Rear Admiral Bruce A. Doll

A graduate of Colgate University, Rear Adm. Doll began his Navy service when he was competitively selected for the 1925I program and was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Upon graduation from the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dentistry with a DDS in 1981, he was commissioned a lieutenant. He completed a general practice residency at the Buffalo General Hospital in 1982. His first assignment was the Naval Branch Dental Clinic, China Lake, Calif., as an assistant dental officer in 1982. A year later, Doll was assigned to 1st FSSG, Camp Pendleton as the officer in charge, 1st Battalion Service Support Group. He served as dental department head in  USS Juneau (LPD 10) from 1985 to 1987. During WESTPAC he earned the surface warfare officer qualification.

Doll attended the Naval Dental School and received a certificate in periodontology in 1989. He was reassigned as Periodontics department head and training officer at the dental clinic, U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, Md. He also qualified as an offshore sailing captain for the USNA midshipmen sailing program.

In 1992, Doll affiliated with the Naval Reserve, NR BUMED 106, Washington, DC, and served as training officer. While assigned to NR Norfolk 106 from 1994-1996, he served as administrative officer. In his next assignment, he reported to the 14th Dental Company as the officer in charge, Detachment 2, 14th Dental Company. In 1998, he reported as the executive officer and later (acting) commanding officer, 14th Dental Company, Fort Dix, N.J. The 4th Dental Battalion awarded him the Officer of the Year. He received a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Pennsylvania State University in 2000.

Commencing in October, 2001, Doll assumed command of the 4th Dental Battalion. In October, 2003, he reported to REDCOM Mid-Atlantic as the REDCOM dental officer. In October 2005, he served as commanding officer, NR OHSU NNMC Bethesda. In September 2007, he deployed as the commanding officer, Navy Expeditionary Medical Unit. The unit participated in joint support of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany during OEF/OIF. Upon his return in October 2008, Doll served as the deputy commander, Navy Medicine East and deputy chief, Navy Dental Corps. Prior to reporting to his current assignment, Doll served as chief operating officer, Rutgers University/Cleveland Clinic research consortium focusing on regenerative medicine for the wounded warrior.

Doll is a member of many professional societies and a diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. He is also a grantee of the National Institutes of Health. He has received fellowships from Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the International and American College of Dentists.

Doll’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards), Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation (3 awards), Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, Arctic Service Ribbon and other awards.