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Get to Know Dr. Josh Heimerdinger, DMD
Dr. Josh Heimerdinger is thrilled to be joining the team at Ocean Oaks Dental Group, and brings experience in all things related to implants, including tooth removal and replacement with dental implants, bone grafting, and resolving implant complications. Dealing primarily with implant dentistry affords him the luxury of developing rich and lasting relationships with his patients. He is passionate about implants, so he is happy to spend time answering questions and educating his patients about the benefits of this treatment option.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Throughout childhood Dr. Heimerdinger was fascinated by anything science related and had always envisioned a career in medicine. After voicing his interests at a dental checkup, his dentist invited him to stay to shadow for the day and he was hooked on dentistry immediately. He soon discovered that dentistry is the perfect union of art and science, and it is extremely rewarding to relieve pain and play a role in rebuilding healthy confident smiles. The field is constantly developing and Dr. Heimerdinger loves staying up to date with the latest technological advancements in dentistry.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Heimerdinger received his bachelor’s in science from the University of Missouri, and his dental degree from Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine in 2015. He furthered his education after dental school by completing a General Practice Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. He then practiced general dentistry in Missouri and Colorado, where he discovered his passion for implant dentistry.
Deciding to devote his career to implantology, he went back to school and accepted a position as a full-time implant fellow at his alma mater SIU. There he worked with specialists to treat complex cases and honed his surgical and prosthetic skills to maximize treatment outcomes. Dr. Heimerdinger is fully committed to continuing education and is a Fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry and an active member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Heimerdinger loves spending time with his family and is enjoying his new dad responsibilities after they recently welcomed their little one to the family. Outside of the office he is always in motion, taking advantage of any opportunity to camp, bike, or ski, and is particularly excited about living near the ocean for fishing and sailing. He also spends free time tinkering on a handful of woodwinds and stringed instruments and was a member of a funk band while living up in the mountains in Colorado.