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The Art and Science of Orthognathic Surgery

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from confusion to clarity…
…from fear to courage, and
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A Conversation with Dr. David Bell

On the JawHacks Podcast, Dr. David Bell discusses the art and science of orthognathic surgery—blending mindfulness, advanced 3D planning, and patient-centered care to create meaningful, life-changing outcomes.

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    I am one month post-op as of writing this and couldn’t be happier with my results! After years of dealing with breathing and sleeping issues, I decided it was time to seek professional help. Following some testing, my small airway was discovered to be the culprit, and thus my orthodontist recommended that I undergo MMA surgery. I searched extensively and consulted with countless surgeons in the field before having my first meeting with Dr. Bell. Immediately, Dr. Bell’s genuine care and attentiveness stood out to me…
    By Eclectic48672,
    May 28, 2024
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    I waited 3 years to have my surgery with Dr. Bell, and I’m really happy that I did. Dr. Bell fully addressed my concerns that a lot of other surgeons would not. For reference I came to inquire about jaw surgery because of health issues and recession caused by prior orthodontic treatment. When I was younger I underwent camouflage orthodontics, and it pushed my face back into my head. As a result I had poor breathing, poor posture, pain, and self confidence issues due to lacking in facial structure…
    By xylanthius,
    April 20, 2024
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    Absolute best jaw surgeon – I feel like a different person. I needed jaw surgery and was referred to Dr. Bell by my periodontist. My periodontist did not trust his patients with any other surgeon for jaw surgery except Dr. Bell. Dr. Bell is kind, meticulous, and extremely knowledgeable in his specialty. He has been doing jaw surgeries for 20+ years. He previously worked for Kaiser but now has his own practice. More than half of Dr. Bell’s cases are patients who come to him for a revision due to a previous jaw surgery gone wrong…
    By Tough571239,
    April 17, 2024
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    I’ve so far only done a consult with him, but, if you’re reading reviews, you’re probably not booking surgery tomorrow: you’re deciding your shortlist for who to do a consult with. So, for that, I can definitively say that Dr. Bell should be on it. Regardless of if you end up going with him or not, you’ll learn a ton and won’t regret it. He puts -a lot- of time and thought into his consults, really thinking through the details of your particular case and giving quality explanations of his thought processes…
    By Ravi R.,
    April 2, 2024
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    From my first call, I absolutely knew he would be the one operating on my face. He has a unique ability to really earn your trust by empathizing with your situation and by genuinely being a salt-of-the-earth, humble, and beautiful soul to chat with and pairs that with his unworldly knowledge of functional and aesthetic orthognathics (seriously, I don’t know how this man does it — like he genuinely lives and breathes jaws, facial bone anatomy, etc – it’s his life’s passion — like he is in it for ALL of the right reasons…
    By Karim H.,
    March 26, 2024
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    I was referred to Dr. Bell by my periodontist. My periodontist did not trust his patients with any other surgeon for jaw surgery except Dr. Bell. Dr. Bell is kind, meticulous, and extremely knowledgeable in his specialty. He has been doing jaw surgeries for 20+ years. He previously worked for Kaiser but now has his own practice in Newport Beach. More than half of Dr. Bell’s cases are patients who come to him for a revision due to a previous jaw surgery gone wrong…
    March 24, 2024
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    I had the pleasure of being under Dr.Bell’s care for my surgery first, 5 piece mandibular osteotomy. After being gaslit by other medical professionals about my deterioriating mental faculties and physical ailments, I found Dr.Bell’s email purely by happenstance, and wrote what basically was a cry for help. You see, I was suffering from numerous mental and physical issues that my general practitioner ignored or referred me to psychiatrists to numb me with SSRI’s or band aid fix with ADHD medications…
    February 14, 2024
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    My experience with Dr. Bell was nothing short of amazing. Once I met him, I could tell he was the perfect fit. His attention to detail is unparalleled compared to other surgeons I spoke to. Not only was he attentive at all times and ready to answer any questions, but he was also present after surgery and even called to check on how I was doing. He is truly dedicated to achieving the best results for you, and you can expect him to be 100% honest with you.
    February 9, 2024
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    Dr. Bell is the best Maxillofacial surgeon in the southern California area. I had my surgery with him back in 2019 and it went about as well as it could go. I did have some complications years after such as two of my teeth dying due to the surgery, but that is a somewhat common occurrence because other people have the same problem after undergoing jaw surgery. He provides great detail in what he will do and answers any questions you may have. He’s also strict when it comes to following instructions of post op care…
    December 29, 2023
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    Dr. Bell is probably hands down the worlds best surgeon. As a physician, I had to do my due diligence when it comes down to choosing a surgeon for my loved ones and family members Dr. Bell, is one of the very few surgeons not only in the United States also in the who specializes only in Orthognathic surgery. The results speak for them selves. When it comes down to a major procedure, a very few surgeons in the world can do I will not choose anyone else.
    By Calvin S.,
    August 2, 2023
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The Journey—Start to Finish

Phase 1—We Plan

Getting to know you and what you want with a telemedicine or face-to-face consultation

In-person face-to-face examination and review of dental/medical records

Initial CT or CBCT scan merged with 3dMD 3-D photography

Together, we plan your treatment to create a Virtual 3-D VTO (Visual Treatment Objective)

Phase 2—You Get Ready

Presurgical orthodontic treatment from your orthodontist

Phase 3—We Confirm Our PLan and We Do

New CT and 3-D photography, VTO confirmation, and final plan with Materialise or 3D Systems.

Surgical guides and custom titanium hardware is manufactured

Orthognathic Surgery is performed.

Bite perfected by orthodontist, and braces removed.

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