Dr. Ricardo Jose Padilla, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

NPI: 1073540357

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Contact Information

Address

3040 MANNING DRIVE OLD DENTAL BUILDING
CB 7450
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Fax

(919) 843-6508

About This Provider

Dr. Ricardo Padilla is an oral and maxillofacial pathologist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Chapel Hill, NC. He specializes in diagnosing oral soft tissue problems, jaw diseases, and head and neck conditions through careful biopsy analysis. Dr. Padilla completed advanced training at the University of Florida and University of Texas Health Science Center, and he is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. As a distinguished professor at UNC Adams School of Dentistry, he trains the next generation of dental specialists while staying involved in his field's leading professional organizations. When you see Dr. Padilla, you're working with a highly respected expert who combines extensive education with genuine commitment to patient care.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Oral Pathology Residency, The University of Florida
  • Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship, The University of Texas Health Science Center

Board Certifications

  • Diplomat, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (ABOMP)

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 06/26/2006

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Areas of Focus

Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyOral soft tissue lesions diagnosisJaw diseasesBiopsy specimen analysisHead and neck oncology

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (AAOMP)
  • Editorial Board of Triple-O (journal)

Awards & Recognition

  • Kaneda Distinguished Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at UNC Adams School of Dentistry

Beyond the Office

Residency Director of Oral Pathology at UNC (2006-2024)

Director of the Board of ABOMP (until 2030)

Chair of AAOMP Fellowship Examination

Reviewer for academic journals

Speaker at state, national, and international conferences

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