Christopher Ronald Richardson, D.M.D., M.S.
Chris R. Richardson, DMD, MS, currently practices as a private practice clinician in Richmond, Virginia. He also serves as a part-time clinical professor in the Graduate Periodontics Clinic at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He is a member of the iMc Research Institute and maintains a segment of his practice committed to clinical research. He recently received the 2017 AAP Clinical Research Award as well as an AAP Special Citation. Dr. Richardson is a Board Certified Periodontist by the American Board of Periodontology, and has served in numerous leadership roles in his local, state, regional and national organizations. He is a Past President of the Richmond Dental Society and the Southern Academy of Periodontology, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Richardson serves on the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry and continues to enjoy lecturing throughout the United States. He maintains an active membership in the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, and is a Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association. He has two wonderful children and an amazing wife.
Education:
1995-1998: – M.S. / Certificate – Periodontology University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
1991-1995: – D.M.D. Dentistry – University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama
1986-1990: – B.S. Biology – University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
Employment:
1998-Present: – Periodontist – Richardson, DMD – Overstreet DDS, Ltd., Richmond, Virginia
1998-Present – Post Doctoral – Virginia Commonwealth School of Clinical Instructor Dentistry Graduate Periodontics, Richmond, Virginia
1995-1998: – Teaching Assistant – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
1992-1995: – Research Assistant – University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama
1987-1991: – Surgical Assistant – North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo, Mississippi
Publications:
Scheyer ET, Richardson C, Mandelaris G, Pickering S, Nevins M, Pope B, Janakievski J, Toback G, Heard RH. Retrospective Study to Determine Patient Satisfaction of Immediately Placed and Provisionalized Implants in the Esthetic Zone From a US Private-Practice Research Network.
Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2017 Feb;38(2):e9-e12.
Richardson, Allen et al.: Periodontal Soft Tissue Root Coverage Procedures: Practical Applications From The AAP Regeneration Workshop. Clinical Advances in Periodontics Feb. 2015
Scheyer, Heard, Jankievski, Mndelaris, Nevins, Pickering, Richardson, Pope, Toback, Velasquez, Nagursky.: A Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Clinical Trial of Post Extraction Alveolar Ridge Preservation. J Clin Periodontol 2016, Sept. 12
Tatakis, Chambrone, Allen, Langer, Richardson, Zabalegui, Zadeh:
AAP Regenerative Workshop: Consensus Report: Group 1 – Soft Tissue: Root Coverage. J Periodontol 2015;86 (Suppl) :S52-55
Richardson, C.R., Peri-Implant Disease: Current Considerations and Parameters for Care. Inside Dentistry. Volume 10, Special Issue 3:4-9. 2014.
Richardson, C. R., Maynard, J.G.: Acellular Dermal Graft: A Human Histologic Case Report. International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry vol. 22, Number 1, 2002.
–Dr. Richardson was the Principal Investigator in this study
Melker, D., Richardson, C. R.: Root Reshaping: An Alternative to Traditional Crown Lengthening. International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry vol. 21, Number 3, 2001.
–Dr. Richardson was a Sub-Investigator of this manuscript
Richardson, C. R., Mellonig, J.T., Cochran, D.L., Brunsvold, M.A., McDonnell, H.T.: Clinical Evaluation of Bio-Oss®: A Porous Bone Mineral Matrix for the Treatment of Periodontal Osseous Defects in Humans. Journal of Clinical Periodontology July, 1999.
–Dr. Richardson was the Principal Investigator of this study
Quinlan, P., Richardson, C. R., Hall, E.E.: A Multipurpose Template for Implant Placement. Implant Dentistry 7:113-119, 1998.
