Charlie Stavely grew up in a very small Mississippi town called Kilmichael. It was a common upbringing in the 1960s not very different to Mayberry. He rode his bicycle to baseball practice, picked up Coke bottles on the road side to get money for candy at the grocery store. He threw rocks at snakes in the pond and hardly wore shoes in the summer.
He later achieved his dream of playing college football at Delta State University, where he lettered four years as an offensive guard and gained a Chemistry degree. After football he answered a quite urge to go to dental school at the University of Mississippi.
Dr. Charles Stavely has been in dental practice in Pensacola since 1985. He is located at 1560 Airport Blvd. His practice focus has been on childrens dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry for adults. His special interest has become sedation dentistry for special needs patients.
He sees his dental talents as a gift from God, to be used as long as he is physically able. He hopes that when he meets the Lord he is totally worn out, and that his body and life have been spent wisely.
Dr. Stavely has participated in several dental mission trips to Central America to improve the condition of many people there. He and the dental team have traveled to Costa Rica, Panama, and Jamaica. Often the dental clinics are set up in jungle or makeshift settings.
The dental clinic was set up in a central meeting place deep in the jungle. The structure had a concrete floor, thatch roof and no walls. Each day the local Indians would line up early to have their teeth cleaned, filled, or extracted. Dr. Stavely had accepted the task of doing all necessary extractions for the mission team that week, and things were going well.
On the second day of the clinic a hush came over the usually noisy crowd. When asked what was going on, the local missionary said the witch doctor was there and he was scaring the people. Dr. Stavely and others had never seen an actual witch doctor and wanted to get a look. He was an old gray man, probably in his seventies. He wore an old felt hat and had tattered clothes. He carried a staff to help him walk. As Dr. Stavely took in the sight of the old man, someone whispered in his ear that the witch doctor was there to have a TOOTH PULLED. Immediately, Dr. Stavely knew that meant he would be removing a tooth from the witch doctor!
The procedure was completed without incident. Dr. Stavely says he remained in prayer as the tooth was removed. Also, it was aided by the circle of praying missionaries around Dr. Stavely, the witch doctor, and the dental chair.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 19 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKevin Brancati
3 years ago
I wish I could give more than a 5 Star to show how incredible this place is. Thank you so much for everything.
Kevin Brancati
4 years ago
I wish I could give more than a 5 Star to show how incredible this place is. Thank you so much for everything.
Joshua Novak
5 years ago
Dr. Stavely did a very thorough exam, I am going back for further work! The environment was nice and i felt very comfortable. Very laid back and easy going. I will def be recommending my friends and family.
Dottie Mei
6 years ago
First visit yesterday and we received stellar professional service. Everything was explained beforehand. We drive over 100 miles to see Dr. Stavely and so worth the effort and time. Would highly recommend this office.
Dottie Mei
6 years ago
First visit yesterday and we received stellar professional service. Everything was explained beforehand. We drive over 100 miles to see Dr. Stavely and so worth the effort and time. Would highly recommend this office.
Mary Ellen Rix Lott
7 years ago
Dr Stavely and staff are professional and kind. They do an excellent job and I have been their client for almost 20 years. I highly recommend their services!
Darla Strong
7 years ago
My son is high functioning Autistic/Aspergers and Dr Staveley & his staff were absolutely awesome with my son!!! I would highly recommend him if anyone needs dental work done!!
Terry Thrash
7 years ago
Always a great experience at this dentist office.
Mary Ellen Rix Lott
7 years ago
Dr Stavely and staff are professional and kind. They do an excellent job and I have been their client for almost 20 years. I highly recommend their services!
Donna Harris
7 years ago
Great experience for someone who is terrified of dentists! Definitely not your typical dentist.
Darla Strong
7 years ago
My son is high functioning Autistic/Aspergers and Dr Staveley & his staff were absolutely awesome with my son!!! I would highly recommend him if anyone needs dental work done!!
Carol DeLugo
7 years ago
Wonderful, caring Dentist and staff. I always know I am in capable, skilled hands. Inherently bad teeth, so always problems... But I'm never nervous and trust Dr. Stavely completely. I also bring my disabled daughter to see him and he and staff are wonderful with her as well.
Terry Thrash
7 years ago
Always a great experience at this dentist office.
Donna Adams
7 years ago
LOVE Them!
Craig Jones
8 years ago
Outstanding service and treatment.
bridget norse
8 years ago
Dr. Stavely and staff are so wonderful and knowledgable about the care of patients with disabilities. The care of our son's dental health is so important and they have given him the best possible professional services. I highly recommend to anyone
diane bridges
8 years ago
Wonderful experience. Have always had a great experience at their office. Great team and great dentist. My daughter ad I have been going to Dr. Stavely for 18 years.
Tiair Champlin
8 years ago
Dr. Stavely is the most gentle dentist I've ever met. He has treated my kids' occasional cavity without tears and sometimes even without shots (he is that gentle and careful that the kids don't even notice what he's doing)! The hygienists are also extremely kid friendly and always tell the kids step by step what they are doing. Would highly recommend this dentist!
Donna Adams
8 years ago
LOVE Them!
Carol DeLugo
8 years ago
Wonderful, caring Dentist and staff. I always know I am in capable, skilled hands. Inherently bad teeth, so always problems... But I'm never nervous and trust Dr. Stavely completely. I also bring my disabled daughter to see him and he and staff are wonderful with her as well.
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