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Dr. Richard Bryan Bell MD, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
1849 Nw Kearney St Suite 300 Portland OR, 97209About
Dr. Richard Bell is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Bell specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Bell 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. Bell 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
Creighton University Doctorate of Dental Surgery
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Medical Doctor
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Oral Surgery
- Trauma & Reconstruction
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Jaw Surgeries
Professional Memberships
- Past President American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons
- Past President American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Co-Director Providence Head and Neck Cancer Program
- Co-Director Clinic at the Providence Cancer Institute
Fellowships
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Publications
- Elsevier Science Health ScienceOral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery2017
- Elsevier Science Health ScienceCurrent Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2017
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Samuel Louis Bobek DMD, MD611 SW Campus Dr Portland OR 97239
- Dr. Brett Allen Ueeck M.D., D.M.D.611 Sw Campus Dr Portland OR 97239
- Dr. Bryce Earl Potter MD, DMD1849 Nw Kearney St Portland OR 97209
- Dr. Rupinder K Dhadli D.D.S. M.D6125 Ne Cornell Rd Hillsboro OR 97124
- Dr. Jay Preston Malmquist DMD5415 Sw Westgate Dr Portland OR 97221
- Dr. Ted Rodich DDS22400 S Salamo Rd West Linn OR 97068
Nearest Hospitals
LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERl
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97227LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLANDl
3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239