Dr. Stephen Hutton - specialist in esthetic soft tissue and periodontal plastic surger

Stephen B. Hutton, DMD, MS, MPH

Dr. Stephen B. Hutton is a highly respected specialist in esthetic soft tissue and periodontal plastic surgery, bone and implant-based reconstruction, and minimally invasive tissue regeneration.

Certifications

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
  • Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists


Other Certifications & Experience

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Intravenous (IV) Moderate Conscious Sedation Permit
  • Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry – Millennium
  • Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™)
  • Clinician & Licensed Nd:YAG operator
  • Implants: Nobel, Straumann, Zimmer, 3i
  • Digital: Blue Sky Bio, Sirona, Nobel Clinician
  • Immediate Full Mouth All-on-4TM
  • Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic
  • Orthodontics – PAOO “Wilckodontics”

Education

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | Bethesda, MD
    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
    Naval Postgraduate Dental School | Master of Science, Oral Biology (MS)
    Residency and Certificate in Periodontics, Chief Resident
  • Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health | Mesa, AZ        
    Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  • A.T. Still University | Kirksville, MO
    School of Health Management | Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Boston University | Boston, MA
    College of Engineering | Bachelor of Science, Bio-Medical Engineering (BS)
    Reserve Officer Training Corps Program Scholar


Fellowship

  • The Joint Commission | Chicago, IL
    Healthcare Quality & Safety

Foreign Language Experience

  • Spanish (fluent)

Professional Activities

Member Of

  • International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons
  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Academy of Osseointegration
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • American Dental Association
  • San Diego County Dental Society

Publications

  • Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Path Oral Radiol Endod
  • Clinical Advances in Periodontics
  • Journal of California Dental Association

Honors, Positions & Designations

  • United States Navy Surface Warfare Officer, Fleet Marine Force Officer & Navy Dental Corps Officer (19 years)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • Faculty & Staff: Naval Medical Center San Diego & Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Program
    • General Practice Residency Program
    • Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program

Leadership

  • Consultant to Navy Surgeon General for Infection Control and Clinical Quality in Dentistry
  • Associate Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • Clinic Director, Naval Air Station North Island Multi-Specialty Dental Clinic
  • Chief of Periodontics Naval Hospital & Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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Your smile is worth investing in. Discover how Stephen B. Hutton’s legacy of excellence can benefit you.

📞 858-459-7374
📍 850 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037

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Life-Changing Results: What Our Patients Say

At Oral Plastic Surgery, we take pride in delivering results that transform lives. Our patients trust us to provide world-class care with precision and compassion. See what they have to say about their journeys:

Locutus D'Borg

Locutus D'Borg

“Since having an extraction by another periodontist 2 months ago, I have had excruciating jaw pain…Dr. Hutton was the only person to determine my implant was going bad. He removed it, and pain is resolving. He is a genius.”

Health Grades User

Health Grades User

100% recommend Dr. Hutton for oral surgery. He really takes care of you and cares how you feel …He’s extremely skillful as well. He and his team went above and beyond… I would definitely recommend Dr Hutton without reservation.

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