We asked for dentist recommendations earlier. The following is the information we received and compiled. Our sincere Thanks to Herb Robisch, Paul Szeto, Lawson Wylie, Val and Peter Funch, Ruth Draper, Gary Crites for their recommendations (Rec).

The following is a summary of the information we put together.

Kim Wu

**Dimitrios Vareldzis (Rec. by Lawson Wylie)

Hilcrest family dentistry

3265 Hillcrest Park Drive, Medford OR, 97504 541-779-4196

"Dr. V" bought this practice for about 6 months ago. He is doing 4 dental implants for Lawson including surgery, bone graph,...& implant-crown for Lawson and three more months to completely done.

http://www.jacksoncountysmiles.com/doctor

"Dr. V" practices in this office for about 6 months ago. He is doing 4 dental implants for Lawson including surgery, bone graph,...& implant-crown for Lawson. It will take hree more months to completely done. Lawson & Kay are very happy with his work.

Dr. V is a graduate of the prestigious Marquette University School of Dentistry, and he has more than two decades of clinical experience. His extensive focus on postdoctoral education has led him to study with some of the world's premier institutions for advanced dentistry. As a result, he is able to provide such advances as laser dentistry, same-day porcelain restorations, Invisalign; "invisible" orthodontic aligners, and implants to restore missing teeth.

Despite his focus on clinical excellence, Dr. V's most compelling feature is even more rare-he takes the time to get to know every patient one on one.

Dr. V credits his Greek-American heritage for his intense focus on personalized patient care. He truly enjoys learning the latest dental techniques and providing hospitality to each and every patient.

Dr. Vareldzis is a member of the American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Oral Implantology, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Vareldzis and his wife, Debbie, have donated dentistry through Oregon Donated Dental Services and the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.

[Initial License Date: 1/6/1988, Current License Expires: 3/31/2014. no discipline on this license. There has been no reported malpractice on this license pursuant to ORS 742.400, effective July 17, 2007.

last updated 8/11/2012]

**Tamara Abbett, (Rec by Paul Szeto)

940 Ellendale Dr. 541-779-9059

Dr. Abbett graduated from Ashland Sr. High School in Ashland Oregon. She began her dental career at the age of 17, when she began working as a dental assistant for an Ashland dentist. Dr. Abbett worked as a dental assistant for 13 years, during which time she did her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University. She then attended dental school at the University of California, San Francisco, graduating in 1992, with a bachelor and doctorate in dental science.

Dr. Abbett has practiced in Medford for nearly 18 years. She loves living in the Rogue Valley. She is dedicated to many causes and works hard to give back to the community. She has served on the board of the Southern Oregon Humane Society since 2008, and was board president in 2009. She also volunteers at the Children’s Dental Clinic in Southern Oregon, she donates to the disabled through Donated Dental, as well as doing volunteer dentistry in Baja California, Mexico.

Continuing education is her top priority, and Dr. Abbett attends many hours of dental workshops and seminars every year. Dr. Abbett is a member of the Southern Oregon Dental Society, the Oregon Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. She is also on the board of Advantage Dental, a dentist owned insurance company.

**Eugene Meyerding (Rec. by Herb Robisch - highly recommended)

2940 Siskiyou Blvd,Medford, OR 97504

Phone: (541) 779-5654

reception@meyerdingdental.com

http://www.meyerdingdental.com/

Dr. Eugene V. Meyerding, Jr. was born in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1953. His father was a surgeon stationed at Kesler Airforce Base at that time.

In 1955 his father retired from the military and his family moved to Medford, Oregon, where he started a private medical practice as a general surgeon. Dr. Meyerding attended public schools in the Medford School District through the 12th grade.

He graduated from Oregon State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science. He received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1980.

**John C. Price (Rec. by Val and Peter Funch)

801 East Main Street Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-4073

No online info.

Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:03 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Peter Funch"

We go to Dr. John Price. His mother is a resident. We feel he is very good, friendly, has a great staff all of whom do very good work. The only draw back is he is not young and may not be practicing as long as we will need a dentist

**Jeremy King (Rec. by Ruth Draper)

King family dentistry, 1293 East McAndrews Road Medford, OR 97504
(541) 772-1215

http://www.medfordfamilydental.com/

No online info about him on the above website

**Dr. Gregory Miller (Rec by Gary Crites)

East Main Dental Center, 1123 East Main Street, 541-773-3422

http://www.eastmaindentalcenter.com

He was highly recommended by three other residents, who responded to Roy Harvey's inquiry.

Graduate of Oregon Health Sciences School of Dentistry. There is only a picture of Gregory Miller on the above website. No more addition information about him.

Senior discount 5%, paid in full discount 5%.

CareCredit http://www.carecredit.com/ (877 302-8797 - interest free loan). I believe that the office will help you to set up the credit line. You could also do it yourself by going to the website.

He is not a member of the Oregon Dental Association. Don't know whether he is member of American Dental Association.

[Initial License Date: 8/7/1979, Current License Expires: 3/31/2013. There has been no discipline on this license. There has been no reported malpractice on this license
pursuant to ORS 742.400, effective July 17, 2007.

last updated 8/11/2012]

Again, many thanks for all the responses we received by phone, email, or/and in person.

*****& additional info:

Web site for the Oregon Board of Dentistry “licensee lookup” for any discipline by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. http://obd.oregonlookups.com/

Oregon Dental Association

http://www.oregondental.org

ph: (503) 218-2010

ph: (800) 452-5628

info@oregondental.org

PO Box 3710

Wilsonville, OR 97070-3710

Margaret Torgeson mtorgeson@oregondental.org

Director of Membership and Consumer Affairs

Oregon Dental Association

P O BOX 3710

Wilsonville, OR 97070-3710

Phone: 503-218-2010, Ext. 108 (800-452-5628)

Fax: 503-218-2009

American Dental Association

http://www.ada.org/

211 East Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611-2678

312 - 440 - 2500

The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. Dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. It’s up to the universities to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association.

Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. Upon completion of their training, dentists must pass both a rigorous national written exam and a state or regional clinical licensing exam in order to practice. In order to keep their licenses, they must meet continuing education requirements for the remainder of their careers so that they may stay up to date on the latest scientific and clinical developments. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist, such as an orthodontist, periodontist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

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