Remembering Bryce Williams, DDS, PC, FACS

Dr. Bryce Williams “Doc”, purchased this practice in 2017, from the original owner (Dr. John Tannyhill DDS, MD). Our team had the greatest pleasure of working with him until his passing in October of 2022. Outside of his family, the wellbeing of his patients in our practice was a top priority. He was honored to be your oral surgeon and valued the relationships he had with each of you and the community over the past 5 years.

For those of you that were lucky enough to know him as we did, we can say that he was far more than just a great oral surgeon but truly a tremendous human being. Doc truly cared about everyone that he met, from all of his team here in the office, to his patients and his colleagues in our community. You could meet him one time, and the impact he had would last a lifetime. Words cannot describe how much we miss him, and everything that he stood for – helping the community, serving those in need and so much more.

We are so appreciative of all of the kind words and messages of support that we received in the wake of his passing. To this day we continue to enjoy hearing stories of how he’s touched people’s lives in countless ways. Please continue to share that with us! It truly brightens our day, and helps keep his spirit alive. The trust you have all shown in our team means the world to us, and has been so humbling throughout this process. “Thank you” will never seem like enough, but we truly thank you for trusting us and walking through this storm with us.

Dr. Ivey, and our whole team, will continue to be here to support your oral surgery needs as they arise. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at any time. You can always text or call our office: 303-493-1933.

Education

Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Highland Hospital Trauma Center, Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California
DDS, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California
BS, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah

Professional Affiliations

Fellow – American College of Surgeons
Diplomate – American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Board Certification with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Certification – Basic Life Support
Certification – Advanced Life Support
Certification – Advanced Trauma Life Support
Certification – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Publications

Reviewer for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Witcher D, Sakai N, Williams B, Rahimian R, Anderson L (2010). Gender differences in the effects of streptozotocin- induced diabetes on parasympathetic vasodilatation in the rat submandibular gland. Arch Oral Biol, 55(10), 745-53.
Williams B, Indresano AT, O’Ryan F (2011). Venous thromboembolism in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a review of the literature. [Review]. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 69(3), 840-4.
Williams B, Currimbhoy S, Silva A, O’Ryan FS. Complications following surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: a retrospective cohort study. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 70(10), 2394-402.
Williams B, Isom A, Laureano Filho JR, O’Ryan FS (2013). Nasal airway function after maxillary surgery: a prospective cohort study using the nasal obstruction symptom evaluation scale. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 71(2), 343-50.
Bryce Williams, DDS, Marc Error, MD, David Drake, Kyle Sansom. How does the anatomy of the lingual artery limit base of tongue reduction for obstructive sleep apnea? A retrospective review of a large cohort using CT angiograms of the neck [Abstract]. AAOMS 97th Annual Meeting – October 1st, 2015.
Orb, Q, Taggart M, Williams B, Ward PD. The Incidence and Characteristics of Facial Fractures Secondary to Bicycle Trauma. [Published Abstract]. Oto-Update University of Utah Annual Meeting – June, 2016.
Tara D. Rachakonda, MD, Alika Willis, NP, Bryce Williams, DDS, Marc E. Error, MD, Krishna M. Sundar, MD (2017). Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and awake endoscopy findings in an interdisciplinary sleep clinic. Poster session presented at ATS International Conference, Washington DC.
Rachakonda T, Sundar KM, Error ME, Williams B (2017). D30-New insights into obstructive sleep apnea pathogenesis. Poster session presented at ATS 2017 International Conference, Washington, DC.
Bryce Williams, DDS (01/05/2015). Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Don’t miss out on making the diagnosis. Steve Carstensen, DDS (Eds.), Dental Sleep Practice (Winter 2015, Winter(2015), pp. 14-16). Scottsdale: DSP.
Bryce Williams, DDS (01/05/2015). Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Don’t miss out on making the diagnosis. Steve Carstensen, DDS (Eds.), Dental Sleep Practice (Winter 2015, Winter(2015), pp. 14-16). Scottsdale: DSP.

Continuing Education Courses Developed

Oral Histopathologic Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment co-developed and co-taught with Dr. Bryan Trump, DDS (University of Utah Dental School CE Course), Summer 2016.

Awards and Achievements

5280 Top Dentist, 2017
Press-Ganey Patient Satisfaction Award, Top 1% in the Nation, 2015
Press-Ganey Patient Satisfaction Award, Top 10% in the Nation, 2016
Member – Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society
Member – Tau Kappa Omega Honor Society
Arthur A. Molari Dental School Scholarship – University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Graduated Magna Cum Laude – University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
34th Annual Certificate of Excellence in Anatomy -University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Annual Inesi Prize in Physiology -University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Hardest Working Resident (2011) – Highland Hospital, Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California
Resident of the Year (2012) -Highland Hospital, Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, California