Dr. Pradip Katharotiya Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Pradip Katharotiya in our Euclid office!

Dr. Pradip Katharotiya received  his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Rajiv Candhi University of Health Sciences, his Master of Public Health from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Dr. Katharotiya is an active member of multiple dental associations including the American Dental Association (ADA), Ohio Dental Association (ODA), Cleveland Dental Society (CDS), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and Punjabi Dental Society (PDS). 

Dr. Caitlyn Lorenzo Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Caitlyn Lorenzo in our Bedford & Broadview Road office!

Dr. Caitlyn Lorenzo is from Avon, Ohio and she attended The University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan where she received her Bachelors of Science in Biology and then attended The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry to receive her DDS. Dr. Lorenzo was involved in the American Student Dental Association and the Delta Sigma Delta, Dental Fraternity while attending The University of Detroit Mercy.

Hudec Dental Offices Open for Business

ALL Hudec Dental Offices are open and ready to serve their patients while continuing to follow the safety protocols for patients and team members alike. Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to seeing you soon! 

Dr. Aruna Khanal Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Aruna Khanal in our Broadview Road office!

Dr. Aruna Khanal attended The University of Dhaka, Bangladesh for her Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Kent State University for her Master in Public Health, and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine for her DMD. She speaks Nepali, Hindi, Bengali, and English. 

Hudec Dental Canfield Office Celebrates Alive for Five

Hudec Dental’s Canfield office has reached a milestone this September, celebrating 5 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Hudec Dental Macedonia Office Celebrates a Decade of Smiles

Hudec Dental’s Macedonia office has reached a milestone this August, celebrating 10 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of Founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Dr. Julissa Burgos Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Julissa Burgos in our Euclid & Garfield Heights office!

Dr. Julissa Burgos is from Boynton Beach, Florida. She attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida before attending The Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine to receive her DMD. Dr. Burgos is very passionate about dentistry and was the Chapter President for the American Student Dental Association at Midwestern University.

Dr. Justin Mackert Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Justin Mackert in our Elyria office!

Dr. Justin Mackert grew up in Westlake, OH, and went to St. Ignatius High School. He then received his undergraduate degree from The Citadel in Charleston, SC before receiving his DMD from The Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Xiaomu (Michelle) Guan Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Xiaomu (Michelle) Guan in our Bedford office!

Dr. Xiaomu Guan graduated from Peking University in Beijing, China in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She then went on to get her Ph.D. in Chemistry/Chemical Biology in 2011 from the University of Michigan before earning her degree as a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from The University of Connecticut School of Dentistry in 2019. She then went on to her Dental Residency at Summa Health in 2019.

Dr. Reem Asaad Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Reem Asaad in our Strongsville office!

Dr. Reem Asaad was raised in Cleveland, OH and she graduated from the Case Western School of Dental Medicine with her DMD in the spring of 2016. Dr. Asaad then went on to her dental residency at the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. She practiced in the Cleveland Area until the Summer of 2019 when she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Dr. Jun Adi Soetanto Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Jun Adi Soetanto in our Ohio City/Lutheran Hospital office!

Dr. Jun Adi Soetanto grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and moved to the Greater Cleveland Area in 2013. He received his doctorate of medicine in dentistry from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, OH. He completed his residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and has been practicing dentistry in Northeast Ohio since 2014 and is a member of AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry). 

Dr. Angela Lee Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Angela Lee in our Lorain Road office!

Dr. Angela Lee, DMD discovered her desire to become a dentist because she loved going on community service trips and helping others. She loves using her hands and has found her passion in it, therefore she quickly discovered that dentistry would be a great career fit! Dr. Lee is an ADA, ODA, AGD (Academy of General Dentistry), ASDA (American Student Dental Association), and PSI Omega affiliated dentist. Other than English, she is also fluent in Korean. She was born and raised in Korea but went to middle school in Massachusetts and attended high school in Virginia before attending college in Ohio! She attended Case Western Reserve’s Pre-Professional Scholar’s Program (PPSP), which is a 3+4 joint accelerated program for undergrad and dental school.

