Dr. Joseph Hudgins was raised in the Carbondale and Murphysboro area. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois in 1983, his dental degree from Northwestern University in 1987, and his specialty in orthodontics from the University of Nebraska in 1989. After serving in the United States Navy, he returned to the Southern Illinois area to begin his practice in 1992.
Dr. Hudgins is an avid believer in continuing education and always implements the latest in technology into his practice. To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements, he maintains memberships in the American Board of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and the Southern Illinois Dental Society, of which he is a past president.
I am happy to be from Southern Illinois, live and work here. I believe it is important to be a part of the community and promote civic involvement. I believe it is also important to give back to society, as a whole.
Therefore Dr. Hudgins provides financial support and donates his personal time to performing arts, such as local high school bands, choirs and theatre programs. He also sponsors sports teams, speech teams, yearbook clubs, boys/girls clubs and scouting programs. He has volunteered with Boy Scouts of America, been a member of the Carbondale Community High School Board of Education, and has served in various positions at his church, First United Methodist Church.
Dr. Hudgins resides in Murphysboro with his wife, Lane, and their sons, Cameron, Drew and Braden. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, waterfowl hunting, boating, golfing, yard work, spectator sports, traveling and skiing.
Clinical Supervisor Marla graduated from the John A. Logan College with an early childhood education degree in 1988 and from the Dental Assisting Program in 1997. Marla became a Certified Orthodontic Assistant in May 2000. She has worked for Dr. Hudgins since 1997.
Chairside Assistant Maggie graduated from John A. Logan College Dental Assisting Program 2011 and has worked for Dr. Hudgins since May 2011. Maggie became a Certified Orthdontic Assistant in May of 2014.
Financial Coordinator/Insurance Coordinator/Social Media Director Jacque graduated from the John A. Logan College Dental Assisting Program in 1998. She graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in health care administration. Jacque has worked for Dr. Hudgins since 1998.
Dr. Joseph Hudgins is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, which gives him Diplomate status with the Board. To obtain this distinction, he first earned a dentistry degree and completed an advanced post-doctoral course (accredited by the American Dental Association) of at least two academic years in the specialty of orthodontics. After becoming an orthodontist, Dr. Hudgins then took the extra step of voluntarily completing an examination to become board certified. He passed a written examination and then presented a number of his orthodontic cases. After his evaluation, Dr. Hudgins became a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a status that is rarely achieved by only 25% of all American orthodontists.
Clinical and Front Office team members are Certified Dental Assistants along with the Clinical Team being Certified Orthodontic Assistants. This means that everyone on staff attends yearly continuing education courses to stay current with the latest dental techniques and procedures.
To better accommodate the scheduling needs of all our patients, we have not one but two offices! If you live in or around Carbondale, we can see you Monday through Friday. We also see patients on certain Mondays in our DuQuoin office.
Our services are not simply limited to comprehensive orthodontic treatment for adults and children. Dr. Hudgins also offers early childhood interceptive treatment, jaw orthopedics, cosmetic orthodontics and surgical orthodontics.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 106 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKrista Elliott
a year ago
I have been going to Dr Hudgins office for over 20 years. I'm always taken care of from the most caring, professional staff anyone could ever ask for. Dr. Hudgins is wonderful and through. I recommend using them every time.
Kari Graff
2 years ago
Dr. Joseph Hudgins and staff are the best!!!! I've been self conscious about my teeth my entire life. I'm so happy I finally made the decision to get Invisalign. No regrets! Thank you so much!
Michelle Gleim
2 years ago
Highly recommend! Dr. Hudgins is great, & his staff is very friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Jaelyn Kranawetter
2 years ago
Thank you so much for changing the way my smile was before and after.
Belt Tech Map
2 years ago
Dr. Hudgins and staff are all so caring and kind! Very satisfied with my sons treatment. I highly recommend!!
Gannyn Funk
2 years ago
This place has awesome service and an even better staff team. They also did a great job on my teeth.
