Education Dr. Hovick earned his B.S. from the University of Iowa in 1975. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1979. He completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration (V.A.) hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hovick practiced general dentistry in St. Louis, Missouri for five years before completing his postgraduate periodontal training at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1987.
Awards Dr. Hovick was awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of Periodontology in 1993. The American Board of Periodontology is recognized by the American Dental Association as the national certifying board for the dental specialty of Periodontics. The Board awards Diplomate status upon those who, after two to three years of postdoctoral advanced specialty training at an accredited institution, successfully complete a two part examination which consists of a comprehensive written examination, and an oral examination which includes documented case reports.
About Dr. Hovick Dr. Hovick has been practicing in Longmont since 1987. He is originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa and currently lives in Longmont, Colorado. Dr. Hovick has three children and is involved in hiking, skiing, and bicycling. He has climbed 41 of Colorados 14,000 foot mountains.
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Rating 4.3 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMack Maier
2 years ago
Dr. Hovick is great. I had multiple follow ups and questions after my gum graft and Dr. Hovick was nothing but accommodating. Highly recommend him.
Suzanna Simpson
2 years ago
Dr. Hovick and his staff have been amazing to work with.
Margie Hauser
2 years ago
Dr. Hovick was professional, friendly, answered all my questions and explained my periodontal procedure with detailed information. My procedure went perfectly and I am very pleased with his work. The staff is also professional, friendly and will answer questions quickly. I will be returning there for any additional periodontal work that needs to be done. Highly recommend with no reservations.
Margie Hauser
3 years ago
Dr. Hovick was professional, friendly, answered all my questions and explained my periodontal procedure with detailed information. My procedure went perfectly and I am very pleased with his work. The staff is also professional, friendly and will answer questions quickly. I will be returning there for any additional periodontal work that needs to be done. Highly recommend with no reservations.
Alexis Bauer
3 years ago
I was referred here for the low cost in comparison to other periodontists. You get what you pay for. Part of my surgery was botched, was redone for free and botched again, this time with an immediate infection. Both times were traumatizing enough to give me a new fear of dental work that I have never had before this experience. I was told that if I'm unhappy with it to find another periodontist. I still had to pay for all of it (which I was misled about the cost/insurance coverage from the start) and ended up having to have the surgery a third time through someone else. It has been 10 months of my mouth trying to heal because of this. Ten. Months. Whenever I called here with questions or concerns, I would constantly be met with "Well I don't handle that, I just make appointments and take payments. I don't handle that." repeatedly. Instead of immediately shoving responsibility off on to others, maybe take a message for them and help your customers figure out how to get the help they're asking for. All in all, I would definitely recommend going elsewhere even if it's more expensive. Trying to save money by coming here cost me more in the long run, as well as making me anxious every time I have to go in to any type of dental related appointment.
Alexis Bauer
4 years ago
I was referred here for the low cost in comparison to other periodontists. You get what you pay for. Part of my surgery was botched, was redone for free and botched again, this time with an immediate infection. Both times were traumatizing enough to give me a new fear of dental work that I have never had before this experience. I was told that if I'm unhappy with it to find another periodontist. I still had to pay for all of it (which I was misled about the cost/insurance coverage from the start) and ended up having to have the surgery a third time through someone else. It has been 10 months of my mouth trying to heal because of this. Ten. Months. Whenever I called here with questions or concerns, I would constantly be met with "Well I don't handle that, I just make appointments and take payments. I don't handle that." repeatedly. Instead of immediately shoving responsibility off on to others, maybe take a message for them and help your customers figure out how to get the help they're asking for. All in all, I would definitely recommend going elsewhere even if it's more expensive. Trying to save money by coming here cost me more in the long run, as well as making me anxious every time I have to go in to any type of dental related appointment.
Amanda Lien
4 years ago
Very wonderful people here they make you feel at home and so welcomed here. They answered all my questions, I've never felt pressured at all. Great experience so far, I had to have a deep cleaning done not a plesent procedure but was taught so much on what I'm doing right and wrong. Also need have a 2 tooth graft done in Oct 21st. Thank you
Amanda Lien
5 years ago
Very wonderful people here they make you feel at home and so welcomed here. They answered all my questions, I've never felt pressured at all. Great experience so far, I had to have a deep cleaning done not a plesent procedure but was taught so much on what I'm doing right and wrong. Also need have a 2 tooth graft done in Oct 21st. Thank you
Christine Dominick
7 years ago
I have no idea why Dr. Hovick has no reviews. I guess he's the unsung hero, the little-known rock star. I had to undergo a gum graft a month ago and was not looking forward to the prospect. I've never had anything "major" done since I was 20 when I had my wisdom teeth pulled. But this guy, despite the unpleasantness of what needed to be done, was a straight arrow of precision. He could probably do this procedure in his sleep. Calm, direct, efficient. I expressed my specific concern surrounding the procedure and he adjusted based on that. Also, people told me this would be really painful afterward. I had hardly any pain and everything healed up amazingly. Go this guy, he's a true expert and the results were awesome.
Christine Dominick
8 years ago
I have no idea why Dr. Hovick has no reviews. I guess he's the unsung hero, the little-known rock star. I had to undergo a gum graft a month ago and was not looking forward to the prospect. I've never had anything "major" done since I was 20 when I had my wisdom teeth pulled. But this guy, despite the unpleasantness of what needed to be done, was a straight arrow of precision. He could probably do this procedure in his sleep. Calm, direct, efficient. I expressed my specific concern surrounding the procedure and he adjusted based on that. Also, people told me this would be really painful afterward. I had hardly any pain and everything healed up amazingly. Go this guy, he's a true expert and the results were awesome.
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