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Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS
4.9 (74 Ratings)
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Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA.
Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS
4.9 (74 Ratings)
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Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery* Age 67
Virginia Beach, VA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA.

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Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1982 and completed a residency at Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center.They currently practice at Oral Surgery of Tidewater and are affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. At present, Dr. Ford received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 74 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ford accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Floor of Mouth
Cleft Lip
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cancer of Floor of Mouth
Cleft Lip
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Dental Tissue Neoplasm
Dentofacial Anomalies
Dislocated Jaw
Dry Tooth Socket
Facial Fracture
Facial Trauma
Grinding of Teeth
Jaw Bone Tissue Deterioration
Jaw Cyst
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Jaw Dystonia
Jaw Fracture
Jaw Irregularities
Jaw Misalignment Leading to TMJ
Jaw Sprain
Jaw Tumor
Loose Teeth
Oral Cancer
Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
Receded Lower Jaw
Receded Upper Jaw
Sleep Apnea
Snoring
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Tooth Abscess
Tooth Loss
Toothache
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anesthesia
Anesthesia for High Risk Patients and Procedures
Biopsy
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Bone Grafting
Complex Tooth Extraction
Conscious Sedation
Corrective Jaw Surgery
Dental Imaging
Dental Implant
Dento Alveolar Surgery
Extraction of Wisdom Tooth
Facial Bone Fracture Repair
Facial Implant Surgery
Facial Nerve Repair
Facial Reconstruction
General Anesthesia
IV Sedation
Jaw Implant Surgery
Jaw Reconstruction Surgery
Jaw Surgery
Local Anesthesia
Mandibular (Lower Jaw) Osteotomy
Maxillary (Upper Jaw ) Osteotomy
Maxillofacial Surgery
Nitrous Oxide Administration
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Surgical Procedures
Orthognathic Surgery
Panoramic and Cephalometric Digital Dental X-Rays
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Restoration of Dental Implants
Simple Tooth Extractions
Sinus Augmentation
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Snoring Prevention
Snoring Surgery
Teeth Extraction
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Treatment
Temporormandibular (TM) Therapy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dental DPPO
    Dental Maintenance Organization DMO
  • Ameritas PPO
  • Dental Complete DPPO
    Dental Prime DPPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Dental Network DHMO
    Dental Network DPPO
    Focus Dental Network DPPO
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    Regional Traditional Dental
  • Total Dental DPPO
  • Connection Dental PPO
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    Dental Choice DPPO
  • DentalGuard Preferred
  • GRID - TN
    GRIDPlus - TN
  • Humana PPO
  • DentalConnect PPO
  • PDP Plus (Preferred Dentist Program) DPPO
  • Dental PPO
  • Total Dental Administrators PPO PPO
  • Dental

Locations

  1. 1 Oral Surgery of Tidewater
    2875 Sabre St Ste 260, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ford
4.9
Based on 74 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 25, 2023
Dr. Ford and his team were excellent professionals and put me at ease.
Barry Jones — Oct 25, 2023
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Care Philosophy
  • Three doctors, one team, one goal: To provide exceptional care with uncompromising standards.

    Drs. Ford, Guter, and Gray possess over 55 years of oral surgery experience and deliver advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical care that is tailored to each person's unique needs.  Drs. Ford, Guter, and Gray stay at the forefront of emerging methodologies and technologies, to ensure every patient receives the ideal treatment for their specific needs and concerns.

    There is no "guess work" at Oral Surgery of Tidewater. The oral surgeons and their teams provide lasting solutions to all their patients: relieving pain, reestablishing oral health, and restoring function and stability. 

    At Oral Surgery of Tidewater, you are not treated as a number, but as family. Respected and valued.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1982. He specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry
    1982
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center
    1990
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA