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Dr. Hovden, a 1981 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, is currently in private practice in Daly City, California. Dr. Hovden has studied with many of the leading educators in the dental field. These include Dr. Peter Dawson, Dr. Mark Piper, Dr. David Hornbrook, Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. John Kois, Dr. Newton Fahl, Dr. Pascal Magne, Dr. Keith Phillips, Dr. Dennis Tarnow, Dr. Christian Coachman, Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, Dr. Dean Kois, Dr. Galip Gurel and Dr. Steve Buchanon.
He maintains a faculty position at UOP in the department of Endodontics along with a teaching position at IDEA, where he teaches an “Introduction to the Microscope for the General Practitioner”.
Dr. Hovden over 15 years ago founded Bay Area Aesthetic Masters, a Bay Area Study Club with over 20 members dedicated to enhancing their member’s knowledge and enjoyment of aesthetic restorative dentistry.
He is a former clinical mentor of the Hornbrook Group where he taught advanced restorative dentistry. He is now a visiting faculty member of the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona where he teaches in the restorative workshops. In addition Dr. Hovden became an Accredited Member of the AACD in 2008 and in 2018 he became the 79th Fellow. In 2018 he also was promoted to “Clinical Instructor” at the Kois Center where he teaches each year.
Dr. Hovden introduced the surgical microscope to his office over 20 years ago and added his second microscope almost 15 years ago. He has incorporated their use into his comprehensive restorative practice.
November 1 - 2, 2024
Ken Hovden has created a hands-on in microscopic dentistry to teach you efficient practice with the microscope while upgrading your skills in cosmetic dentistry. He will use a variety of dental procedures to train you in all settings, quadrants, and patient positioning in microscopic dentistry. After just two days, you will get through your struggles and feel ready to incorporate the dental microscope into your practice routine ...
Dr. Hovden made the use of dental microscopes approachable and achievable. Every aspect of his course was well thought-out and easily applicable to daily practice. After just two days, I feel ready to immediately incorporate dental microscopes to my routine. I would recommend this course to anyone!
This is not only incorporating microscope in practice but also improving quality of care of patients.
Dr. Hovden taught a great course. This is an opportunity to learn the microscope and at the same time learn different restorative techniques and materials. A must course for anybody having bought or planning to buy the dental microscope.
Enjoyed the microscope class. Ken is well versed in using the scope as well as other areas of dentistry which he included in his instruction of the class. The facility at IDEA is ideal for maximum learning.
I really enjoyed Dr. Hovden's very practical and hands-on approach. I've learned tips and tricks well beyond just the use of microscope. I cannot wait to implement the new skills in my practice on Monday.
A higher level of education. It's an experience, not a course.
Course was very helpful to implementing more comprehensive use of the microscope. Procedures were instructional and well-paced for learning. Very professional and intimate teaching environment and staff.
A very good introduction to the use of a surgical microscope in general dentistry. If you are looking to incorporate a microscope into your practice, this is a course for you.
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