John Ashton Vellequette, DDS, FAGD, MAGD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. John Ashton Vellequette, who serves patients in Sunnyvale, California.

Sunnyvale, California, is home to one of the state’s leading dental experts – Dr. Vellequette. 

Experienced and thorough, he is an excellent example of what an exemplary dentist should be. Practicing at Smile Center Silicon Valley, he is known for his expertise, cultivating trust and encouraging engagement with every patient he sees.

After earning his undergraduate degree in nutritional science from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Vellequette relocated to New York for graduate school. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and minored in periodontics.

With his extensive background and continuing dedication to the field of dentistry, he attends about 200 hours of continuing education courses annually in orthodontics, endodontics, dental implants, crowns, veneers, and other advanced dental techniques. 

To ensure he stays up to date with the latest and most advanced dental procedures, Dr. Vellequette maintains several professional memberships. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Cranio Mandibular Institute, among several others. He even served on legislative committees and as an alternate delegate for the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

One of about 1,000 practitioners to hold the prestigious mastership award, Dr. Vellequette is both a Master and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD  and FAGD).

His principal professional goal is to set the standard for excellence in the practice and delivery of dental care. Being able to do this involves teaching other dentists the art and science of advanced aesthetic dentistry throughout the United States.

Having been a hands-on clinical instructor for over 10 years, Dr. Vellequette mentored other dentists in techniques of smile design for creating beautiful smiles for their patients.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries, create beautiful smiles, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

When Dr. Vellequette is not busy caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his three children. They participate in skiing, swimming, and hiking.

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