Dr. Brian J Richards, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1275686446
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Dr. Brian J. Richards, DDS, is a pediatric dentist and owner of Two Rivers Pediatric Dental in Moline, Illinois. A Moline native, Dr. Richards earned his DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1998 and then completed a two-year specialty program in pediatric dentistry through the University of Iowa's Department of Pediatric Dentistry in 2000. With 24 years of exclusive focus on children's oral health, his training goes well beyond what general dentists receive in pediatric care. Dr. Richards treats primary teeth with the same clinical seriousness as permanent ones, because how a child's baby teeth are managed directly affects speech, eating, and the path permanent teeth take as they develop. He works with children's pediatricians when medical coordination is needed and teaches parents practical home-care techniques at every visit. A member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Rock Island Dental Society, Dr. Richards is also a licensed pilot, a distinction that reflects the discipline and precision he brings into the clinic.
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Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology, University of Iowa (1994)
- Specialty program in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry (2000)
- D.D.S., University of Iowa College of Dentistry (1998)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 01/19/2007
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Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Rock Island Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Beyond the Office
Grew up in Moline, Illinois
Graduated from Moline High School in 1988
Married to Dr. Anne Bronwen Richards, an orthodontist
Has two children: Brandon and Makena
Enjoys golf, skiing, and scuba diving
Licensed pilot who enjoys flying
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