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Melvin L Ford D.D.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Melvin L Ford D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

2/5(3)
5720 Greenwich Rd Virginia Beach VA, 23462
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Dr. Melvin Ford is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Ford specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Ford is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Ford are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.

Education and Training

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1982

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Melvin L Ford D.D.S.'s Practice location

Practice At 5720 Greenwich Rd

5720 Greenwich Rd -
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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2875 SABRE STREET -
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452
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Melvin L Ford D.D.S. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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