Meet the Doctors
Orthodontic care in Frederick and Middletown from Dr. Eric Coy and Dr. Stanley Robison.
Dr. Eric Coy
DDS, MS
Board-eligible orthodontist trained at UCSF and the University of Illinois Chicago. Maryland native.
Dr. Stanley Robison
DDS, MS
Orthodontist trained at the University of Maryland and the University of Illinois at Chicago. In Frederick since 1992.
Dr. Eric Coy, DDS, MS
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
- Orthodontic residency and MS, University of Illinois Chicago, Chief Resident
- Board-eligible, ABO Part I passed
- Maryland native, Towson University graduate
About Dr. Coy
A Maryland native, Dr. Eric J. Coy brings up-to-date orthodontic training, a strong research background, and a thoughtful approach to every patient he treats. He believes the best care starts with clear communication, so you understand your options and can make informed decisions about your smile.
Dr. Coy takes a conservative, collaborative approach to treatment. He works closely with patients, families, general dentists, and other specialists when needed to create care that fits the whole picture.
Education and training
- Towson University
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics - University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Orthodontic Residency and Master of Science in Oral Sciences, Chief Resident
Dr. Coy has passed Part I of the American Board of Orthodontics certification examination and is board-eligible in orthodontics.
Research and continuing education
Dr. Coy’s current research focuses on artificial intelligence and big data. He works with the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Orthodontics to study oral hygiene and gingivitis trends using Dental Monitoring data from patients around the world. Earlier in his career, he worked with the UCSF Center to Address Disparities in Children’s Oral Health and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health on machine learning tools for plaque classification and studies of craniofacial genetics.
His research has been published in the Journal of Dentistry and the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists. Awards include the Dr. Alan G. Brodie Craniofacial Endowed Chair Scholar Award and the World Federation of Orthodontists Best Master’s Thesis Award.
Professional memberships (8)
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Frederick County Dental Society
- Maryland State Dental Association
- Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- World Federation of Orthodontists
Dr. Coy has also served in state-level leadership and committee roles with the Maryland State Dental Association.
Outside the office
Dr. Coy grew up in Maryland and is the youngest of four siblings. When he is not thinking about teeth or research, he is usually with family or following the Commanders and Ravens. He is always happy to talk sports, orthodontics, or both.
In the community
Community service has been part of Dr. Coy’s career from the beginning. He has helped develop oral health education programs for grade-school children and has volunteered with community dental clinics that provide care to patients who might not otherwise have access to treatment. Now that he is back home in Maryland, he is proud to serve the communities that helped shape him.
Dr. Stanley Robison, DDS, MS
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland at Baltimore
- Orthodontic certificate and MS, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Residency, Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic
- Frederick resident since 1992
About Dr. Robison
Dr. Stanley Robison sees the change orthodontic treatment brings to patients’ lives every day. Each patient brings a unique personality and set of clinical challenges that call for a tailored solution, and he watches their confidence and self-esteem grow along with their new smile.
Crooked teeth or poor facial balance can affect a person’s self-esteem and overall well-being, so Dr. Robison works with patients and their families to make sure treatment begins at the optimal time for the best outcome. His goals for every patient are straight teeth, a beautiful smile, a properly aligned jaw, and good facial balance. In most patients that is best achieved with a full complement of teeth through the 12-year molars, so he orders the extraction of permanent teeth only in the most severe cases.
Education and training
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- University of Maryland at Baltimore
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Pennsylvania
One-year residency - University of Illinois at Chicago
Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science, with research on facial growth and development in patients with cleft lip and palate
Teaching and continuing education
Dr. Robison is certified by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners to teach continuing education-credited courses on orthodontic topics. He has taught courses on treatment philosophies and methodologies, new technologies, and advances in the specialty. He attends continuing education courses monthly and presents courses and cases with his dental colleagues.
Professional memberships (7)
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- Maryland State Society of Orthodontists
- Maryland State Dental Association
- Frederick County Dental Society
Outside the office
Dr. Robison grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and has lived in Frederick since 1992. He has been married since 1983 and has three grown sons and grandchildren he visits as often as possible. When not caring for patients, teaching, or studying, he works in his vegetable and flower gardens and keeps up hobbies that involve working with his hands: leatherwork, woodwork, jewelry casting, electrical work, painting, and tinkering with computers.
In the community
Dr. Robison is active in church work and serves in a volunteer leadership position. He volunteers at the Washington County Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Clinic, which serves patients with craniofacial conditions from western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The practice is an active member and screening office for Smiles Change Lives, a nonprofit that works with families to make orthodontic treatment affordable for those with significant orthodontic problems who could not otherwise afford it, and supports local causes with pro bono treatment.
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