David R. Cummings, DDS, FACD, FICD
Dr. Cummings earned his undergraduate degree at University of California
San Diego. He finished both his dental degree and his residency in oral
and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Southern California. Following
residency training, he completed a fellowship in reconstructive jaw surgery
in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Cummings is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, and has enjoyed serving on the Board of Examiners for the past
six years. Passionate about teaching the latest technological advancements
in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he has held a faculty position as Assistant
Clinical Professor at the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry for the
past fifteen years.
Dr. Cummings is an active member of the California Society of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery. He was the chairman of the Oral & Maxillofacial
Assistants Course and currently on the Board of Directors for this dental society.
Dr. Cummings maintains active hospital privileges and takes Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery call at Mission Hospital and CHOC at Mission in Mission Viejo
and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills. He has also served
on the Surgical Executive Committee at Mission hospital.
Dr. Cummings’ interests within oral and maxillofacial surgery include
dental implants, reconstructive jaw (orthognathic) surgery, facial trauma
surgery, jaw pathology, and sleep apnea surgery.
He and his wife, Marian, have two children and reside in Orange County.
He enjoys spending time with his family. In his spare time he participates
in activities such as golf, cycling, and backpacking.