Dr. Dustin J Hopkin DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Dustin J Hopkin DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4/5(24)
1377 E 3900 S Ste 104 Salt Lake City UT, 84124
Rating

4/5

About

Dustin J. Hopkin, DDS, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Hopkin Oral Surgery in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also practices at American Fork Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics in American Fork, UT, Layton Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics in Layton, UT, Midvale Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics in Midvale, UT, Monarch Dental in Clinton, UT, and West Jordan Modern Dentistry in West Jordan, UT. According to his practice website, “his interest in oral surgery was fostered through his mother who worked for an oral surgeon, the same oral surgeon who Dr. Hopkin later bought his practice from in 2011”. Dr. Hopkin has an impressive professional journey that spans eight years. He has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in dental implant placement, wisdom tooth extractions, and TMJ treatment. He also treats emergency oral and facial trauma patients in a hospital setting, such as Intermountain Healthcare, McKay-Dee Hospital, McKay-Dee Surgical Center, and in his office in Salt Lake City, UT. As per Dr. Hopkin’s website, “Dr. Hopkin has participated in the Give Kids a Smile Day program and on a Hispanic Dental Association mission trip to Costa Rica.” In addition to English, Dr. Hopkin speaks Portuguese and Spanish.  His practice supports area high schools, including Olympus, Skyline, Murray, Brighton, Cottonwood and Hillcrest. When he is not practicing, Dr. Hopkin enjoys woodworking, welding, riding anything with a motor, and spending time with his wife, Allison, and their four children in the mountains hunting, fishing, and just hanging out.

Education and Training

University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree 2007

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, Portuguese

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

dental implant placement, wisdom tooth extractions, and TMJ treatment

Professional Memberships

  • Utah Dental Association  
  • American Dental Association  
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  
  • Utah Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Give Kids a Smile Day program. Hispanic Dental Association mission trip to Costa Rica

Dr. Dustin J Hopkin DDS's Practice location

Hopkin Oral Surgery

1377 E 3900 S Ste 104 -
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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Patient Experience with Dr. Hopkin


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Dr. Dustin J Hopkin DDS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Dustin J. Hopkin, who serves patients in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dr. Hopkin was raised in Morgan, Utah, as one of four boys and one girl. His interest in oral surgery was fostered through his mother who worked for an oral surgeon, the same oral surgeon who Dr. Hopkin later bought his practice from in 2011.

Dr. Hopkin’s oral surgery practice treats patients from Salt Lake City, UT, to as far as Kansas for a wide variety of procedures, ranging from dental implant placement to wisdom tooth extractions and TMJ treatment. Hopkin Oral Surgery is proud to support area high schools, including Olympus, Skyline, Murray, Brighton, Cottonwood and Hillcrest.

In addition to English, Dr. Hopkin speaks Portuguese and Spanish. This knowledge allows him to be able to easily communicate with those from Latino and Hispanic communities, creating a comfortable environment and easing the burdens that come with language barriers. With the assistance of his friendly and knowledgeable staff, he provides patients with exceptional levels of care.

Dr. Hopkin received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa, where he received awards for dental research and contributed to a number of dental publications regarding oral cancer. He then went on to complete his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Indiana University of Dentistry. The intensive training that Dr. Hopkin received in his residency allows him to specialize in procedures like dental implant placement, TMJ disorders, oral pathology and tooth extractions.

Dr. Hopkin has participated in the Give Kids a Smile Day program. This nationwide program has provided more than five million children in need with no-cost oral health services. On a broader spectrum, Dr. Hopkin has traveled to both Brazil and Costa Rica for mission and service trips in those regions.

Dr. Hopkin has been awarded and recognized for his achievements in Dental Histology, Dental Anatomy, and Oral Pathology. In 2013, he received his diploma from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This elevates him to board-certified status, which means that the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has recognized Dr. Hopkin as a trusted surgeon with the highest standard of care.

Dr. Hopkin holds professional memberships with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association, and the Utah Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Oral & maxillofacial surgery is an internationally recognized surgical speciality, specializing in the treatment of many diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. As an oral & maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Hopkin is equipped and experienced to handle the most complex cases, as well as the straight forward ones. He routinely treats emergency oral and facial trauma patients in his office, as well in a hospital setting, which has added to his wealth of experience. General dentists throughout Utah send their implant and wisdom teeth cases to Dr. Hopkin, where they know their patients will receive the best specialized care. “As my patient, you can expect your comfort to be my number one priority. I know that all visits to the oral surgeons office are wrought with anxiety and I strive to make the visit as laid back and low key as possible while still maintaining a professional and efficient environment” as stated by Dr. Hopkin.

In his spare time, Dr. Hopkin enjoys woodworking, welding, and riding anything with a motor. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Allison, and their four children in the mountains hunting, fishing, and just hanging out.

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