Dr. Ridge Gilley has 30 years of dental experience. He is a board certified periodontist treating all aspects of problems with the gingiva (gum tissue) and bone that support the teeth. In addition, he has extensive experience in dental implants to include a full range of surgical procedures to place dental implants and augment areas with deficient bone to facilitate dental implant placement. Dr. Gilley recently finished a 30 year career with the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, he has maintained a robust clinical practice and for the last 17 years has been on the teaching staff at the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residencies at Andrews & Bolling Air Force Bases. Dr. Gilley is also an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Periodontics, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda MD