Dr. Michael H Downing, DDS
Dental Public HealthNPI: 1982683793
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About This Provider
Dr. Michael Downing has dedicated over 50 years to dentistry, starting as an Army dental officer before earning his DDS in 1967. Based in Billings, Montana, Dr. Downing specializes in dental public health and has spent two decades building a practice focused on serving people who might otherwise struggle to access dental care. He founded a second dental practice on Billings' South Side specifically to help underserved patients, and he continues volunteering dental services to uninsured and underserved communities. Dr. Downing believes that healthy communities happen when everyone is valued and supported, no matter their background or circumstances. He is currently accepting new patients and still works part-time, bringing his compassionate, service-driven approach to dentistry every day.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Army dental officer (two-year stint after dental school)
- Dental school graduation 1967
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 01/10/2006
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Beyond the Office
Volunteer dental services for uninsured/underserved populations
Established second dental practice on Billings South Side (1992) to serve underserved segment of population
Family culture of service-oriented work through church involvement
From Denver
Family had culture of service-oriented work within their church
Still works part-time at age 67
No tremors in hands - described as steady
Smiles when discussing work
Has patients who drive 60 miles from Hardin to Billings for dental care
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