Meet Dr. Richard Hunter - Periodontist

Biography

Dr. Hunter is a local graduate of Adolfo Camarillo High School where he was a 4-sport athlete. He earned his bachelors of science in biology from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA.

He earned his DDS degree Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE. While at Creighton he was a teacher’s assistant for restorative dentistry and periodontal classes where he taught underclassmen. He was recognized with the AAP student leadership award and volunteered his time at the One World Dental Health Clinic for underprivileged patients. He also published a research study titled “Clinical Outcomes of Dental Implants Placed and Managed by Predoctoral Students Under Faculty Supervision. A Long-Term Retrospective Analysis” in the Journal of Dental Education.

Dr. Hunter completed his 3-year residency and received his master's degree at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in the Department of Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery in Loma Linda, CA where he received the California Society of Periodontists Robert L. Merin Most Outstanding Resident Award. While at Loma Linda School of Dentistry he completed his master's research titled “A Technical Comparison of Two Different Guided Implant Surgery Materials: 3D Printed vs. Thermoplastic.” Dr. Hunter currently teaches part-time at Loma Linda University in the Department of Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery.

Dr. Hunter is board certified by the American Academy of Periodontology. He is also a board member of the Conejo Valley Academy of Dentistry and the President of the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society

Dr. Hunter likes to spend his time off with his wife (Camberly), daughter (Harper), and dog (Sofie). When not with his family, he enjoys soccer, snowboarding, cooking and fishing