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Meet Dr. Richard Racanelli
Dr. Racanelli is passionate about what he does and always seeks to exceed his patient's expectations. His focus over the last 7 years has been to excel as a functionally driven cosmetic dentist. This means he not only makes smiles look amazing but he also designs and engineers the dentistry to last as long as possible. He can achieve this balance between cosmetics and function through extensive training, utilizing the latest technology and materials, advanced dental techniques, and working with the highest quality dental laboratories. The culmination of these elements results in stunning smiles that last a lifetime.
Dr. Racanelli is passionate about what he does and always seeks to exceed his patient's expectations. His dedication to excelling as a functionally driven cosmetic dentist began in 2016. This means he not only makes smiles look amazing but also designs and engineers the dentistry to last as long as possible. He can achieve this balance between cosmetics and function through extensive training, utilizing the latest technology and materials, advanced dental techniques, and working with the highest quality dental laboratories. The culmination of these elements results in stunning smiles that last a lifetime.
A Passion for the Profession
Dr. Racanelli knew he wanted to become a dentist in high school when he realized how much his orthodontist was changing the lives of his patients. He was so passionate about joining the profession that he applied right out of high school. He was accepted into an accelerated 7-year program with Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania. Dentistry has been incredibly rewarding as it allows him to practice art, science, and provide a service that changes people’s lives.
Training and Awards
Dr. Racanelli has been in private practice since 2003. He relocated to sunny Las Vegas in 2012. He has extensive training in:
- Invisalign (Gold Plus Provider)
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Implant Dentistry
- Full Mouth Reconstruction
He has received several accolades, including being named Top Dentist in Las Vegas consecutively since 2016. He has extensive training in the areas of cosmetic, full mouth reconstruction, and implant dentistry. Dr. Racanelli is a clinical faculty member of the nationally acclaimed dental continuing education program Clinical Mastery Series.
Dr. Racanelli is known for his warm and caring chairside manner and his gentle yet precise approach. His guiding philosophy for dentistry is to get to know his patients as people first and to truly listen to their concerns in order to develop customized dental plans that fit their lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals. Dr. Racanelli’s practice is focused on client service, technology, and top-notch dentistry and it is his “high tech, high touch” hands-on approach to caring for his patients that distinguishes him as a provider.
What Makes Dr. Racanelli Tick?
I am most excited about the ability we have in dentistry to change someone’s life because when we transform someone’s smile through cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants (or a combination of all three skills) we see the person transform along with their teeth. We see the patient become more happy, confident and radiate positive energy. It’s a huge transformation internally because they are thrilled about their smile and no longer embarrassed or self-conscious. This is the best part of what we do and it makes me happy every single time. Dentistry really is the best of both worlds because I get to work with my hands and help our patients look and feel better at the same time.
– Dr. Racanelli
Out of the Office
When he isn’t practicing dentistry, he can be found in the kitchen cooking for friends and family, doing yoga, or exercising. He enjoys spending time in the sun and, of course, spending time with his wife Jennifer and son Luca. Dr. Racanelli is a passionate traveler, always looking for the next adventure and would love to spend time in Italy, learning the language and eating amazing food.