Hudec Dental Offices Open for Business

Hudec Dental is following the infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Therefore, we are looking forward to seeing you again now that our offices have reopened for business! 

Dr. Baghaie on WKYC It's About You

Dr. Baghaie talks about our Ask the Dentist teledentistry tool.

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Hudec Dental Offices Temporarily Close but Continue to Offer Tele-Dentistry

Hudec Dental has made the difficult decision to temporarily close all their dental offices effective at 5pm today, Tuesday, March 31^st through Friday, May 8th. They based this decision upon the evolution of the virus situation, patient demand, government restrictions and the well-being of their staff and patients alike.

Hudec Dental Takes On COVID-19 with Virtual Submission Tool

Hudec Dental is taking on the COVID-19 virus in the best way that they know how. They are seeing those emergency patients that need immediate dental care but are also seeing patients through a new virtual submission tool.

COVID-19 Internal Policy Changes

Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio State Dental Board has issued recommendations for all dental offices during the Coronavirus crisis. I wanted to update each of our Hudec Dental patients and their families with our policy in light of those recommendations. While no one seems to know when the crisis will end, we have established an internal policy at Hudec Dental reflecting the Governor’s recommendations. The policies below will be in effect until April 6th, 2020 when they will be re-evaluated depending upon the severity of the crisis at that time. 

COVID-19 Temporary Appointment Protocol

As of Monday, March 16^th at 12:00 P.M., ALL Hudec Dental offices will be following the guidelines found below until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to make the health of our patients our number one priority.

Our Response to the COVID-19 Virus

At Hudec Dental we know that our patients have a lot of questions and concerns with respect to the COVID-19 virus/Coronavirus and we are reaching out today to share that we will continue to meet or exceed all expectations set out by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and ADA (American Dental Association). We are closely monitoring the virus, as well as the flu virus, and what we can do to keep our patients and staff healthy.

Relax Smile Serve Scholarship 2020

Increased from the $20,000 in scholarships awarded last year, in 2020 Hudec Dental is awarding a total of $24,000 to 19 Northeast Ohio College-Bound High School Seniors with their fifth annual Relax. Smile. Serve. Scholarship.

Madison Avenue Family Dental Merges with Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to announce the merge with Madison Avenue Family Dental located at 15509 Madison Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107.

Dr. Brian Hudec Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Hudec in our Broadview Road office!

Dr. Brian Hudec grew up in Northeast Ohio. He studied Biology at the University of Dayton and then went on to graduate in 2017 with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. He also was a General Practice Resident at the Denver Health Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 2017 until 2018 when he joined the Perfect Teeth Dental Practice in June of 2018 as an Associate Dentist. Dr. Hudec then went to open his own practice on Madison Avenue in Lakewood, OH in July of 2019. 

Hudec Dental Hosts a Decade of Smiles Event at Euclid Location

Hudec Dental’s Euclid office has reached a milestone this November, celebrating 10 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of Founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Dr. Baghaie on Live on Lakeside This Past Halloween

Hudec Dental Hosts 30 and Thriving Event at Lorain Avenue Location

Hudec Dental’s Lorain Avenue office has reached a milestone this October, celebrating 30 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Hudec Dental Announces "Wonder Warriors" Event

Hudec Dental is proud to announce that one of our offices will be hosting our 2nd annual Day of Service event. This year’s event is the Wonder Warriors event that is to be held on Saturday, October 12th. This event provides free dental care to battered women and children and is designed to give back to those who have suffered.

Welcome Dr. Mohammed (Moh) Dameri

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Mohammed (Moh) Dameri in our Brooklyn office!

“I am excited to work for Hudec Dental and help make smiles that last.” – Dr. Mohammad Dameri

Welcome Dr. Seung Yeon (Sunny) Bae

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Seung Yeon (Sunny) Bae in our Bedford office!

“I look forward to helping all my new patients at Hudec Dental!” – Dr. Sunny Bae

Welcome Dr. Noriel Garcia

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Noriel Garcia in our Strongsville office!

