Veneer Near Me in Anchorage, AK

Dr. Joe Baggette is the co-owner of Alaska Premier Dental Group and GentleCare Dental Center. He graduated from High Point University in 1989 and from Temple University Dental School in 1993. After school, Dr. Baguette became a Bush dentist with the Indian Helath Service for 4 years. For 22 weeks of the year, he took care of the dental needs of native Alaskans, working up to 14 hours a day most days. In 1997, he joined the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. There, he was educated in emergency hospital dentistry and spent many hours working in the operating room with oral surgeons. In addition to this, Dr. Baggette took on other educational opportunities such as lectures and one-on-one clinical mentoring that honed his clinical abilities.

Dr. Rex Malcolm comes from a pharmacy background which makes his approach to dentistry different from most. When Dr. Malcolm works with his patients, he uses his experience as a pharmacist to discuss medications and overall health conditions that may be related to their oral health. Helping patients understand the connections between oral health and total body health is one of his passions. Improving the esthetics of his patients' smiles and their oral health is another.

Dr. Malcolm started his career as a pharmacist after earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia. While in school, he was an extern for the Indian Health Service in Sitka. Later, he decided that his calling was for dentistry. So, he went to dental school at the University of Louisville. Today, Dr. Malcolm specializes in many areas of dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, endodontics, removable prosthetics, Invisalign, crown work, implants, extractions, bridge work, and fillings.

Dr. Jerry Hu is a practicing dentist currently working in Anchorage and Soldotna, Alaska. His main interests in dentistry are dental sleep apnea and cosmetic dentistry, and he has done extensive research in both areas. Currently, he is working on a dental sleep medicine patent. He also lectures at national dentistry conferences all over the world.

When working with patients, Dr. Hu's goal is to positively change the lives of each of his patients by giving them new smiles. He uses award-winning technology designed by the MACVEENERS MACStudio team. He is the only dentist to win the multi-national grand prize MAC MODEL Search by MACSTUDIO award. Overall, he views dental work as both an art form and a science and has a deep passion for helping others using life-changing dentistry.

Dr. Hu attended Soldotna High School and graduated in 1991. He earned local, state, and national scholarships that led to him being accepted into the competitive dual-degree "Preferred Admissions Program" at the University of Michigan. This allowed him to earn his bachelor's and doctorate degrees by the age of 24. While attending Michigan Dental School, Dr. Hu completed his study titled, "Searching for practical methods to monitor Streptococcus mutans levels," which earned him recognition and awards. After graduating, Dr. Hu continued his education at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). He became the first full-time Alaskan dentist to be both a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a Dental Sleep Medicine Board certificate holder. He was also the first Triple Boarded Alaskan dentist with Diplomates from ACSDD, ASBA, and ABDSM.

Dr. Hu has published his work and many peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the Dental Sleep Practice journal.

Dr. Ryan Ersland believes that the main focus of dentistry should be on meeting the needs of his patients while also ensuring they are comfortable and relaxed. To make sure that he provides his patients with high-quality dentistry and gives them with great-looking smiles, Dr. Ersland attends continuing education courses at the Spear Insititute. Dr. Ersland earned his dental degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Robert Morehead’s passion in life is helping people feel confident, be healthy, and live their best lives. His work as a practicing dentist gives him the opportunity to do each of these things every single day. He attended Oregon Health Sciences University and has been a practicing dentist for 20 years.

Dr. Brett Lopez is dedicated to taking each of his patients’ questions and concerns into consideration when creating their specialized treatment plans. Finding accurate and honest solutions to every problem is his biggest goal.

Dr. Lopez completed his undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University where he earned his biology degree. He then earned his dental degree from Temple University Dental School in 2008. Today, he is the owner of Alcan Family Dental and has over 14 years of dentistry experience.

Dr. Clint Henrie always puts his patients first. He gives his patients the freedom to craft their own treatment plans alongside him, ensuring that they feel comfortable and confident in the procedures they receive. To make even the most anxious patients feel comfortable, Dr. Henrie is a certified IV and oral sedative provider after receiving his IV sedation certificate from the University of Southern California. Dr. Henrie specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry. The most common procedures he does include implant services, same-day crowns, implant-supported dentures, oral surgery, and tooth replacement. He treats patients of all ages. He can also provide mercury amalgam removal. To make sure that his patients receive only the best quality dental care, Dr. Henrie attends continuing education courses that keep him up-to-date on current dental technologies and techniques relating to a wide range of dentistry topics including implants and soft tissue grafting. Dr. Henrie earned his BS and BA degrees in Zoology and Spanish. He minored in chemistry. He went to the University of Louisville to receive his DMD. Today, Dr. Henrie is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alaska Dental Society, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Derek Cluff has a unique dentistry background, completing most of his dental education with the United States Air Force. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, then graduated from Roseman University College of Dental Medicine. Soon after, he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. There, he completed a one-year Advanced Education General Dentistry residency program. The program refined Dr. Cluff’s knowledge and skills in all areas of dentistry such as IV sedation, surgical extractions, root canal treatment, implants, impacted third molars, and many other advanced procedures and techniques. Dr. Cluff was then stationed in Minot, North Dakota, where he worked as an official Air Force dentist and treated the dental problems of his fellow airmen. Later, he moved to Alaska with his family where he currently resides and works.

Dr. Jesse G. Hronkin is committed to providing his patients with comfortable, high-quality dentistry. He staffed his private practice with highly-trained dental hygienists, dental assistants, and front office coordinators who all share Dr. Hronkin’s passion for providing each patient with the best care and service possible.

Dr. Hronkin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology/ecology from Northern Michigan University. He then went to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree. He is a member of the Alaska Dental Society.

Dr. Jonathan Oudin began working at the Alaska Center for Dentistry in July of 2014. Originally from Dallas, TX, he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Texas A&M University. He earned his doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry. He then went on many medical missions to Quesimpuco, Bolivia. His practice offers same-day emergency appointments and is always welcoming new patients.