Dr. James T.Hutta loves living in the city of Westerville and is so happy to now be an even bigger part of this thriving community. Dr. Hutta says It seemed like a natural fit to merge and serve the community that my brother and I both not only live in, but love being a part of. Westerville is a wonderful city. Weve both lived here for many years and think its a really special place. We couldnt think of a city wed rather build a practice together in than Westerville.
Being an orthodontist requires dedication and passion and there is no orthodontist in Central Ohio as dedicated to improving lives as Dr. Hutta. Kind, compassionate and sensitive to his patients needs, Dr. Hutta has been recognized as one of the best orthodontists in Ohio and in the Midwest.
Raised in the Columbus area, Dr. Hutta graduated with honors from the Ohio State College of Biological Sciences and the Ohio State College of Dentistry. He then completed a three-year residency program specializing in orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine. He has been practicing orthodontics since 1992.
Staying current on the latest technology in orthodontics is a priority for Dr. Hutta so that he may provide the very best orthodontic care for his patients. Only the latest state-of-the-art technology is offered to his patients.
Dr. Hutta is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and International College of Dentists, and served on the Board of Directors of the Columbus Dental Society. He is also a past board member of the YMCA and Childrens Hospital Circle of Friends and participates in numerous study groups. Dr. Hutta was recently voted one of the top orthodontists in Columbus by his peers for 2014! He is one of 50 orthodontists in the world working to modify and improve technology.
Whats your favorite memory with your brother? Larry helped coach my summer baseball team while I was in little league and also the summer All Star team. When Larry would come out to the pitching mound, itd help me settle down and finish the inning strong. So those moments are some of my favorites.
Dr. Hutta is one of the most celebrated orthodontists in the entire Midwest. Known in Central Ohio for his dedication to amazing results, his passion for his craft and emerging techniques, and his caring personality, its no surprise that tens of thousands of families have trusted their smiles to Dr. J. Lawrence Hutta.
Dr. Hutta graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he was selected into the prestigious dental honorary society, Omicron Kappa Epsilon. Dr. Hutta went on to complete his general dental residency and a two-year graduate program in orthodontics at Eastman Dental Center within the University of Rochester School of Dentistry. Dr. Hutta is a member of the prestigious American Association of Orthodontics, the Ohio Dental Association and The Columbus Dental Society. He also has the honor of being a Diplomate at The American Board of Orthodontics, a special distinction held by a select number of orthodontists. A proud supporter of the community, Dr. Hutta supports local elementary schools, gives scholarships to deserving high school graduates and teaches at OSUs College of Dentistry. He is the proud father of three girls, Lexie, Tori and Tayce. When hes not creating beautiful smiles, you can find Dr. Hutta at an OSU football or basketball game, playing golf, or spending time with family. Dr. Hutta resides in Westerville.
I also have great memories of holiday meals and hearing about my little brothers achievements as he completed college and got closer to his goal of becoming an orthodontist like his big brother! Hes amazing at what he does.
What is it like now working side-by-side in your own practice together? Love it!! Wish I would have done it earlier in our careers. For me it validated Jims work ethic and constant striving to be the best and want the best for our patients.