Dr. Allen D. McCaghren D.M.D., M.S., P.C.
Dentist
1815 Somerville Road Decatur Alabama, 35601About
A group practice of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry,orthodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics, implants and endodontics available
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Education and Training
University of Alabama
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Dental Pediatrics, orthodontics, sleep apnea appliances,
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association,American Academy Dental Sleep Medicine
Articles and Publications
Thesis Published - Effect of stannous Fluoride on enamel dissolution/measured by microhardness and chemical analysis. 1970
What do you attribute your success to?
The Belief of Never Giving Up
Areas of research
Effects of flouride on tooth enamel, measuring by microhardness and chemical analysis
Philanthropic Initiatives
Compassion International, St JudeChildren Hospital, Wounded Warriors Project, Shriner's Hospital for Children
Teaching and speaking
1970- 1972 University Of Alabama,Birmingham faculty member Department Of Pedodontics
Hobbies / Sports
- Karate,Judo
Favorite professional publications
- JADA, Sleep
Areas of research
Effects of flouride on tooth enamel, measuring by microhardness and chemical analysis
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