Hopkin Oral Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Salt Lake City

Hopkin Oral Surgery is an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The clinic presents itself as a center specializing in procedures of the mouth, jaw, and face, caring for patients who need anything from tooth extractions to facial reconstruction. According to its website, all surgical procedures are performed by a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, which implies additional training in surgery and anesthesia beyond dental school.

Procedures and Treatments

The clinic's range of treatments covers several areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery:

• Dental implants: single tooth replacement, All-on-Four® system, zygomatic implants, and bar attachment denture.
• Extractions and dental exposure: tooth extraction, exposure of impacted teeth, and wisdom tooth extraction.
• Orthodontic surgery: procedures supporting orthodontic treatment, including temporary anchorage devices (TAD).
• Bone grafting: bone morphogenic protein, nerve repositioning, ridge augmentation, sinus lift, and socket preservation.
• Face and jaw surgery: corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), distraction osteogenesis technique, trauma surgery and facial reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, frenectomy, pre-prosthetic surgery, and tori removal.
• Other procedures: oral biopsy, sleep apnea treatment, and treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Professional Team

The clinic is led by Dr. Dustin Hopkin, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The team includes Dr. Yuliya Petukhova and an oral surgery team. The website devotes a section to explaining the importance of board certification, which requires passing a rigorous examination and maintaining certification through continuing education and clinical excellence. According to the clinic's own presentation, this distinction ensures that the surgeon is qualified to administer anesthesia and sedation safely in outpatient settings and to handle both routine and complex cases.

Patient Resources and Education

Hopkin Oral Surgery offers a patient resource library that includes informed consent videos and general educational videos. The stated goal is to promote transparency, reduce anxiety, and ensure that patients understand the risks, benefits, preparation, and recovery for each procedure. The website also publishes postoperative instructions for a wide variety of interventions, such as after anesthesia, oral biopsy, alveolar bone grafting, dental implant surgery, exposure of impacted teeth, wisdom tooth removal, multiple extractions, single tooth extraction, sinus lift, and sinus augmentation. In addition, patient registration forms, instructions for the consultation and for the day of surgery, and an online payment portal are offered.

Service Areas and Coverage

The clinic serves patients from Salt Lake City and Millcreek, Utah. Its address is 1377 E 3900 S, Ste 104, Salt Lake City, UT 84124. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The contact phone number is 801-277-3942.

Additional Services

In addition to oral and maxillofacial surgery, the clinic has a MedSpa area offering injectable cosmetic treatments. It also has a referral service for professionals, with a referral form and request for materials.

Location and Contact

1377 E 3900 S, Ste 104 Salt Lake City, UT 84124 · Phone: 801-277-3942 · Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Fri: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM