Meet your dentist
Dr. Polly T. Michaels
DMD, DABOI/ID, FICOI, FAAID
A board-certified implantologist who has been placing implants since 2000, Dr. Michaels brings decades of surgical experience and an unhurried, show-you-everything approach to every patient in Carrollwood.
2000
First implant placed
1 of ~800
ABOI/ID diplomates worldwide
17,000+
Extractions performed
UF
Clinical assistant professor
Why “Excellence”
She named the practice after the standard she holds.
“I chose Excellence in Dentistry because that’s what I believe in. That’s the way I practice.”
For Dr. Michaels, excellence isn’t a slogan. It means that no matter who’s working or what’s going on that day, you can feel confident you’ll receive excellent care, both technically and in how you’re treated from your very first visit.
She placed her first implant in 2000 and has spent the years since earning the field’s most demanding credentials, including Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, held by only about 800 dentists worldwide. Her surgical experience often opens up solutions when a patient needs more foundation for an implant, through grafting, ridge splits, and gentle sinus augmentation.
Credentials
What the letters after her name mean.
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
Board certification in implant dentistry, earned through rigorous written and oral examinations and documented patient cases. Only about 800 dentists worldwide hold it.
Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Fellowship awarded for advanced implant education, examination, and demonstrated clinical experience.
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Recognition from one of the largest implant organizations in the world for advanced training in implant care.
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics
Dr. Michaels teaches in UF's Department of Periodontics, helping train the next generation of dentists.
Examiner, Credentialing Board, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Dr. Michaels helps examine dentists seeking AAID credentials, holding others to the same standard she met.
Experience
Surgical experience you can count on.
Indian Health Service
Much of Dr. Michaels’ surgical experience was built serving patients through the Indian Health Service.
More than 17,000 extractions
That depth of experience means extractions, grafting, and implant placement are handled here, by her, rather than referred out.
Expert witness
Dr. Michaels serves as an expert witness in dental implant cases.
How she practices
Care built on trust, not pressure.
You see what she sees
Video exams and 3D imaging mean you're never asked to take her word for it. When you can see the crack yourself, the decision gets easier, and the trust comes naturally.
Protect the teeth you have
She favors treatment built to last: options that preserve your natural teeth, and maintenance plans that keep your smile healthy for years.
Time to explain
Consultations are with Dr. Michaels herself, never handed off. She uses photos, video, or models so every option makes sense before you choose.
Second opinions welcome
Before you see her or after, she encourages second opinions. Confidence in your treatment matters more than a quick yes.
Sit down with Dr. Michaels.
Book a consultation and sit down with Dr. Michaels herself. We'll show you what we see and explore every option together.