Dr. Michael Bleeker
Prosthodontics
Scottsdale, AZ
30 years experience male
Locations
Villa Canyon Prosthodontics
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bio
<P>Michael L. Bleeker, D.M.D., F.A.C.P., attended dental school at the Medical University of South Carolinaand graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Following dental school, he completed the General Practice Residency at the University of Virginia Medical Centerin Charlottesville, Virgina. Dr. Bleeker completed the Combined Prosthodontics Residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center and The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. Dr. Bleeker continued his study of Prosthodontics by completing the Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He completed his education at The Ohio State University, College of Dentistryin Columbus, Ohio. While there he studied implant dentistry with Dr. Edwin McGlumphy, Dr. Peter Larson and the late Dr. Larry Peterson. Dr. Bleeker is a Board Certified specialist in Prosthodontics. <BR>He is affiliated with the following prestigious dental organizations:</P>
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<P>•Diplomate, The American Board of Prosthodontics</P></DIV>
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<P>•Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists</P></DIV>
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<P>•Fellow, The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics</P></DIV>
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<P>•Member, American Dental Association</P></DIV>
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<P>•Member, Arizona Dental Association</P></DIV>
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<P>•Member, Central Arizona Dental Society</P>
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<P> Dr. Bleeker served as a prosthodontist in the United States Army Reserves. He cared for the troops in Iraq with the 380th Medical Company-Dental Service</P>
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Prosthodontics
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Dr. Michael Bleekeranswered
Prosthodontics 30 years experience
Denture adhesives: It is important to clean the denture and gums daily. This includes removing any residual denture adhesive. Try using a soft bristled tooth brush or a ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Bleekeranswered
Prosthodontics 30 years experience
Denture Adhesives: The choice of a denture adhesive is a personal preference. There are 3 categories to choose from, pastes, powders and pads. I suggest comparing all 3 ... Read More
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Prosthodontics 30 years experience
Prriodontitis: If you're see a small amount of blood in your saliva after you brush and floss it is possible you have gingival inflammation. Gingival inflammation is... Read More
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Prosthodontics 30 years experience
False teeth: Dr wison popenoe found a mandible in honduras while on an archeological dig in 1931. The mandible was dated to ad 600. The mandible had three pieces o... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bleeker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bleeker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
Residency
VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Awards
Oral Pathology Award, American Academy of Oral Pathology
Affiliations
American Board of Prosthodontics
American College of Prosthodontists
American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
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