Meet David C. Swiderski, DDS, MD
Board Certified Oral Surgeon in Salem OR
Dr. David C. Swiderski was born in the San Francisco Bay area and raised in Southern Utah. He attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in medical biology. He attended Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was involved in many extracurricular activities, including being the president of his class. After earning his DDS degree with High Distinction, he was accepted directly into a residency program for training as a specialist.
Dr. Swiderski completed a six-year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Some of the first orthognathic (jaw) and dental implant surgery procedures performed in the United States were done at the Mayo Clinic by some of Dr. Swiderski’s instructors.
While at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, Dr. Swiderski was trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, including management of a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions, including wisdom tooth removal and management of facial pathology. He can also diagnose and treat facial injuries and perform a full range of dental implant procedures and bone grafting. In addition, Dr. Swiderski also received comprehensive training in the administration of general anesthesia and intravenous sedation.
Dr. Swiderski is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, which places him in an exclusive category of oral surgeons. To become a board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Swiderski was required to demonstrate extensive training, experience, and knowledge in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon by passing both a written examination and a rigorous oral examination by the certifying board. Successful completion of this process by Dr. Swiderski means that you are assured he is extremely competent in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Swiderski is trained both as a physician and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The residency training program at the Mayo Clinic is integrated with the Mayo Medical School, meaning that while in training, he obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree and is licensed to practice medicine in addition to dentistry in the State of Oregon.
As a dedicated husband and father of three children, Dr. Swiderski has many interests outside of oral surgery, including running and traveling.
Dr. David C. Swiderski is honored to be voted 2025’s Best Oral Surgeon in the Willamette Valley.
Dental Associations:
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- American Dental Association
- American Medical Association
- Marion-Polk Dental Society
- Northbank Surgical Center
- Oregon Dental Association
- Oregon Medical Association
- Silverton Hospital
Looking for the Best Oral Surgeon in Salem OR?
You can count on Dr. Swiderski and his many years of experience when you're in need of surgical care. Contact us today!
Mid-Valley Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery
Patient Testimonial
Wow, what a pleasant environment! A team of kind, courteous, attentive individuals even as I spoke of psychological barriers in this endeavor due to past experiences of similar basic needs. For they are true Guardians of Angels who have miraculously bound together especially for man’s struggle in life! I am 65 years of age. I sat in that lonely dentist chair waiting for the dark unknown past to happen all over again. And in minutes I was out of that chair and OUT OF MY PAIN. The Doctor even called me later that evening to within his great concern of the welfare of a fellow spirit in the flesh upon this planet! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! May the LORD give special Blessings to each and every one of these exceptional beings, Amen. The Office and Healing place of Doctor David C. Swiderski!
- Lee C
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A big thank you to mid valley, I'm a truck driver that is never around much and do not have a regular dentist, I called mid valley and explained my problem I was having and my situation of limited time, I applaud them for the way they worked with me, they even called me several times when they had cancellations while I was still out on the road and couldn't get there. The day of the procedure everyone took great care of me and explained everything, That evening the Dentist him self called me at home to make sure I was doing OK. To me they went over and beyond caring for me. Thank You Mid Valley!!!!
- Rodger B
