John Hodges, DDS

John Hodges, DDS
Hodges John A DDS 27015 169th Pl SE 100 Covington, WA 98003
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John Hodges, DDS

Dr. John A. Hodges created Dental Implant Solutions to simplify treatment solutions for patients in today’s every changing dental implant field. At Dental Implant Solutions, dental implants are our specialty. All of your dental implant needs, from surgery to restoration, maintenance, and repair, are offered at our facility. By offering only dental implant care, Dr. Hodges is able to spend all of his time focusing on the best available implant options, the newest trends, and the most predictable and safest techniques. We have an extensive assortment of state-of-the art instruments and equipment designed for dental implant treatment, which can aid in making your treatment more predictable and often more comfortable. Unlike the traditional model of having multiple doctors involved in the planning and execution of your dental implant treatment, Dr. Hodges is able to plan your best treatment option, perform the surgery, and restore your dental implants. For patients who require extra care due to their medical health, who have limited remaining bone to support their implants, or who have the desire for the deepest sedation, Dr. Hodges has partnered with Dr. David Molen, an oral surgeon and an M.D. Dr. Molen is one of the most highly trained oral surgeons in the state. His surgical facility is located only minutes from our office, and he and Dr. Hodges can coordinate all of your extensive care needs. We are also proud to have Dr. Joey Haynes, a periodontal specialist, to perform any complex soft tissue “gum” surgery at our facility. We can ensure the best and most esthetic outcome for your care, while often saving you time and money, with this great dental team.


Dr. Hodges began restoring dental implants in 2001. He is extensively trained in implant surgery, implant restoration, and the lab processes associated with building your restoration. Dr. Hodges has restored over 100 full-arch “All-On-4” fixed implant bridges. He lectures nationally for Nobel Biocare and Neoss on “All-On-4” restorations. Dr. Hodges has a reputation as a skilled and compassionate doctor, and he is honored to have been selected to Seattle Metropolitan’s “Top Dentists” three years in a row by his peers.


Experience

Dr. John Hodges graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in 1993. He served in the U. S. Navy Dental Corps at Pearl Harbor for 3 years before relocating to Washington. While in the Navy, Dr. Hodges was honored to work part-time at CILHI (Central Identification Lab, HI) identifying the remains of MIA’s from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII. Dr. Hodges has placed and restored over 1500 dental implants. Utilizing technology to improve your comfort and treatment success is very important to him. He is constantly attending continuing education covering all aspects of dental implant care, from surgery and restoration to lab processes and CAD technology. In fact, he is one of only a few dentists certified as a Nobel Biocare CAD technician in Washington State. He completed the one year fellowship program at the California Implant Institute and he is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Hodges is renowned for his ability to plan successful dental implant treatments and to trouble shoot and fix problems with existing dental implants. He serves as a mentor and consultant to doctors and dental labs throughout the West Coast.


Hobbies

Dr. Hodges enjoys sport driving, traveling, bicycling, reading, and watching movies. He is an avid Formula One racing fan as well as a NY Giant, Seattle Seahawks, and USC Trojans fan. He was born in New Jersey, moved to Washington D.C., and then settled in Southern California when he was 10. He relocated to Washington in 1996 where he lives in Tacoma with his wife and 3 children.


If seeking a Dental Implants in Washington (WA), please contact Dr. John Hodges today.

Years In Practice 31
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Services Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and can serve as a foundation for individual teeth, bridges, or dentures. At Dental Implant Solutions dental implants are our specialty, and we offer a full array of services from dental implant surgery, grafting, restoration, maintenance, and repair. Often all of your dental implants needs can be performed at our facility, and in cases where extensive surgical needs exist, your surgical care is available only minutes from our Covington location.

Dental implants can be an effective long-term solution to tooth loss.

Dental implants look, feel and function like your natural teeth. Our patients are able to regain the ability to eat and smile with effortless confidence. Their quality of life is enhanced and improved with the placement of dental implants. Implants offer outstanding long term results, they are esthetically pleasing and the crowns we place on top of our implants are custom fitted and fabricated with precision.


Dental implants are fabricated from surgical grade titanium and are placed in the bone where you are missing a tooth. Placing an implant replaces the root of the tooth you lost. The implants are bio-compatible and offer strength and durability, as well as the ability to fuse to the bone, through a process called osseo-integration. Your bone is better preserved because the implant integrates with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact. Placing dental implants helps preserve the structure and contour of your face while preventing bone deterioration that naturally occurs when we lose teeth. This creates a strong foundation to support the implant abutment and implant crown, which is the next phase of the implant process.


The benefits are...

No preparation of adjacent teeth is required
They can preserve the bone, maintaining the integrity of the facial structure
They allow for superior long-term aesthetics
They are the closest replacement possible to natural teeth
They will restore lost lip support and minimize wrinkles around the mouth
They eliminate the pain of ill-fitting dentures
They are long lasting and strong



The three basic components of dental implants are: the “fixture” which is the implant that is surgically placed in the bone, the “abutment” which acts as a connector between the implant or “fixture” and the “final restoration”. The “final restoration” may be a single crown, a bridge, or an implant supported denture. Once the final restoration is attached to the implant, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak. Your new dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may even forget you lost a tooth.


After more than 20 years, the vast majority of implants placed in the United States still continue to function at peak performance. Dr. Hodges has placed and restored over 1500 implants and he uses his strong scientific background to determine if dental implants are an option for you.

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Dr. Hodges is by far the best dentist I've ever used. He's so good that despite what state I've moved to, I fly back to see him for my dental work. Both he and his staff are incredibly professional, very friendly, and very accommodating. I can't say enough--only that I wish he and his staff relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
by Stacey xxx.xxx.196.58
July 15, 2016
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Will this Dental Care provider try to get you an appointment ASAP if you have an emergency?
Absolutely
Did your teeth cleaning feel rushed?
Definitely!
Did you receive sample toothbrushes or toothpaste to take home?
Yes
Do you feel like this provider's office is well staffed?
Yes
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June 18, 2014
Did this dentist give you your invoice promptly?
Yes, they gave me one when I asked
Did this provider show attention to detail?
Absolutely! They are always very careful and meticulous
Was this provider sympathetic to your situation?
Yes, they were sympathetic and caring
by Anonymous
June 05, 2011
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