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Riverbend Dental Clinic, LLC
Salem, OR
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Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Bio
Michelle Aldrich, DMD, BSDH started practicing as a dental hygienist in the Salem area in 1992. After raising her children (two boys), she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist.
Dr. Aldrich graduated from dental school in 2008. She started a brand new practice in West Salem, Oregon, with her best friend, Dr. Kimberly R. Ross, DDS, BSDH. The practice has grown and now employs 9 staff and serves thousands of patients in the greater Salem area.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
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8 Answers
19 Agrees
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 13 years experience
Root Canals can fail: Upper molars have great variation in their nerve canal structure. It can be difficult to find all the canals in order to properly clean and fill them. If a canal is missed during the original root canal, it can become painful and infected later - sometimes many years later.
Another possible cause could be a crack in the root. Your dentist will do tests to determine the cause.
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 13 years experience
Unclear: Your questions are unclear. Jaw size discrepancy problems need to be addressed by an Orthodontist. They may also work in conjunction with an Oral Surgeon if the problem is severe. At your age, surgery may be indicated. Your lip may appear heavy because of the position of your upper teeth/jaw.
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 13 years experience
Unclear: Your questions are unclear. Jaw size discrepancy problems need to be addressed by an Orthodontist. They may also work in conjunction with an Oral Surgeon if the problem is severe. At your age, surgery may be indicated.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Aldrich is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Aldrich is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry, OR
Graduated 2008MD
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