Dr. Rick Redmond, DMD

Owner and lead dentist, Southern Smiles of Sylacauga, Sylacauga, Alabama. Practicing for over 33 years.

Dr. Rick Redmond took over the Sylacauga dental practice from his uncle, Dr. Hollis, in 1993. The office has cared for Sylacauga families since 1952, and Dr. Redmond has made it his mission to keep that hometown practice modern, so patients can get sedation, dental implants and oral surgery close to home instead of driving to Birmingham or Montgomery.

Dentistry runs in his family on both sides. As a student at the University of Florida he volunteered at the dental school, and that experience confirmed his path. Patients describe him as a dentist who listens first and explains everything before treatment begins.

Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of Alabama School of Dentistry
  • Hospital Dentistry Residency, University of Washington
  • Comprehensive Implant Residency Program
  • Shatkin FIRST training (Fabricated Implant Restoration and Surgical Technique)
  • Advanced PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) training

Sedation and Patient Safety

  • State-certified oral and IV sedation provider
  • The office is a certified moderate sedation and IV sedation facility
  • Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) provider
  • Active CPR and BLS certification

IV sedation is rare in the Sylacauga area. Dr. Redmond offers it in his own office, which means anxious patients and patients who need longer procedures can be treated comfortably without traveling.

Awards and Honors

  • Best of Coosa Valley Dentist, 2023 to 2026
  • 2022 Cornerstone Business Award
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
  • Blue Key Honor Society, University of Florida

Licensing and Professional Memberships

  • Licensed to practice dentistry in Alabama
  • American Dental Association
  • Alabama Dental Association
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Clear aligner provider (SureSmile)

Notable Continuing Education

  • Biomechanics: Fundamentals for Cohesively and Adhesively Retained Restorations
  • Functional Occlusion
  • Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation: Essentials of IV Sedation
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation: Sedation Solutions for the Medically Compromised Patient
  • The Emergency Implant: Immediate Implant Placement in Extraction Sockets
  • Digital Impression Systems and CAD/CAM
  • Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
  • Medical Emergencies and Emergency Medications
  • Antibiotic Use in Dentistry
  • OSHA Compliance and Infection Control Planning
  • HIPAA Compliance and Data Management

Recent courses (2025 to 2026) include: implant science, live surgery and case review, the dental professional’s role in prescribing opioids, aerosols in the dental office for patient and practitioner safety, ethics in dentistry, and sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items.

Community

  • Volunteer, University of Florida dental school
  • Served on the University of Florida Blue Key program
  • Donor to local youth baseball, softball and soccer associations
  • Donated Dental Services provider

Outside the Office

Dr. Redmond is married to his wife, Joany. He has a son, Jake, and two stepchildren, Jared and Emily, all grown. He is a distance runner and triathlete who has completed about 15 marathons, including Boston, Chicago, New York and the Marine Corps Marathon, plus seven 70.3 Ironman triathlons and one full 140.6 Ironman. When he is not running, he is usually fishing.

Schedule a Visit with Dr. Redmond

Call Southern Smiles of Sylacauga at 256-245-3645, or visit us at 101 S Douglas Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Learn more about the practice on our About page and the Southern Smiles of Sylacauga facts page.

Dr. Rick Redmond, DMD, owner of Southern Smiles of Sylacauga