Dr. Richard W. Barnes D.D.S.
Dentist
2626 South Mooney Blvd. Suite A-C Visalia California, 93277About
Richard W. Barnes, DDS, maintains his own private practice located in Visalia, California. A pioneer in his field, Dr. Barnes is owner of the only surgery center in California that practices on people with special needs. He offers an array of services to his patients including Invisalign, restorative dentistry, and treats gum disease. Aside from his practice, Dr. Barnes is the forensic dentist for Tulare County and also has the honor of being Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Odontology. Well versed in the field of forensic dentistry, Dr. Barnes uses his dental science knowledge to identify unknown human remains and bite marks, using both physical and biological dental evidence. Giving back to his community, he also offers root canals on the police dogs of his area.
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Education and Training
Loma Linda University
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Tulare-Kings Dental Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- His desire to help people. His surgery center is the only one in California that does root canals on people with special needs.
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing and Golfing
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