Dr. Stephen B. Hutton

Dr. Stephen B. Hutton is more than a periodontist. A retired Commander in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps and a leading figure in San Diego's esthetic surgical community, he brings the precision of a military specialist and the sensitivity of a genuine healer to every patient he sees.

His academic foundation is unusually broad. Dr. Hutton holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), a Master of Science in Oral Biology, and a Master of Public Health (MPH). Early training in biomedical engineering fuels a uniquely technical and analytical approach — one that shows in how he plans complex reconstructive cases and evaluates outcomes.

Over 21 years of military service — including senior roles as Consultant to the Navy Surgeon General and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Naval Medical Center San Diego — Dr. Hutton developed the calm authority and clinical adaptability that define his practice today. He is known for working precisely under pressure and for making complex treatment feel structured and manageable for patients.

In private practice, Dr. Hutton has been a consistent early adopter of emerging surgical technology. He has pioneered the use of 3D-printed stents for grafting procedures and quantitative diagnostics using AI — advances that have measurably improved surgical accuracy and patient outcomes. His work in LANAP laser-assisted periodontal therapy, microsurgical technique, and digital surgical planning has earned him national recognition from peers in both periodontics and implant dentistry.

Dr. Hutton is a trusted educator and lecturer, known for translating complex clinical science into practical guidance that both colleagues and patients can use. He believes deeply that informed patients make better decisions — and he structures every consultation accordingly.