David R. Adams

David R. Adams, DDS, serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. He is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in complex surgical interventions. His clinical expertise spans trauma management, dental implantology, and reconstructive procedures, with patients consistently praising his professionalism and care in recent evaluations (2025).

Dr. Adams completed his education at Brigham Young University (BS in Biological Sciences) and the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, where he earned his DDS and completed residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

His research focuses on advancing surgical techniques and resolving clinical controversies in oral and maxillofacial care. Key areas include:

• Management of medication-related osteonecrosis and bleeding disorders
• Innovations in transoral robotic and minimally invasive surgery
• Reconstructive methods for atrophic mandibles
• Perioperative protocols for medically complex patients

Recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate concentrated work in surgical innovation, particularly exploring transoral techniques, implantology challenges, and pathophysiology of jaw disorders. Articles frequently address multidisciplinary approaches to optimize patient outcomes.

No scientific awards, student advisements, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available materials.