“Hudec Dental is a well known and respected dental company in Ohio that over the years has provided excellent dental care to the community. What I like about Hudec Dental is how they cherish its values and treat their patients like family.” – Dr. Garcia

Welcome Dr. Neena Baghaie

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Neena Anjulie Baghaie in our Lorain Avenue and Garfield Heights offices!

“I am absolutely looking forward to meeting my new patients in the community and getting them started on the journey to a healthy mouth. It all starts with the teeth!” – Dr. Baghaie

Welcome Dr. Omar Darwish

Hudec Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Omar Darwish in our Euclid office!

“The culture and commitment to service is what attracted me to come and work for Hudec Dental. I look forward to my future with the company and my patients.” – Dr. Omar Darwish

Hudec Dental Hosts First Annual Scholarship Ceremony

Hudec Dental is awarding $20,000 to 18 Northeast Ohio College Bound High School Seniors. The Scholarship Ceremony is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7^th at Mapleside Farms Lodge starting at 6pm.

At Hudec Dental, our purpose is “To improve the lives of those we serve.” Dr. Hudec has had that vision since he opened his doors in 1977. We wanted to recognize and support local students for their service and commitment to improving the quality of life in their community. Therefore, the Relax. Smile. Serve. Scholarship was born.

Dr. Richard Vincent Kun joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to announce the return of Dr. Richard Vincent Kun in our North Royalton office!

When Dr. Kun was asked how he felt about his return, he said “I’m really excited to be a part of the Hudec Dental team to synergistically help the oral health and wellness of patients with awesome team members some of whom are new to me and some of whom I’ve worked with before. I have learned a whole lot about the life of dentistry beyond procedures at Hudec Dental. It is great to be back to bring excitement to dental care and continue to learn and grow.”

Dr. Sofia Xofylli joins Hudec Dental Orthodontics

Hudec Dental is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Sofia Xofylli in our Orthodontics office.

Dr. Sofia Xofylli was born in Cologne, Germany and spent part of her childhood in Illinois. She originally is from Thessaloniki, Greece, where she grew up, went to school, and where her family now resides. She attended the Dental School of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki where she received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Dr. Xofylli was inspired to become an orthodontist by her father, who is a speech pathologist and cofounder of the first Craniofacial Team in Greece. To pursue this dream, Dr. Xofylli moved to Cleveland, Ohio to complete her Orthodontic Residency and receive her Masters in the Science of Dentistry (MSD) degree from Case Western Reserve University. While at Case, her research culminated in her Thesis on Biomechanics and Orthodontic Tooth Movement with Invisalign.

Hudec Dental Hosts 35 and Beyond Event at Lutheran Hospital (Ohio City) Location

Hudec Dental’s Lutheran Hospital (Ohio City) office has reached a milestone this February, celebrating 35 years of business. The Lutheran Hospital (Ohio City) office is the 2nd Hudec Dental office to open and is proud to have served the people of Ohio City for the past 35 years and many more years to come. 

To celebrate, Hudec Dental is inviting employees, current patients and new patients to take advantage of the festivities taking place at the Lutheran Hospital (Ohio City) office throughout the week of February 18th – February 22nd. The week will be full of different types of contests, celebrations and gifts for our patients during that week. 

Dr. Victor Kulick joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is excited to announce the return of Dr. Victor Kulick in our Canton office!

Hudec Dental Hosts Alive for 5 Event at Norton Location

Hudec Dental’s Norton office has reached a milestone this February, celebrating 5 years of business. The Norton office is the 17th Hudec Dental officce to open and is proud to have served the people of Norton for the past 5 years and many more years to come. 

To celebrate, Hudec Dental is inviting employees, current patients and new patients to take advantage of the festivities taking place at the Norton office throughout the week of February 11th – 14th. The week will be full of different types of contests, celebrations and gifts for our patients during that week. 

Hudec Dental Volunteers at Free Dental Care Clinic

Hudec Dental employees volunteered their time on November 16th and 17th to provide free dental care to all ages. 

“It was a blessing to be a blessing. Helping others is a true passion of mine. I truly believe that giving back to the community it is a rewarding feeling.” – Lena Freeman, volunteer from Hudec Dental

Dr. Daher Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Elissar Daher in our Mentor office.

