Richard J. Nykiel, DDS, FAGD

Richard J. Nykiel, DDS, FAGD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Medicine as a Dentist at Nykiel Dentistry.

Specializing in General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Nykiel Dentistry is at the forefront of intelligent and compassionate dentistry.

With over 40 years of experience in the dentistry field, Dr. Nykiel received extensive training from many of the leading educators in orthodontics, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy, cosmetics and implant dentistry.

Throughout his education and training, Dr. Nykiel received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Adrian College, earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Detroit in 1978, and completed a three year Orthodontic program with Straight Wire Seminars (a two year Cosmetic training program through Louisiana State University and an Implant training program through Nobel Biocare). 

To further his professional development, Dr. Nykiel is a Treasurer and Past President of the Michigan Academy of General Dentistry. He serves on the Board of Directors for the University of DetroitMercy School of Dentistry Alumni Association where he served as a Past President. Additionally, Dr. Nykiel is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Detroit District Dental Society. He currently serves on the Program Selection Committee for the annual Scientific Meeting. As a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, he serves on the Annual Meetings Council and received his Fellowship in 2011. Giving back to his community, Dr. Nykiel is also charitable to the Rotary International.

Outside of work, Dr. Nykiel enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and skiing.

Dr. Nykiel dedicates this recognition to his mentor, Dr. Ronald Morris, and his son, Dr. Derek Nykiel.