Voted Best Dentist in Los Angeles 2025 by Los Angeles Magazine
Voted Best Dentist in Los Angeles 2025 by Los Angeles Magazine
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army Dental Corps
Inventor/Patent Owner
Private Practice, Los Angeles, California
Following a distinguished 32-year career in the U.S. Army as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a commander and a medical researcher, Dr. Hale collaborated with KLS Martin to develop ground-breaking solutions for jaw deformities.
As a result of this collaboration, Dr Hale is pleased to introduce the KLS Martin Preprosthetic — the only FDA-approved, patient-specific device, for the treatment of edentulous ridge deformities.
This innovative product by KLS Martin allows patients to avoid the complications and failures often
experienced with traditional dental implants. It offers a more predictable and durable solution, backed
by advanced engineering and surgical expertise.
Education and Credentials
Robert G. Hale, DDS, COL (Ret.)
Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
With decades of advanced training, academic leadership, and clinical experience, Dr. Robert G. Hale brings a distinguished background in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Academic Background
Teaching & Academic Appointments
Clinical Faculty
UCLA School of Dentistry since 1990
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Board Certification & Professional Recognition
Leadership and Clinical Practice
In 1989, Dr. Hale founded his full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Northridge, California. Over the following years, he held several key leadership roles at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, including:
Dr. Hale has also served as:
Military Service
Colonel Robert G. Hale, DDS (Ret.) began his military career in 1977 after graduating from UCLA. Over three decades, he became a leader in trauma care, surgical innovation, and humanitarian medicine—shaping the future of craniomaxillofacial surgery for both soldiers and civilians.
He served early tours in Korea (1981) and Hawaii (1982–1985), and after 9/11, was deployed to Kuwait, Iraq (2003–2004), and Afghanistan (2004), where he performed hundreds of facial trauma surgeries. In 2005,
he left private practice in Los Angeles to lead surgical programs at Brooke Army Medical Center, later directing craniomaxillofacial research for the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and advising the
Army Surgeon General.
Dr. Hale has published extensively and lectured internationally on battlefield trauma and reconstructive surgery. In 2009, he received the Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Discover Magazine, and the book Hurt by Dr. Catherine Musemeche.
Throughout his 32-year career, Dr. Hale was honored with some of the military’s highest awards, including:
He retired from active duty in 2014 and now applies his expertise and commitment to innovation in civilian surgical practice.
Inventions and Patents
Surgical Inventions and Patents Owned by Dr. Robert G. Hale
Dr. Robert G. Hale, DDS, COL (Ret.), is not only an oral and maxillofacial surgeon but also an inventor whose innovations have transformed surgical practices and patient care. His dedication to advancing the field is evident through his numerous patents and groundbreaking inventions.
Patents and Innovations
Publications and Presentations
Publications and Lectures on Combat Trauma and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Robert G. Hale, DDS, COL (Ret.), is a globally recognized authority in the fields of combat trauma, craniomaxillofacial surgery, and regenerative medicine. Over his career, Dr. Hale has contributed extensively to the scientific community, authoring peer-reviewed journal articles, clinical research, surgical technique guides, and expert panel recommendations.
His work has helped shape best practices in both military and civilian trauma care—earning him international recognition as a creative leader in facial trauma and surgical innovation.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Dr. Hale has contributed to a wide range of medical and surgical journals including:
Core Areas of Research and Publication
Global Lectures and Media Recognition
Dr. Hale has presented at military medical symposia, international trauma conferences, and academic institutions worldwide. His research has also been featured in:
Publication Highlights
Among his most influential works:
For a complete list of Dr. Hale’s peer-reviewed publications and co-authored works, visit Dr. Hale's Wikipedia page.
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