Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Continuing Education
Certification
References
Timeline
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Tracey R. Hughes, DDS

Tracey R. Hughes, DDS

Bonita Springs,FL

Summary

Experienced practice owner and cosmetic restorative dentist with 20+ year history of building a profitable, patient centered practice. Skilled in advanced restorative procedures, complex treatment planning and aesthetic dentistry driving high case acceptance and strong production per patient. My approach is relationship-focused: I invest in team culture, patient trust and long-term community presence to sustain healthy practice growth. Throughout my career, I've managed budges, staffing, vendor contracts, marketing initiatives and technology investments with discipline and clear ROI. My goal is to continue scaling a high quality fee-for-service practice that maintains strong financial performance while delivering exceptional care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Associate Dentist

6th Sense Dental
Bonita Springs, Florida
04.2025 - Current

Associate Dentist

Lake Forest Smiles
Lake Forest, Illinois
06.2023 - 06.2025

Dentist• FFS Private Practice Owner

Boulder Valley Dental Center
Louisville, Colorado
10.2007 - 02.2022

Dentist• PPO Private Practice Owner

Riverside Family Dental Center
Riverside, Iowa
10.2001 - 08.2007

Associate Dentist

North Liberty Dental
North Liberty, Iowa
07.1999 - 10.2001

Education

AEGD Program -

University of Iowa College of Dentistry
01.1999

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Iowa City, Iowa
01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Biology Major,Chemistry Minor

Buena Vista College
Storm Lake, Iowa
01.1994

Skills

  • Complex Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
  • Oral Sedation
  • LANAP certified & own PerioLase
  • Dental Implants
  • TMD & Sleep Apnea
  • Invisalign
  • CBCT Interpretation
  • Leadership & Practice Management

Continuing Education

  • Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Diagnosing & Treating Complex Cases, 01/01/06-Present
  • Millennium Dental Technologies, LANAP Certification (PerioLase), 2007
  • DOCS organization, Oral Sedation certification, 2004
  • ACLS and BLS certified, Present

Certification

Active Florida DDS DN29813

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Dentist

6th Sense Dental
04.2025 - Current

Associate Dentist

Lake Forest Smiles
06.2023 - 06.2025

Dentist• FFS Private Practice Owner

Boulder Valley Dental Center
10.2007 - 02.2022

Dentist• PPO Private Practice Owner

Riverside Family Dental Center
10.2001 - 08.2007

Associate Dentist

North Liberty Dental
07.1999 - 10.2001

AEGD Program -

University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Bachelor of Science - Biology Major,Chemistry Minor

Buena Vista College