–Dr. Richardson was a Co-Principal Investigator in this study
Research:
2016-2017: Clinical Comparison of Mucograft Seal vs Collaplug collagen matrices in combination with Bio-Oss Collagen in extraction sockets with no loss of clinical bony walls. A Private Practice Based Consortium of Periodontal Specialists. P.I. Dr. Diego Velasquez, Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris Richardson
2013-2014: Comparison of Bio-Oss Collagen+Biogide and DFDBA+Biomend in a randomized clinical trial Utilized in Extraction Socket Ridge Preservation with Re-Entry Human Histology. A Private Practice Based Consortium of Periodontal Specialists. P.I.: Dr. Todd Scheyer, Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris Richardson
2014: Research sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive. Patients subjective assessment of a Local Delivery Chlorhexidine device, PerioPatch. P.I. Dr. Todd Scheyer, Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris Richardson
2009: A Retrospective Clinical Trial of a Network of Private Practice Based Clinicians Assessing the Patients Perspective of Esthetic Outcome of Maxillary Anterior Immediate Implants with Provisionalization. Society for Contemporary and Progressive Periodontics. Presented Academy of Osseointegration 2009 and American Academy of Periodontology 2009.
Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris R. Richardson
1995-1998: Clinical Evaluation of Bio-Oss: A Porous Bone Mineral Matrix in the
Treatment of Infrabony Defects in Human Periodontal Disease as Compared to Demineralized Freeze Dried Bone Allograft. Mentors: Drs. James Mellonig, Michael Brunsvold, David Cochran
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chris Richardson
1994: Comparison of a Controlled Force Periodontal Probe to a Manual Periodontal Probe. National Institute of Health Research Fellowship
Mentor: Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat
Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris R. Richardson
1993: Diagnostic Capability of Panoramic Radiography in Reference to Alveolar Bone Changes. National Institute of Health Research Fellowship
Mentor: Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat
Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris Richardson
1992: Incidence of Juvenile Periodontitis in Jamaican Schoolchildren. National Institute of Health Research Fellowship
Mentor: Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat
Sub-Investigator: Dr. Chris R. Richardson
Accomplishments/Honors:
• 2014-2020 AAP Board of Trustees
• 2017-AAP Clinical Research Award Recipient
• 2017-AAP Special Citation Recipient
• 2016-2017: AAP Executive Committee
• 2016-Present: AAP Audit Committee
• 2016-Present: AAP Finance Committee
• 2016: AAP Executive Director Search Committee
• 2016: AAP Task force on Adding Dental Implantology Name Change
• 2016-2018: AAPF Kramer Scholarship Selection Committee
• 2015-2016: AAP Task force on General Assembly Voting
• 2017 Voted “Top Periodontist” By area Dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2016 Voted “Top Periodontist” By area Dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2015 Voted “Top Periodontist” By area Dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2014- Voted “Top Periodontist” By area Dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2014 Participant: AAP Workshop-Enhancing Periodontal Health Through Regenerative Approaches
• 2014-Present Advisory Board Member– Collaborative Care/Inside Dentistry Periodical
• 2013-2014 President Southern Academy of Periodontology
• 2013 Virginia Dental Association Reference Committee
• 2013- Named a Fellow of The International College of Dentists (ICD)
• 2013-2016 Board of Directors: AAP Foundation
• 2012-2013 President Richmond Dental Society
• 2012-2013 President-Elect Southern Academy of Periodontology
• 2013- Voted “Top Periodontist” By area Dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2012 – Voted “Top Periodontist” by area dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2012-2013 Chair: AAP Comm: Leadership Development and Qualifications
• 2010-2011 Chair: Committee on the New Periodontist, Southern Academy
• 2011-2012 AAP Committee: Leadership Development and Qualifications
• 2011-2012 Chair: AAP Practice Management and Marketing Committee
