About Us
A Practice Built on Precision
Board-certified periodontists. Microsurgical technique. Outcomes that speak for themselves.
Our Philosophy
Excellence in Every Detail
Oral Plastic Surgery was founded with a straightforward mission: to deliver the highest standard of periodontal and implant care available in Southern California. Over more than three decades, we have remained committed to that standard — not because it is easy, but because our patients deserve nothing less.
Our approach is grounded in evidence-based dentistry, minimally invasive technique, and genuine patient partnership. We do not rush. We do not overtreat. We listen, we explain, and we build a treatment plan that reflects your specific anatomy, goals, and concerns.
We also remain active educators and researchers in our field. Our doctors have lectured nationally and internationally, contributed to peer-reviewed journals, and trained the next generation of periodontists. That intellectual engagement keeps us at the forefront of what is possible — and it directly benefits every patient we see.
Our team at the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry annual meeting.
Recognition & Education
Active in Our Field
Our doctors are not only practitioners — they are contributors to the profession. They lecture nationally, participate in continuing education at the highest levels, and engage with the research and clinical communities that advance periodontal and esthetic surgery.
This commitment means our patients benefit from techniques and materials that are current, proven, and backed by the most rigorous clinical evidence available. When you choose Oral Plastic Surgery, you are in the care of doctors who are genuinely invested in the state of their field.
Our Specialists
Meet the Team
Dr. Stephen Hutton
Founder & Periodontist
Board-certified periodontist with over 30 years of practice. Trained at Loma Linda University; a national lecturer and pioneer in microsurgical periodontal technique.
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Dr. Peter Nordland
Periodontist & Implant Surgeon
Nationally recognized for his contributions to papilla classification and periodontal esthetics. Author of multiple landmark peer-reviewed publications.
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Dr. John E. Lofthus
Periodontist & Oral Surgeon
Dual-trained in periodontics and oral & maxillofacial surgery. Brings exceptional expertise in complex implant cases and full-arch reconstruction.
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What Sets Us Apart
Board-Certified Specialists
All three of our physicians hold board certification from the American Academy of Periodontology — a credential that fewer than half of practicing periodontists maintain.
Microscope-Enhanced Surgery
We use high-magnification surgical microscopes for all soft tissue procedures — enabling precision at a level invisible to the naked eye.
Minimally Invasive Approach
Wherever possible, we employ laser therapy, flap-free technique, and biologic grafting materials to shorten recovery and improve long-term tissue response.
Collaborative Care Model
We work closely with your general dentist, prosthodontist, and other specialists. You get a coordinated plan, not isolated procedures.
Research-Active Clinicians
Our doctors contribute to the published science of their field. That commitment to evidence keeps our clinical protocols current and our outcomes consistent.
Patient-Centered Experience
We explain everything. We involve you in every decision. And we take calls from our own patients after surgery — because genuine care doesn't end at checkout.
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