giving Dr Richards a warm welcome to our orthodontic family. We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us and remain committed to creating beautiful, confident smiles for years to come.