Dr. Todd Edward Sumner, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1033255906
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About This Provider
Dr. Todd Sumner is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 19 years of experience helping patients in Whittier. He specializes in dental implants, jaw surgery, gum and bone regeneration, and treating infections of the mouth, jaw, and neck. Dr. Sumner brings exceptional training to his practice, including a medical degree and advanced surgical residency, plus 23 years of service as a Navy surgeon where he managed major dental operations. He is actively involved in teaching the next generation of dental and medical professionals at VA San Diego Healthcare System and UCSD School of Medicine. Dr. Sumner is accepting new patients and looks forward to providing you with expert, compassionate surgical care.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- D.D.S. - Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (1992)
- M.D. Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Naval Medical Center San Diego (2009)
- M.D. in Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2001)
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology - La Sierra University (1988)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Credential: DDS, MD
NPI registered: 01/29/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - Anesthesia Site Examiner
Awards & Recognition
- Meritorious Service Medal (2013)
- Navy Commendation Medal (2005)
- Navy Commendation Medal (2011)
- Navy Achievement Medal (1997)
- Navy Achievement Medal (2004)
- Presidential Unit Citation (2004)
- 1st Place Poster/Table Clinic Presentation - Traumatic Lingual Nerve Injuries Following 3rd Molar Extractions (1998)
- 2nd Place Academic Research Competition - Treatment of Oral Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease with Intraoral PUVA Therapy (2008)
Beyond the Office
Teaching and mentoring Dental residents at VA San Diego Healthcare System
Lecturing to Medical residents from UCSD School of Medicine
Training 4 surgical technicians and 17 General Practitioners at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital
Department Head for Oral Surgery and General Dentistry on USS Ronald Reagan and USS George Washington Aircraft Carriers
Retired Naval Surgeon with 23 years of military service
Served as Executive Officer organizing 150+ medical staff at Al-Asad Hospital, Iraq
Led dental operations for 6,000 sailors on aircraft carriers
Organized patient care for over 10,000 Marines
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