Elliot Burge
2 years ago
They are the nicest people and really helped my smile look better. I now know why my friends recommended them to me.
Brooke Kochel
2 years ago
They did a great job fixing my smile! And a very friendly staff.
Penny Phoenix
2 years ago
Both of my kids had braces thru Hudgins Orthodontics. Great experiences. Dr. Hudgins was always polite and professional as well as his entire staff. Would highly recommend!!!
Eme Lazzara
2 years ago
My oldest daughter Hannah has been coming here for the last 4 years. Dr Hudgins and staff have been wonderful. She got her braces off today and her smile is beautiful! Thank you! - Tara
Devan Vaughn
2 years ago
Dr. Hudgins does a fantastic job! My son just had his braces removed today. I almost cried when I saw how beautiful my sons smile was after 2 years of braces. Dr. Hudgins and his staff have been nothing but wonderful the entire time. Always friendly and will work your kid ASAP if they have a problem with their braces. Dr. Hudgins did my braces as well and he will soon do my youngest sons. I wouldn't go anywhere else! I recommend them to anyone needing orthodontic work. Thanks Dr. Hudgins!
Ben Campos
2 years ago
A wonderful experience for us. They were always courteous and helpful, especially when we forgot our appointments. The smile is perfect and everything was communicated from point a to point b. Great Job!
Ella Karayiannis
2 years ago
I love my smile!!! 10/10
Alicia Kiechler
2 years ago
From start to finish, Dr Hudgins and his staff were amazing. Every question was answered, every detail explained. And now she has a beautiful smile to share! I couldn't ask for more, we are definitely sticking with him for the second kid. :)
Haley Karayiannis
2 years ago
Dr. Hudgins and his staff made Ella's braces experience absolutely amazing. They were so adaptable with their scheduling. Everyone was so friendly to greet us. We knew exactly what to expect at each appointment. And don't even get me started on Covid!! They transitioned beautifully to make everything work out during a very difficult time. I can't thank them enough for Ella's beautiful smile. Now it's on to child #2!!!
Gayle Dwight
2 years ago
They were great to work with. They worked my teen in, every time he broke a wire. They were patient with him, his teeth are perfect. This is a great orthodontist office and I highly recommend them.
Tara Peas
2 years ago
Dr Hudgins and his staff have been wonderful. My daughter first saw another orthodontist when she was 8. They wanted to do 2 phases of braces!!!$$$ We decided to go to Dr Hudgins for a second opinion. He recommended pulling a couple of baby teeth to make more room and waiting for braces. She is now going into high school and just finished her only phase of Invisalign. His office had also helped me with a broken permanent retainer. I can not recommend Dr Hudgins and his staff enough!
jasonsheri sutliff
2 years ago
Such an amazing experience with Dr. Hudgins and staff. From the first call until the braces came off, they could not have been better. You know exactly what to expect right down to how long your appointment will last. My husband and I highly recommend Joseph Hudgins Orthodontics to everyone we know needing the services.
Shane Carsrud
2 years ago
Six Stars! We've had a great experience with Dr Hudgins! Our daughter had her braces removed today and her teeth are perfect. The staff is always amazing at accommodating our schedule, our needs, and our concerns. Recently, our daughter broke a part of her braces while on vacation in South Florida. We called the office and they helped us find a local orthodontist. Unfortunately, that orthodontist was two hours from our current location. Dr. Hudgins learned about this and didn't want us to spoil our vacation. He walked us though a temporary fix to make her comfortable for the remainder of our vacation and made arrangements to see us after hours when we returned. Our son is also going to need braces in the coming year. Without a moment of consideration, we will continue to see Dr. Hudgins and his caring team.
Maria Forbes
3 years ago
Our family had a very positive experience at Dr.Hudgins Orthodontics. My son recently had his braces removed, and he has a beautiful smile! The entire team at Dr.Hudgins' office is courteous, competent, kind. I felt that my son was valued as an individual, and I could breathe easy knowing he was in skillful hands. We're thankful that wearing the retainer is going well too!
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