Dr. Richard Allen Simpson, DMD
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1255461315
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About This Provider
Dr. Richard Simpson is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Tuscaloosa with 19 years of experience caring for children and teens. He completed specialized training at Children's Mercy Hospital and served as Chief Resident, bringing expert knowledge in safe dental sedation and pediatric care. Dr. Simpson is deeply committed to making dental care accessible to all patients—he accepts Delta Dental, Alabama Medicaid, and ALL Kids insurance, and offers teledentistry appointments for convenience. A decorated veteran and former president of the Alabama Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, he's been recognized with the Alabama Dental Association's Most Excellent Fellow Designation and the American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award. Dr. Simpson is accepting new patients and believes in building confident, healthy smiles in a welcoming environment for the whole family.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Advanced Educational Program in General Dentistry with US Army
- DMD from University of Alabama School of Dentistry
- BS from Auburn University
- Two-year residency in pediatric dentistry and hospital dentistry at University of Missouri – Kansas City and Children's Mercy Hospital (Chief Resident)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – Board Certified, Diplomate
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 03/07/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Teledentistry
Professional Memberships
- American College of Dentists – Fellow
- International College of Dentists – Fellow
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Fellow
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Alabama Chapter Liaison
- Alabama Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Former President
- Oral Health Coalition of Alabama – Immediate Past President
- American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance
- American Dental Association
- Alabama Dental Association
Awards & Recognition
- Alabama Dental Association Most Excellent Fellow Designation
- Dentist Citizen of the Year Award
- American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award for Distinguished Service
- AAP Oral Health Service Award
- DentaQuest 'Health Equities Heroes' Award
Beyond the Office
President of the Alabama Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Chair of the Oral Health Coalition of Alabama
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama in Birmingham
International Thought Leader with TeethCloud
Advisory Board member for Holland Healthcare, The Teledentists, Bionabu, and Smilesaver by Soluria
Enrolled in Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Johns Hopkins University
Active member of One Hope Church of Tuscaloosa
Veteran of 15 years of military service
Eagle Scout with over thirty years of scouting service
Married to Jan (Breugem), a Tuscaloosa native
Has two children: Connor and Zoey
Enjoys fitness training, obstacle course racing, and the outdoors
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