Dr. Richard A. Short, DMD

I am proud to welcome patients to my practice where real caring and compassion combine with education and experience to provide the best in dental care. My philosophy of service to the patient along with the support of a hand-picked, knowledgeable team creates excellence in both patient care and clinical results.

I was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts. I am a graduate of Boston University where I received a B.A. degree in Biology and graduated with Distinction in Biology in 1976. In my years following college. I pursued my interest in health care by working for research facilities both at Boston University Medical School and Boys Town of America research facility at St. Johns Hospital in Omaha Nebraska. I earned my DMD from Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in 1982. I then worked as an associate for Frank Wetherbee, DMD a General Practice in Wakefield and Billerica.  In 1985, myself and my his wife, Dr. Ronni Ann Schnell opened our practice at 360 Winthrop Street in Medford while also serving as an instructor in the A.P.E.X. program at the Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry.

  In 2002, myself and my wife opened our doors to our current practice at 92 High Street, Suite 12 in Medford; a state-of-the-art patient centered dental office. We take pride in our office and the services we provide.  

I have received Cosmetic training at the Las Vegas Institute. I am also Invisalign® certified and have been recognized as a Preferred Provider.  I am dedicated to a lifetime of continuing education, as is evidenced by earning my Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry.  I have lectured in the use of the CEREC CAD/CAM technology to dentists in the Boston Area. I also volunteer my services for Special Smiles program a program which provides free dental checkups and free mouth guards for participants in the Special Olympics.

Myself and my wife Dr. Ronni Schnell have two children, reside in Brookline, Mass and are avid skiers.

We offer the highest quality dental services to people throughout Medford, Massachusetts, and the surrounding areas. From cosmetic procedures to complete smile makeovers, our professionals have the skills and expertise to satisfy your dental needs.  Our Practice The Classic Smile has served individuals in the area for more than 30 years.

What to Expect

• We support a patient's decisions about their treatment plan
• We you educate and encourage patients to be involved in all aspects of their care
• We listen, value a patient's input and attend to their individual needs
• We communicate in a clear, timely manner and share all pertinent information
• Most important, we treat patients and their families with dignity, compassion and respect

Going to the dentist can leave you feeling anxious, that is why we offer sedation dentistry to our fearful patients. Getting the treatment you need, can be done easily and painlessly. When you come to us, we strive to make your visit as stress- and anxiety-free as possible. In fact, our full-service practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which gives you the option to watch videos through virtual headsets.  Many of the patients who choose to watch videos request to stay after their procedure just to finish the video! 

All of the Doctors at The Classic Smile have either completed an Advanced Degree in General Dentistry or is a Specialist. This Degree is an additional residency after Dental School. All of our Dentists must meet this standard and we take pride in knowing that you are being treated by one of our Doctors.

We provide a fresh and innovative approach with skilled dental specialists that are dedicated to providing patients optimum oral care.

Going to the dentist can leave you feeling anxious, that is why we offer sedation dentistry to our fearful patients. Getting the treatment you need, can be done easily and painlessly. When you come to us, we strive to make your visit as stress- and anxiety-free as possible. In fact, our full-service practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which gives you the option to watch videos through virtual headsets.  Many of the patients who choose to watch videos request to stay after their procedure just to finish the video! 

We specialize in General, Cosmetic, Prosthodontics, Periodontics & Implant surgery   dentistry.  What that means to you is, we can take care of all your dental needs without having to leave our office.   

• Fulll Mouth Restoration 
• Teeth Whitening
• Veneers
• TMJ Treatment
• Pediatric Care
• Dentures / Partials
• Root Canal
• Bonded Veneers
• Esthetic Dentures and Hidden Clasp
• Partial Dentures
• Tooth Replacement
• Occlusal rehabilitation
• Preventive TMD services
• Simple Orthodontics

• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Intraoral Photography
• Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
• Dental Implants
• Implant Supported Dentures
• Crowns and Bridges
• Sports Dentistry
• Tooth Colored Restorations
• Tooth Colored Braces
• Preventative counseling and training
• Non-surgical periodontal care
• Mercury-free dentistry
• Invisalign ®
• Zoom One-Hour Teeth Whitening
• Sedation Dentistry for fearful Patients 
• Botox 
• Dermal Fillers  

Thank you for providing feedback.  Myself and my practice strives for the best service for our patients and we value their feedback to help us improve.

If you were to ever have a question or concern, please call me at 781-391-4131.