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Smiles of Alaska, LLC, and Southgate Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, LLC
12570 Old Seward Hwy STE 201, Anchorage, AK 99515 
46.48 miles near Whittier
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(907) 262-6466

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.

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Alaska Premier Dental Group
6611 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504 
47.39 miles near Whittier
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(907) 337-0404

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.

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Alaska Advanced Dentistry
6917 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518 
48.3 miles near Whittier
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(907) 522-3633

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.

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Aurora Family Dentistry
2700 Gambell Street, Suite 400, Anchorage, AK 99503 
49.92 miles near Whittier
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(907) 258-7060

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.

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As children, we lose our primary teeth as a natural part of growing up. However, as adults, losing teeth means poor oral health. Gum disease leads to major tooth loss. Since missing teeth at this age isn’t natural, this means problems. You could have problems with nutritional intake. Problems articulating could occur. Finally, you could risk damages to your smile, or even your facial structure. You need a new Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield dentist in Whittier, AK who can correct your tooth loss. Fortunately, Doctors Network can help find a local dentist.


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Periodontal disease is very widespread. In fact, studies from the CDC reveal that fifty percent of adults over 30 require treatment for periodontal concerns. Without treatment, gum disease could cause uncomfortable symptoms. Known as periodontal disease, this is actually the most common cause of edentulism. All that to say, when you develop changes in your gums, you should seek help as soon as possible. Sore, red gums that bleed easily, along with receding tissues, are common indicators that you need to see a Whittier dental surgeon.


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In childhood, many of us grind our teeth for short periods of time. The issue tends to pass on its own. But for some, bruxism could mean grinding and clenching continue into and throughout adulthood, and the pressure from grinding and clenching your teeth could lead to major complications. Chipped and cracked teeth could leave your smile vulnerable. You are also more likely to develop tooth decay or even dental abscesses, which is why if you notice changes to your teeth, you should consider using Doctors Network’s search tool to find a dentist in Whittier.


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Nothing feels better than showing off a perfect smile, but as we get older, most of us struggle with missing teeth. Missing teeth could lead to trouble with eating and speaking, and can even lead to bone loss in the jaw. To treat missing teeth, people often turn to implant-supported prosthetics. Unlike traditional options, such as dentures or bridges, these are connected to posts that act as new roots. Crowns or even prosthetics like full and partial dentures are securely attached to these implant posts. These then act as new roots, so your new teeth can last not ten years, but possibly a lifetime with proper care.


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Alaska may be the biggest of all of the United States of America, but its population is the smallest at just under 742,000. The close - knit community is one of the state’ s most appealing aspects, next to its countless natural wonders, unmatched swath of beautiful coastlines, and relatively low cost of living.In the spirit of the state’ s ambience, Doctors Network is proud to provide Alaskans with highly affordable dental health care through our direct dental plans. Families and patients of all ages throughout Alaska can enjoy healthier smiles through unlimited preventive visits, as well as incredible discounts on cosmetic, restorative, and prosthodontic dental procedures.
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More than a quarter of Alaska’s residents are under the age of 18, and as they grow, their dental health needs will constantly evolve. Maintaining a regular schedule of preventive dental visits can be costly enough, especially without dental insurance. When more complex dental health needs become apparent, those costs can skyrocket, and dental insurance is not always enough to adequately cover them. With a direct dental plan from Doctors Network and your primary dentist’s office, you can ensure that you and your family will always have access to the personalized, high-quality care that you deserve. For instance, checkups and cleanings are only $25 per visit, and you can enjoy discounts of up to 90% on treatments such as fillings, crowns, teeth-whitening, Invisalign® aligners, and more.
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