“I’m looking forward to meeting my patients and serving the Mentor community!” – Dr. Elissar Dahr

Dr. Mickles Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Alicia Mickles in our Garfield Heights and Lorain Avenue Offices.

“I am excited about joining the Hudec Dental team. I want to not only provide care, but also educate patients; because a smile is worth a thousand words.”  – Dr. Alicia Mickles

Hudec Dental Puritas Office Celebrates 15 Years

Hudec Dental’s Puritas office has reached a milestone this July, celebrating 15 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Over the years the Puritas office has grown tremendously and continues to improve the way we care for our patients. The Puritas office is the 5th Hudec Dental office to open and is proud to have served the people of Cleveland for the past 15 years and many more years to come.

Dr. Yarovitsky Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Dmitriy Yarovitsky in our Mentor office.

“I am excited to be back in the Cleveland area, and I look forward to serving smiles at our Mentor office” – Dr. Dmitriy Yarovitsky

Dr. Lee Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Sunggyu (Steven) Lee in our Strongsville office.

“I’m very excited to have you at the Strongsville office where all staff strive to provide the highest dental care possible. I care deeply about my patients’ oral health as well as their overall well-being. My goal is to make my patients feel comfortable while in my chair and help them smile with confidence.” – Dr. Sunggyu (Steven) Lee

Hudec Dental Bedford Office Celebrates a Decade of Smiles

Hudec Dental’s Bedford office has reached a milestone this June, celebrating 10 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Over the years the Bedford office has grown in many ways along with being a good beginning and continuation for our staff. The Bedford office is the 9th Hudec Dental office to open and is proud to have served the people of Bedford for the past 10 years and many more years to come.

Hudec Dental Elyria Announces "American Heroes" Event

Hudec Dental is proud to announce that the Elyria office will be hosting the American Heroes event on Saturday, June 30th. This event provides free dental care to our local veteran’s and is designed to give back to those who have served our country.

Eligibility for VA Dental Care benefits are based on several factors. Those eligible receive the necessary VA dental care to maintain, restore, and improve oral health and masticatory function, including repeat care. Those veterans that are not eligible for VA Dental Care Benefits have little to no options available to them. In order to better serve those ineligible veterans our Elyria office felt passionate about being able to provide an option for them.

Hudec Dental Garfield Heights Office Celebrates a Decade of Smiles

Hudec Dental’s Garfield Heights office has reached a milestone this June, celebrating 10 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of Founder/President, Dr. John A. Hudec, to a company with 20 locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Over the years the Garfield Heights office has moved to a more convenient location and has been a good beginning and continuation office for our staff. The Garfield Heights office is the 8th Hudec Dental office to open and is proud to have served the people of Garfield Heights for the past 10 years and many more years to come.

Dr. Berning Joins Hudec Dental

Hudec Dental is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Jeremy Berning in our Broadview Heights office.

Area Dentist Serves the Impoverished in Guatemala

Hudec Dental is proud to commend and support the recent efforts of Dr. Natalia Katsman who departed on a mission trip in mid-January with 21 other dentists from across the United States and Canada to provide much needed dental care to the people of Jutiapa, Guatemala. This Guatemalan mission trip was the 25th trip in 8 years sponsored by Dental Development Seminars. The Jutiapa Lions Club International (LCI) provided space in their banquet hall and helped set up a temporary dental clinic. Along with the space, the LCI also provided translators for when the minimal Spanish that the dentists knew was not enough to comfort and convey treatment to their appreciative patients.

Hudec Dental Offers Additional Services in Canfield Office

Hudec Dental is proud to announce that Dr. Buckley in our Canfield office not only offers general dentistry services but also offers orthodontic treatments. Our additional services will provide our current and potential patients the convenience of offering multiple services for patients of all ages in one office.

“Dr. Buckley is a tremendous asset to our Canfield office and helps us better serve our patients as we continue our journey in the Youngstown market,” said Dr. John Hudec, President of Hudec Dental.