A native of Alabama, R. David Roden Jr., DMD, MD, was born and raised in Albertville. He attended Auburn University where he received a BS in Pre-health, Zoology. During a hospital experience course, Dr. Roden realized that primary care medicine was not his destiny. After working in a dental office and speaking with his friend and dentist, he was inspired to explore the dental path and was accepted to the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. In dental school, he discovered that in order to use all of his knowledge and skills, as well as enjoy the ability to apply medicine to dentistry daily, becoming an oral surgeon would be his goal. Providing services that have the ability to not only remove pain but also restore necessary function and aesthetics for patients makes every day a new challenge for Dr. Roden.
In May of 2010, Dr. Roden joined the long-respected oral surgery practice of Dr. H. Newton Burton. Dr. Burton retired four years later, and Dr. Roden took over the practice, which is now Roden Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery. Dr. Roden loves practicing in Birmingham with its small-town feel, great food, and abundant culture and entertainment. He would like his patients to know that they can expect to have a comforting experience from start to finish and that he will provide customized options for each patient with their best interest in mind. Not only that but, in many cases, you can have your consultation and your surgery on the same day. You will be well-informed, respected, comfortable, and cared for. Our entire team cares for people, not dental problems!
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In 2002, Dr. Roden graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He received many honors, including the coveted Dean’s Medal, given to one graduating dental student each year, based on academic, service, and leadership accomplishments. He was also inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the dental honor fraternity.
After dental school, Dr. Roden began his six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During this residency, Dr. Roden completed medical school and was awarded his MD in 2005. He received specialized training in surgical principles, medicine, oral and facial surgery, trauma surgery, general surgery, and anesthesia. He spent one year as a chief resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery at UAB before completing his residency in 2008. Dr. Roden practiced for two years as an assistant professor at UAB hospital before entering private practice.
Dr. Roden is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He holds licenses in dentistry and medicine in Alabama.
Dr. Roden is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Birmingham District Dental Society, Alabama Dental Association, American Dental Association, UAB School of Dentistry Alumni Association, McCallum Alumni Association, Alabama Oral Surgery Association, Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Alabama Society of OMS (the state component of AAOMS).
Dr. Roden has published several articles discussing various oral surgery topics. He has also given lectures locally and regionally. He is married to Melissa Talbert of Pensacola, Florida, and they live with their son and daughter in the Birmingham area. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, bird hunting, and fishing.
