About - Dr. Tifford

Dr. John I. Tifford has been practicing dentistry in Charles County since 1973. His office has been at the present location since October 1984.

Dr. Tifford pursued his undergraduate studies at UCLA. He received his DDS from Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. He also practiced dentistry in the Dependent Clinic at Ft. Mead. Dr. Tifford served in the Vietnam conflict in the 68th medivac hospital in 1971 and in the 38th dental detachment in 1972.

Dr. Tifford is a general dentist with post graduate studies in occlusion and tooth morphology from Georgetown, fixed prosthestics from Boston, occlusion and TMJ & Porcelain from the Pankey Institute, office management & design from Pride Institute and fixed prosthetics from Gordon Christensen. He was trained at Harvard in implant dentistry.

Dr. Tifford participates in the following organizations:

	Academy of Osseointegration Website The Academy encourages open communication and the exchange of ideas and experiences between members. This section of the web site is intended to enhance this communication process and to further develop the relationship that exists between the members of our community.
	American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry To promote the integration of dental esthetics into the total spectrum of oral health care and provide a leadership role for the profession by defining the highest artistic, scientific and ethical standards through research, publications and educational presentations.
	American Association of Endodontists The American Association of Endodontists promotes the exchange of ideas on the scope of the specialty of endodontics; stimulates endodontic research studies among its members; and encourages the highest standard of care in the practice of endodontics.
	International Academy of Gnathology Dr. Beverly B. McCollum is considered the "Father of Gnathology." Dr. Harvey Stallard, an orthodontist, proposed the word Gnathology. It is derived from "Gnathos," meaning jaw and "ology," meaning study of, or knowledge of.
	Pankey Institute The Institute, a not-for-profit educational institute, is composed of seven Continuum Levels and a variety of Special Studies that go far beyond just tips and techniques for improving your clinical skills. Back \| Home \| Forward