Dr. Michael J. Belton, DDS, MD

Expert Publications

• Galileo imaging of atmospheric emissions from Io.
• Spectrographic detection of topographic features on Mars.
• Extreme ultraviolet observations from voyager 2 encounter with jupiter.
• Planetary explorations.
• Ultraviolet observations of venus from mariner 10: preliminary results.
• Extreme ultraviolet observations from voyager 1 encounter with jupiter.
• Mercury's Atmosphere from Mariner 10: Preliminary Results.
• P/Halley: the quintessential comet.
• Dynamics of interplanetary dust.
• Fan blade injury to the maxillofacial region: a case report.
• Evidence for non-synchronous rotation of Europa. Galileo Imaging Team.
• Episodic plate separation and fracture infill on the surface of Europa. Galileo Imaging Team.
• High-temperature silicate volcanism on Jupiter's moon Io.

Media Releases

Get to know Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Michael J. Belton, who serves patients in Corona, California.

A top professional in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Belton lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at the Center for Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery. 

With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in the full range of oral surgery, from wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. He can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Belton earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and Doctor of Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, and completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center. Later, he completed his preliminary internship in General Surgery at Fairview General Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic and finally a one-year fellowship at the Kaiser Permanente Foundation Hospital of Los Angeles in Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). The ABOMS is the certifying board for the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States and is recognized and approved by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association.

In his professional experience, Dr. Belton serves on staff at RC Dental Care in Rancho Cucamonga, California, as well as San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, California.

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, he is an active member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.

Recognized for his dedication to his field, Dr. Belton has been the recipient of the Top Inland Empire Dentists in 2012 by Inland Empire Magazine, and Top Dentists in 2018 by Top Dentists Magazine.

Additional Information

Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Michael J. Belton, DDS, MD, Welcomes Patients at the Center for Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery in Corona, CA

Michael J. Belton, DDS, MD, is a top oral and maxillofacial surgeon who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at the Center for Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery in Corona, CA. The Center provides a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. With twenty-five years of experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, he specializes in the full range of oral surgery from wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. Dr. Belton also serves on staff at RC Dental Care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Throughout his career, he has been honored with the Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2016) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014) by vitals.com. For more information about Michael J. Belton, DDS, please visit https://www.cofisddsmd.com/michael-j-belton-dds-md/.

Michael J. Belton, DDS, MD, is a 1991-graduate of Case Western Reserve University. His postgraduate training includes his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency served at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, CA (1991-1996). Dr. Belton completed his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, in 2002. He attained board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Furthermore, he was been recognized as a Top Inland Empire Dentist by Inland Empire Magazine in 2012. Dr. Belton is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. For more information about Michael J. Belton, DDS, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/552749-Michael-Belton-Oral-and-Maxillofacial-Surgeon.

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