Education
- Purdue University
- Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Dr. Relle grew up in South Bend, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, and he continued his education at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He came to Southern California for his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and then chose to stay in the area.
Certification(s)
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Division of Otolaryngology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Relle is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Dr. Relle is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a former examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a past reviewer for the American Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Interests
When he is not working, Dr. Relle enjoys all of the outdoor activities that Southern California has to offer, including cycling, hiking, and watersports. He also sets aside time to mentor pre-doctoral students with a career interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery at USC and UCLA, and he co-chairs the Dentofacial Conference in Graduate Orthodontics at USC.
About Dr. Relle
Dr. Relle was attracted to oral and maxillofacial surgery — jaw surgery specifically — while in dental school. Oral surgeon mentors during dental school inspired him with the profound impact that corrective jaw surgery had on their patient’s quality of life. After residency, he spent the first 23 years of his career as a staff oral surgeon in a large hospital-based group practice where he had an opportunity to gain broad experience in many disciplines of major oral and maxillofacial surgery. Over 10 years ago he chose to move into private practice and to focus on corrective jaw surgery which has always been his passion. Dr. Relle sincerely enjoys getting to know his patients and collaborating with practitioners throughout the dental and medical profession in delivering the highest possible standard of care.
