Dr. Michael Jones is dedicated to serving his patients. For over 30 years he has been balancing a career dedicated to comprehensive dentistry, serving both his country and his community.
After graduating from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1983, Dr. Jones served as a Dental Officer in the United States Air Force for twenty years; 7 years of active duty, and 13 years in the reserves. Dr. Jones received extensive post-doctoral education during his military service, including training in Advanced Prosthodontics and the treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders.
Dr. Jones started out in private practice in 1990 when he was invited by Dr. Roger Riley to join his office in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Riley was a renowned educator and former full-time faculty member of the USC School of Dentistry with a passion for gnathology, the science of how teeth come together. It was during his work with Dr. Riley that the foundation was laid for Dr. Jones’ zeal in creating solutions for individuals with esthetic and functional concerns.
The time-tested principles that he learned early in his career have served him well. Dr. Jones is an expert in solving esthetic and functional problems due to tooth wear, damaged and lost teeth, as well as occlusion and bite disorders. Dr. Jones aims to balance health functions and esthetics using the latest in-office dental technologies. He has mastered the most current innovations in dentistry through continuing education at The Dawson Academy where he is both a Scholar and an Ambassador. The Dawson Academy is renowned for its courses in continuing education; dedicated to teaching a comprehensive approach to dentistry with concentrations in occlusion, temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and esthetic restorative dentistry.
Dr. Jones is also a Faculty Club Member of Spear Education, which is considered one of the leading providers of dental continuing education for clinical expertise. Drawing upon his additional training, Dr. Jones aims to balance health, function and esthetics using the latest techniques and technology.
His numerous professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Association Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Equilibration Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics.