Dr. Gordon Marvin Rick, DDS, MS
Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyNPI: 1679693550
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Languages
Danish (limited), English
About This Provider
Dr. Gordon Rick is an oral and maxillofacial pathologist with 19 years of experience helping patients in San Diego. He earned his master's degree in oral pathology from Loma Linda University and completed an advanced fellowship studying under a renowned international expert in Copenhagen. Dr. Rick is passionate about oral pathology research and has been recognized for his leadership in the field, including receiving an award for his work at international conferences. He is accepting new patients and speaks English and limited Danish.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- Graduate student at Loma Linda University, circa 1970
- MS in Oral Pathology, Loma Linda University Graduate School, 1972
- NIH International Fellowship with Dr. Jens Pindborg, Copenhagen
Credential: DDS, MS
NPI registered: 04/02/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Association of Adventist Forums (AAF)
- International Association of Oral Pathologists
Awards & Recognition
- AF 'Oscar' Award for Outstanding Performance in International Conference Leadership (2003)
Beyond the Office
AAF Vice President (2001-2007)
San Diego Adventist Forum board member (nearly 40 years)
San Diego Adventist Forum chapter president
AAF chapter development leader (1982)
Co-founder of weekly Sabbath School forum class in Calimesa (1976, still meeting 40+ years later)
Organized and sponsored multiple national AAF conferences (1996, 2002-2007, 2014, 2017-2018)
Sponsored international AAF conference in Hope, BC (2003)
Canadian, values humility and doesn't enjoy talking about himself
Met wife Judy through AAF involvement
Close lifelong friendship with Dr. Alan Wiik and his wife Edith, formed in Copenhagen in 1981
Has a younger brother Glen and a father who both served as AAF chapter leaders
Moved from Loma Linda area to Calimesa in 1976, then to San Diego in 1985
Early attendee at AAF meetings since January 1970
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