• 2011-2012 President Elect, Richmond Dental Society
• 2010-2015 Task Force on AAP Website design
• 2009-present Editorial Review Board, Int Journal of Perio and Restorative Dentistry
• 2010-2011 Treasurer: Southern Academy of Periodontology
• 2009-2010 Treasurer: Richmond Dental Society
• 2010 Named: Virginia Dental Association Fellow
• 2010 Pierre Fauchard Academy
• 2010 Voted Best Periodontist by Virginia Dentist in Virginia Living Magazine
• 2009-2010 Chair: Committee on the New Periodontist, Southern Academy
• 2009-present Member- Dental Specialists Consultants of Virginia
• 2009 – Voted “Top Periodontist” by area dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2008-2009 Organizer- Richmond Dental Society Wintergreen CE Ski and Learn Weekend
• 2008-2010 AAP Foundation Kramer Scholar Selection Committee
• 2007 — Voted “Top Periodontist” by area dentists in Richmond Magazine
• 2007-2010 AAP Practice Management and Marketing Committee
• 2006-2007 Reviewer for Journal of Periodontology
• 2005-2013 Southern Academy of Periodontology Executive Council
• 2005-2009 Southern Academy of Periodontology Membership Committee
• 2005-2007 AAP Task Force on Technology and Communication
• 2005-2013 Richmond Dental Society Board of Directors
• 2005 Richmond Dental Society-Chairman Membership Committee
• 2005-2013 Component IV Delegate to Virginia Dental Assoc
• 2004 Richmond Dental Society Chairman New Dentist Committee
• 2000-2008 Southern Academy of Periodontology New Periodontist Committee
• 2001-2003 Richmond Dental Society New Dentist Committee
• 2002-2003 AAP Foundation Kramer Scholarship Selection Committee
• 2001-2002 AAP Liason to Clinical Practice Committee
• 2000-2002 AAP Committee on New Periodontist
• 2000-2004 Richmond Dental Society Alternate Delegate to VDA
• 1999 Board Certification- American Board of Periodontology
• 1998 Recipient – Dr. Gerald M. Kramer Scholarship for Excellence
• 1998 Recipient- Block Drug National Award
• 1995 Omicron Kappa Upsilon – National Dental Honor Society
• 1995 Alabama Dental Association Student Leadership Award
• 1995 Hinman Scholarship Recipient
• 1994-1995 UAB School of Dentistry Curriculum Committee Member
• 1994-1995 Honor’s Prosthodontic Student
• 1994-1995 Student Government Association President UAB School of Dentistry
• 1994 Alabama Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient
• 1992-1994 National Institute of Health Summer Research Fellowship Recipient
State Licensure / Activities:
• Licensed -by Virginia State Board of Dentistry, 1998 –Present
• Licensed by Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, 1995-1997
Presentations/ Lectures
• Lecturer—Richmond ITI Study Club 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
• Lecturer—Richmond Interdisceplenary Dental Study Club 1999-present
• Lecturer—California Society of Periodontists 2013
• Lecturer—Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry Periodontal Lecture Series 2009-Present
• Lecturer – Tennessee Society of Periodotists 2012
• Lecturer- Kentucky Society of Periodontists 2011 –Sponsored by Nobel Biocare
• Lecturer- Alabama Society of Periodontists 2010—Sponsored By Nobel Biocare
• Lecturer- Connecticut Periodontal Society 2008
• Lecturer- Houston, TX Implant and Cosmetic Study Club 2009
• Lecturer- Richmond Dental Society 2000, 2006, 2009
• Lecturer- Shenandoah Valley Dental Society 2000
• Lecturer- Navy Periodontal Residency -Sponsored by Implant Innovations Inc. 2000
• Presenter- Virginia Dental Association 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007
• Presenter/ Lecturer- American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010
Professional Organizations:
• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Board of Periodontology
• Pierre Fauchard Academy
• Academy of Osseointegration
• American Dental Association
• Southern Academy of Periodontology
• Virginia Dental Association
• Virginia Society of Periodontists
• Richmond Dental Society
• Co-Founder: Richmond Interdisciplinary Study Club
• Co-Founder: Implant Forum of Virginia
• Society for Contemporary and Progressive Periodontics
• Co-Founder: Richmond Spear Study Club
Extracurricular Activities:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
• Avid golfer, skier, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing