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Riverbend Dental Clinic, LLC
Salem, OR
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Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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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
Doctor Q&A
8 Answers
13 Agrees
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
Wine is acidic.: Wine is acidic. If you have exposed roots from recession or wear on the biting surfaces of the teeth there is exposed dentin. The acids open up the ... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 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 Su... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
HPV & Oral Cancer: HPV - Human Papilloma Virus - has many different types. Of the about 100 types, only about 10% are related to cancers. However, do not downplay that... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
Good start.: You've done all the right things and since the pain is persisting you need to see a dentist or oral surgeon. Some of the next steps could include x-r... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
Have a dental check: There are many causes for sore gums, cheek and jaw. I would give them 1 week to heal from the smokeless tobacco. If it does not fully go away, sched... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
Floor of Mouth Lumps: Lumps under the tongue can have a multitude of causes. It could be anything from a plugged salivary gland to a cancerous tumor. You need to seek the... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 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 Su... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michelle Aldrichanswered
Dentistry 14 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... Read More
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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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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