Meet Us

Dr Brad Hunt, DDS

Dr Hunt was born and raised in Mitchell, South Dakota. He earned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and completed specialized training in Periodontology at the Naval Dental School in Bethesda, MD in 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years before establishing his periodontal practice here in San Diego. He has lectured extensively in this country and abroad. He has also taught periodontics courses for residents at USC, hygienists at Loma Linda University and taught and mentored AEGD and GPR residents in the U.S. Navy. He belongs to numerous professional organizations and actively participates in continuing education to keep abreast of the latest techniques. Dr Hunt has been Board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology as a Diplomate in Periodontics since 1995.

Dr Hunt is:

• Listed in Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Dentists
• Named in San Diego Magazine's List of Best Dentists 2008
• Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
• Member, American Academy of Periodontology
• Member, Academy of Osseointegration
• Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Member, American Dental Association
• Member, California Dental Association
• Member, San Diego County Dental Society
• Member, California Society of Periodontists
• Member, Rancho Santa Fe Dental Implant Study Club
• Member, Summit Dental Study Club
• Member, San Diego Advanced Study Group -- "A Seattle Study Club"
• Member, DOCSeducation (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation)
• Clinician volunteer participating in Fresh Start Surgical Gifts program

Colleen, Registered Dental Assistant

Colleen was born and raised in western MA. She has been a dental assistant since the 1980's and has worked with a wide variety of patients in a general practice environment. She relocated to San Diego in 2007 and is enjoying everything the West Coast has to offer. Colleen’s gentle demeanor is especially soothing for surgical patients. She enjoys spending time in the great outdoors biking, rowing and hiking. She has two grown children.

Christine, Registered Dental Hygienist

Christine was born and raised in San Diego. She graduated from Loma Linda University with her degree in Dental Hygiene, She has been a Dental Hygienist for 22 years. Her motto is simply: "I want to educate my patients so that they have the proper tools to protect their smiles forever!"

Sandie, Office Manager

Sandie was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA with a BS in Occupational Therapy. She worked for many years as an OT in Adult Rehabilitation helping stroke patients become independent in their daily activities. She took time off to raise her 2 children, both in elementary school now, and has re-entered the work force as the office manager for Dr Hunt’s practice. Sandie enjoys working with periodontal patients, just as she did with stroke patients, as both populations need empathy to encourage them to make positive changes in their lives leading to overall health and well-being.

Tawny, Patient Treatment Coordinator

Tawny was raised in North County Coastal San Diego. She has been working in the dental field since 1998. Tawny is especially good at making patients feel at ease and welcomed from the moment of their first call to the office and throughout their time with us. She enjoys helping patients understand theirs conditions and the treatment that is needed and assisting patients every step of the way.