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Summary
Dr. Thomas R. Bales has been in the exclusive practice of orthodontics since 1976. He received his dental degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and completed his specialty training in orthodontics at the University of California in Los Angeles. An active member in both, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Bales is also Past President of the Marin County Dental Society, a component of the California and American Dental Associations. He is a board-certified orthodontist and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a distinction held by only roughly 25% of practicing orthodontists.
Dr. Tom was honored in March 2004 when the new UCLA Orthodontic Clinic was dedicated the DR. THOMAS R. BALES ORTHODONTIC CLINIC at UCLA, for his leadership, dedication and philanthropy to the Orthodontic Residency Program there.
Dr. Tom was honored in March 2004 when the new UCLA Orthodontic Clinic was dedicated the DR. THOMAS R. BALES ORTHODONTIC CLINIC at UCLA, for his leadership, dedication and philanthropy to the Orthodontic Residency Program there.
Quick Facts
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Bales Orthodontics
1713 Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947 Tel: (415) 897-3141
Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: University of Pennsylvania | Med School: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine | Med School: UCLA | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Reed Bales has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Reed Bales has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Dental Surgery, California, Inactive
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