Todd Sumner, DDS, MD
Oral Surgeon
about me
I have been practicing dentistry since 1992 and am married with two children. In my spare time, I enjoy snow skiing in Utah, playing basketball, running, reading, spending time with my family on the house boat in Lake Powell, and rooting for the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys.
Professional Associations
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Diplomat American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Awards
Navy Commendation Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Achievement Medal
Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal
Volunteer/Service Experience
Active Duty Navy since 1992; served as a Dental officer onboard a Destroyer Tender; served twice with the Marines in Iraq as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Executive Officer of a Surgical Company treating wounded servicemen near the front lines; Medical/Dental mission trips to South American and Mexico
Favorites
My favorite books are Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailor and Chesapeake. My favorite film is Field of Dreams. My favorite TV shows are House, E.R., and MASH.
quote
I will make your surgical experience a happy one. When you are referred to my care, you will be welcomed as a personal friend. You can expect attention to detail and thorough explanation of the planned treatment. As your surgeon, I will use a variety of anesthesia options including sedation or general anesthesia to alleviate any fears you may have.
education
DDS
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry; Loma Linda, CA
MD
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry; San Antonio, TX
BS
Microbiology, LLU; Loma Linda, CA
