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Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS

Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 74 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (74 reviews)

Practice

2875 Sabre St Ste 260 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Ford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ford

4.9
74 ratings, 53 with a written review
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Excellent dental care and services.
Dr. Ford and his team were excellent professionals and put me at ease.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Barry Jones – Oct 25, 2023
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I would highly recommend Dr. ford. Very profession
Dr. Ford and his assistant made me feel very comfortable and at ease. He was very personable and gave me great understanding of what the procedure would be. as a person who doesn’t like to visit Dentist offices dr. Ford was very reassuring, which made my experience very pleasant. Dr. Ford has a great bedside manner. He is very professional, and works with a spirit of excellent. My procedure was done very quickly and I had peace leaving the office. Thank you Dr. ford for the wonderful job you do!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Johnny Griggs – Sep 28, 2023
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Superb!
Dr. Ford was thorough and detailed in his information, both during pre-op evaluation and on the day of surgery. His thoroughness is combined with great personal warmth and a caring attitude. The surgery and the initial days of post-op healing have gone very well. Instructions and prescribed meds have been very helpful in keeping pain, swelling, and bleeding to minimal and normal levels for my tooth extraction and bone graft procedure. VERY PLEASED!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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H J D – Aug 05, 2023
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Great treatment
I’m scared of needles and have never been put under. But Dr. Ford and his staff made it such a comfortable experience and now my recovery had been going great! So thankful he did my surgery
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 27, 2023
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took the fear out about procedure
Dr Ford explan all I needed know about my procedure
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Algier Johnson – Mar 23, 2023
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Absolutely the best of the best!
The office was clean, modern and staffed with knowledgeable people. Of particular note, Laurie and her boss, Giselle went out of their way to solve a problem I had concerning medication. Without their help, I would have had to postpone the procedure until the issue could be resolved.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2023
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Awesome work!
This has to be one of the most considerate and gentle Oral Surgery practices that I have ever been treated at. I had a tooth extracted this morning and have been pain free all day. Dr. Ford and his staff are exceptional. I would highly recommend them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Easy peasy! – Feb 11, 2023
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Awesome work.
Dr. Ford, Nicki and the rest of the OST staff do great work and my new implants are in great shape. They are always happy to answer my questions and take the time to explain options.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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BAS – Feb 03, 2023
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Excellent Costumer Care
Entire team was friendly and helpful.I had oral surgery done by Dr ford and his lovely assistant Niki.Dr.Ford went above my expectation on my wisdom tooth removal.I remember Gemma help me with care.Dr.Ford even called same day after surgery to check if everything is okay.I just want to say thank you so much to the entire team who assist me.They really handled me with care.I would highly recommend Dr.Ford and all his staff members.I would give them more than 5 star if i could.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Reina Moster – Jan 29, 2023
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Excellent
Dr. Ford has a great bedside manner. He was thorough in his exam and made sure we understood everything from start to finish.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2023
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Confidence
My second experience with implant surgery. Both experiences have inspired confidence and I would choose Dr Ford again
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Melodie Roxas – Jan 26, 2023
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Extractions
When I went to Dr. Ford to have teeth extracted I was immediately put at ease by the staff and Dr. Ford. He explained exactly what he was doing and stopped from time to time during the procedure to continue to inform me about the process and to ask if I was okay. The procedure was a success and Dr. Ford followed up personally with a phone call to me later that same evening to make sure that I was okay and to remind me of what I should be doing for the healing process to be speedy. The call not only touched my heart but my husband was very impressed as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Helena Gray – Jan 21, 2023
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Reassuring and kind
He told me what he was doing and what I would feel during the procedure
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 17, 2022
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Great Place
Surgery when well it done so fast and I didn't feel a thing and later after the surgery Dr Ford called to check on me I thought that was very caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 13, 2022
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Great oral surgeon!
Have had 5 visits over 2 years including one surgery for cyst in jaw. Excellent at explaining issues and options in layman's terms. Also a great surgeon.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joe F – Sep 22, 2022
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Oral Surgery
Had Oral Surgery done by Dr. Ford. Excellent beside manners from him and the staff. Procedure went so excellent had no afterwards pain. This office is so professional and top notched with medical services. I’m a healthcare worker therefore to see this level of care displayed they deserve twenty stars because five don’t don’t it for their expertise. Kudos to the surgeon Dr.Ford and his amazing staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 16, 2022
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Great experience. I was guide by Dr Ford and supporting staff through each step of the process and couldn't have been in better surroundings. Medicines were available at my local Rite Aid as promised and I was even called the morning after to see if I was okay. I have been a patient since 2009 and would never go anywhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 15, 2022
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Everything went well.
Everything was well organized and the technicians new well what they were doing.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Arthur W Kennis Sr – Jun 25, 2022
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My visit was stopped before it was nothing but excellent! I typically am afraid of dentist but in this case I had to have oral surgery on my mouth and I feared it but once meeting dr. Ford and his staff on Friday morning August 20th I felt a little anxious but dr. Ford was very courteous very kind very gentle and very informant and his staff make me feel like family excellent staff above reproach I would definitely recommend dr. Ford to anyone that needs Oral Surgery and what I love is that doctor for it calls you after you go home to see how you're feeling not only is he concerned about you while you in his office but once you leave he continues to be concerned about you doctors like that gives us hope that there are still good people in the world keep doing what you doing. The Ford and staff may God keep you safe and prosperous in all your endeavors
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thalia Adams – Aug 21, 2021
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Very professional had no problems at all
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Davenport – Aug 07, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Three doctors, one team, one goal: To provide exceptional care with uncompromising standards.

Drs. Ford, Guter, and Gray possess over 55 years of oral surgery experience and deliver advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical care that...
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biography

Dr. Melvin Ford has been a partner with Oral Surgery of Tidewater since 1995. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received a bachelor's degree with honors in chemistry. In 1982, he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from...read more
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Oral Surgery

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  • Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1982
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
  • Scott Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Vcu/mcv

    Undergraduate School, 1978

Locations

Practice

Office2875 Sabre St Ste 260 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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  • Hours
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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