Dr. David R Hunter, D.D.S.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1447581590
About This Provider
Dr. David Hunter is an experienced orthodontist in Glendale, Arizona, with 16 years of practice helping patients of all ages achieve healthier, more confident smiles. He specializes in early treatment for children, adult braces, and Invisalign, using advanced technology like digital scanners and 3D imaging to create personalized treatment plans. Dr. Hunter completed a three-year graduate orthodontics program at the University of Missouri at Kansas City and is a past president of the Arizona State Orthodontic Society, reflecting his dedication to excellence in his field. He believes every patient is part of his orthodontic family and takes pride in the positive impact he can make on each person's smile and confidence. Dr. Hunter is now accepting new patients!
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University Of Missouri At Kansas City — Residency Hospital (1989)
- Sunny Slope High School (1973)
- General practice residency at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1986)
- Brigham Young University — Undergraduate School (1979)
- Three-year graduate orthodontics program at University of Missouri at Kansas City (specialty certificate)
- Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of Dentistry — Medical School (1997)
- D.M.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (1983)
- B.S. degree from Brigham Young University (1979)
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 01/28/2010
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Digital scanners
- State-of-the-art x-rays
- CBCT (3D imaging)
- 3D printing of models
- In-office clear aligner manufacturing
Professional Memberships
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) - honorary society for academic excellence
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists - served as Arizona director
- Arizona State Orthodontic Society - past president
- Arizona Orthodontic Study Group - past board member
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Central Arizona Dental Society
Beyond the Office
Arizona director for the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Past president of the Arizona State Orthodontic Society
Board member for the Arizona Orthodontic Study Group
Active in local, state, and national orthodontic societies
Moved to Arizona as a young boy in 1963
Graduated with honors from Sunnyslope High School in 1973
Served a two-year mission for his church in Japan
Married to Susan
Father of four children: Jennifer, Jason, Jordan, and Joel
Proud grandfather to five grandchildren
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