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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Patient Rating
4.9
/5
( out of
92 reviews
)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
-Adjunct Associate Professor |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biological Sciences - Brigham Young University | B.S. |
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| Professional Dental | Dental Surgery - University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry | D.D.S. |
| Residency | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry | Resident |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Agnoletto GJ, Couldwell S, Halpern LR, Adams DR, Couldwell W (2022). Surgical Reduction of Chronic Bilateral Traumatic Dislocation of the Mandibular Condyles With Erosion of the Middle Fossa Floor: Case Report With Surgical Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 22(3), 144-149.
Review
- Halpern LR, Adams D (2024). Treatment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Controversies in Causality and Therapy. Dental clinics of North America, 68(1), 67-85.
- Halpern LR, Gammal P, Adams D (2022). An Update on Diagnosis and Pharmacologic Therapy for Headache in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice. Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America, 34(1), 83-97.
- Adams DR, Petukhova Y, Halpern L (2021). The versatile "lip switch" or transitional flap vestibuloplasty combined with alveoloplasty and implant placement to treat atrophic mandibles with inadequate vestibules and attached tissue: A case series and review of the literature. Special care in dentistry, 41(1), 78-84.
- Halpern LR, Adams D (2021). Medically Complex Dental Implant Patients: Controversies About Systemic Disease and Dental Implant Success/Survival. Dental clinics of North America, 65(1), 1-19.
- Halpern LR, Adams DR, Clarkson (2020). Treatment of the Dental Patient with Bleeding Dyscrasias: Etiologies and Management Options for Surgical Success in Practice. Dental clinics of North America, 64(2), 411-434.
- Halpern LR, Adams D (2020). The Dentoalveolar Surgical Patient: Perioperative Principles Based on Contemporary Controversies. Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America, 32(4), 495-510.
- Halpern LR, Adams D (2021). Present and Future Trends in Transoral Surgical Intervention: Maximal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Transoral Robotic Surgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America, 33(2), 263-273.
Happy with doc Adam's and doc tucker
My visit with Doctor Adams was relaxed and very reassuring. All my questions and concens were addressed, giving me every confidence that my procedure would go well. I am very happy to be with Doctor Adams and his team.
Dr. Adams was really thorough and pleasant to work with. continually checked with me on if I was having any pain or discomfort and truly showed that he cared about my wellbeing during my procedure. thoroughly explained what he did and what I should do in the future to get my issue corrected.
Dr. Adams is very knowledgeable and helps you to understand what's going on and is very much concerned and explain the details.
He very nice
Dr. Adams has provided excellent care throughout this rehab process. He has been able to accomplish what others could not. I would highly recommend him.
Thank you Dr David
He understood the situation and recommended a plan of action. He helped set it up. He explained what needed to be done.
Excellent care & follow up
Briefly participated in procedure. Showing confidence in provider
A very nice mellow Dr. Takes his time easy to talk to. Does very good work.
Dr Adams is what all doctors should be like. Clinically astute, kind , considerate and knowledgable . He patiently explained my Dx and requested the endodonlist to evaluate me . Very thorough and complete evsluation
Very professional and explained the situation well. He seems very well informed and knows his business.
i will certainly tell others about him.
Dr.Adams, we sincerely thank you for giving us hope that you will find the best solution to correct all of the issues involved to the best of your ability. Thank you, we gave hope again! [NAME REMOVED]
Awesome dentist
Dr. Adams is excellent. He has been very responsive and communicates very well.
Very professional in his work field [TRANSLATED]
Very professional, knows what he needs to do
Absolutely the best
Very good and caring
Dr. Adam's was caring, kind and professional. I would highly recommend him.
Very knowledgeable and informative.
Very nice.
We respect and appreciate Dr. Adams!! He is very caring and has provided a thorough treatment plan. We have 100% confidence in him.
Dr. Adams is very qualified and on top of his profession.
Dr. Adams is very knowledgeable and capable. His recommendations were in line with what we had heard from other medical practitioners we have worked with over the last two years.
A real professional and very kind.
listened very well to husbands questions and concerns
Dr. Adams is a wonderful dentist and refered me to Dr. Tucker for the rest of my treatment. Thanks Dr. Adams!
Thank you for the great care.
My experience with Dr. Adams was the most honest and direct interaction that I have experienced since the beginning of my oral cancer treatment that began 2 years ago. I would highly recommend him to any patient who is in need of any extensive, complicated oral surgery. [NAME REMOVED]
Kind and caring, professional and very supportive
I think that DR. Adams is wonderful
Love Dr Adam's! Highly recommend!
I am terrified about my upcoming surgery. But I feel Very Positive about the term that is going to take care of me. My only complaint is the lack of pain management. I am in Extreme Pain. But I feel he will take care of me as a surgeon, and do the best he can.
Dr. Adams is a very skilled oral surgeon gifted with empathy unparalleled to any medical or dental provider I've ever met. I will always be grateful I was referred to his office.
He is so kind, my husband always feels he is in great hands with Dr. Adams.
Dr. David Adams listened to my problems and examined my teeth. He then made a conservative decision about what to do next in my healthcare. This was a big decision for me and I agreed with the approach he chose for my osteonecrosis in my upper jaw and face.
I loved having multiple opinions during the one consultation. My dental problem is difficult for me to navigate, and the way this team worked together made me feel confident about my next steps.
Dr. Adams is very kind and very professional. I would highly recommend him.
Made decisions very well and explained why and possible outcomes. He listened to our complaints and carefully went over them. Pleased with his treatment.
Dr. Adam's knowledge and skills are exceptional. I appreciate him being willing to take my son as a patient with a complex medical history. It was necessary for him to consult with other doctors to have a successful outcome. I would highly recommend him.
Great Doctor!
Excellent, experienced physician
Professional. Dr. Adams and Dr. Tucker took the time to really listen to my concerns, and discussed with me the best plan for proceeding with treatment. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Such wise and friendly people. Not only did I know that I was in the right place, I also felt very comfortable with everyone that I encountered at the facility.
Directing the cause of my mouth, teeth, and head. Worked out between the help of staff and others. Thanks
David R. Adams is the best doctor we have ever seen. His knowledge base and expertise is second to none. I would highly recommend this doctor and wish we could see more of this excellence in the dental/medical field.
Helpful, knowledgeable,
David Adams listened to my husband's very special situation. He was kind and we came away feeling hopeful that this surgery is what he needs. Thank you!
He was very thorough with my examination. Very kind and listen to everything I had to say.
Go to Adams is a very good oral surgeon. Thank you
I have a huge decision on whether to do surgery again and he explained everything so I understood and showed me the scans so I could see the issues.
Dr. Adams was great. He was very concerned about my issue and cared for me very quickly. He was so gentle that my mouth hardly even hurt.
David R Adams, DDS is the absolute best! He kindness is only matched by his excellence in the mastery of medicine and his phenomenal surgical skills. He is truly amazing.
Overall just a very pleasant visit, very understanding.
Loved Dr Adams! He was great to work with and took care of me all the way through recovery! Thank you!
DR Adams is a very mature, thoughtful, physician, and listens to patient concerns.
A very kind man, I felt very comfortable. I'm grateful for his help.
Incredible doctor!!
Best patient Dr experience in several years!
Extremely positive experience!