Gregory P. Richardson

Doctor Richardson received his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky University. After graduating with honors at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, he continued on to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In 1994 he joined Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Nashville. He also currently serves as clinical associate faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Doctor Richardson is committed to achieving clinical excellence through continuous educational pursuits. He practices the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including cleft reconstruction, laser surgery, and obstructive sleep apnea. He has a robust orthognathic jaw reconstruction practice, performing over 300 jaw corrections throughout the past twenty years. In addition, he has an interest in maxillofacial bone grafting and implant reconstruction.

Although education has been paramount throughout his life, Doctor Richardson has many personal interests. After excelling in high school and collegiate athletics, he still pursues tennis, golf, scuba, surfing, and is an avid snowboarder. He also plays piano, mandolin, and guitar, and enjoys playing music with friends and family. He travels frequently and has visited Ukraine as a consultant for Piragov University.

As a multi-rated instrument pilot, Doctor Richardson participates with “Angel Flight”, providing air transportation for those in need of specialized care. He hopes to pair his passion for aviation with his surgical expertise to provide both services in the future.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Private Practice
Oral and Maxillofacial Associates of Nashville
1994 - present
Assistant Faculty
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2000 - present

EDUCATION

Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science 1981-1985
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Medicine
1985-1989

INTERNSHIP

Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Hampton, Virginia
1989-1990

RESIDENCY

Vanderbilt. University Medical Center
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1990-1994
Chief Resident
1993-1994

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

National Board of Dental Examiners - 1989
Southern Regional Board Examination - 1989
Forensic Certification - 1990
Advanced Trauma Life Support - 1992
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - 1990 - present
Anesthesia Certification Tennessee - 1994
Dental licensure Tennessee - 1994
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - 1996

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Dental Association
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Tennessee Dental Association
Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Nashville Dental Society

AWARDS AND HONORS

Western Kentucky University College Heights Academic Scholarship
Order of Omega Honor Society (ULSD)
The Dephi Society Honor Society (ULSD)
Beta Delta Honor Society (ULSD)
Phi Delta Honor Society (ULSD)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinical Assistant Faculty
Interfaith Dental Clinic Volunteer Faculty

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS

Pre-radiation"Dental Treatment in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient
ULSD 1989

The Effect of Position in COPD patients
1990, Norfolk Virginia

The Physiology of Surgical Stress
Fluid/Electrolyte and Acid Base Disturbances
Management 0 Orbital Fractures
Orthognathic Surgery: Stability and Relapse Considerations
Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures
Management of Mandibular Cysts
1990-1994 Vanderbilt Teaching Conferences

Management of Infections in the Compromised Host
1994 Southern Resident Workshop; Augusta, Ga

Nasal Tube Switch: Converting from Nasal to Oral Endotracheal Tube without Extubation
1993, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery National Meeting

MISSIONS

Pirigov Memorial Medical University, Vinnitsa, Ukraine
Private Consultations for Orthognathic Surgery

PUBLICATIONS

Werther, J.R., Richardson, G.P., Mclwain, M.R.
Nasal Tube Switch: Converting from Nasal to Oral Endotracheal Tube without Exubation
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Suppl 3 51 (8): 168, 1993

Werther, JR., Richardson, G.P., Mclwain, M.R.
Nasal Tube Switch: Converting from Nasal to Oral Endotracheal Tube without Extubation
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, September 1993