Hu Jerry C DDS

My family have been to several dentists over the years. For one reason or another, we would move on to another, in hopes of finding a dentist that met our needs and expectations. Well over 16 years ago, we landed on Dr Jerry Hu's doorstep and have not looked back since. Dr Hu' s chairside manner, quickly gained the trust of our children, which was very important to us. They actually look forward to their cleanings and check ups. Not just Dr Hu, but his entire staff are incredibly and genuinely friendly on a personal level.
Dr Hu and staff has proved to us over and over that they truely care for us and our continued well being. Dr Hu doesn't just tell you what has to happen, he gives you options with the pro's and con's of each option. I can tell you from personal experience, I will not go with option "B" again, when Dr Hu highly recommends option "A". He knows what he is talking about. (Thank you Dr Hu for not saying "I told you so").
My family didn't just find a dental practice, we found friends that keep our smiles bright.

I have been a regular patient of Dr Hu's for over 3 years. He has magically given me back my smile and with it a new quality of life!! People notice and wonder what my secret to life is. Thank you doctor -- you've proven again how beautiful a smile can be.

Dr. Hu and his staff are highly efficient and well trained. They are friendly and compassionate. The clinic is clean and comfortable. I am pleased with the care and treatment I have received and will continue to have my dental needs met here.

Dr. Hu thank you for transforming my life. I'm very thankful, you're the best dentist who has accomplished so much in your career and changed the lives of so many. Very humble man you are with a great heart. You've had an amazing career, and you are doing excellent work. Thanks for your kindness and compassion. Great staff there too. I wish I could fly back to Alaska every six months to have you only be my dentist. 💗

I've seen Dr. Hu for 8 years and he is a wonderful dentist. He has great bedside manners, a very caring personality and always has the patient's best interests at heart. Five stars across the board-

Some People! Dr. Hu has done my smile makeover, and I just love smiling all the time. He is so compassionate and bends over backwards for his patients; I know that because that is the way he treats my family. I see some dishonest people like to attack him, maybe because they don't pay their bills over many months to years, or they irresponsible with abundant no shows. That is just so sad that people like that would fabricate lies to attack this hard working and highly skilled doctor. I know his entire office dedicates time in preparation for my visits, and every time I show up, everything is all set up and ready for me. Thank you Dr. Hu for my wonderful smile, and don't give up on the world; there are plenty of decent people who love you and respect your work and dedication.

Dr. Hu is Fabulous! I highly recommend him and his clinic. They are all highly trained, professional, caring and knowledgeable in everything they do, from dental, restoration and now his sleep apnea! They work with you like you are his personal family and make sure the work performed is working for you. I can't imagine going to someone else for my dental. I highly recommend Dr. Hu and his staff...You can't go wrong.

I have been in healthcare education for nearly 25 years and has achieved the level of a full tenured Professor at a world renowned institution. I have taught and interviewed thousands of students who are now practicing healthcare professionals from lab technicians to doctors and dentists. To me, a good practitioner is someone who is not only passionate about their trade but stay abreast of their profession by constantly attending professional continuing education conferences, giving presentations both self-submitted and invited, and contribute to their profession through scholarly work. Dr. Jerry Hu is all that and more. This is evident by the numerous credentials he has obtained over the years beyond his original dentistry training and other scholarly activities. He attends professional conferences on a regular basis and is invited throughout the world for lectureships and workshops. He is a constant professional and the State of Alaska is very lucky to have him.

Recently, I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea through a sleep study. Something quite common in people and often ignored but could lead to fatal consequences. I often wake up in the morning with a feeling of being "robbed" from the previous night's sleep and usually with a slight headache. I tried CPAP machine but was intolerant, i.e. I pulled it off multiple times per night so actually created an anxiety for me and made the entire sleep experience even worse. When I asked my pulmonologist about any alternatives he suggested an oral reconstruction device (ORD) and I knew right away who and where to go next.

The phrase "you don't know what you don't know" is such a profound statement. I went to Dr. Hu's clinic and his staff took their time and measured my teeth with state-of-the art equipment using lasers and echo sound wave instruments so that a "perfect" and I mean "perfect" mode can be made. When this device came at first I was a little apprehensive and had both doubts and anxiety. However, prior to that, Dr. Hu did tell me that my body will get use to it in approximately 2 weeks of wearing so I tried it.......

The result was nothing short of amazing! Within a week, I got use to it. Sometimes waking up in the morning and forgetting the device was still in my mouth. For the first time in a long time I wake up consistently each day with a clear mind and full of energy. I had always thought this was just a saying but I actually felt a physiological difference. Using this ORD and sleeping in a certain position I had eliminated my snoring all together. Being revitalized in this manner gave me the confidence to adopt a new and healthier lifestyle. Therefore, as an added bonus, I've lost around 40 pounds!

As an educator, I like to explain things that I can relate to everyday life. The best way I can explain this ORD is by something like this: When you're driving on a road (think of you and your car as air) and you come to a vertical crossroad. If you drive straight (it is your mouth) and if you drive up (it is your nose). You can see if you continue to drive straight the road ahead are blocked by certain objects say a giant boulder (your epiglottis) and the road looks narrow. However, if you drive up the road is wide and clear. Now think of the CPAP machine as a giant guest of wind that pushes your car to move forward and forces you down one of the two roads. It gets the job done but it's messy, uncomfortable, and uncontrollable. However, if you use the ORD it acts like a giant road block that tells you NOT to drive down the road and makes you drive up the road so the path is clear and wide open. It's as simple as that.

Sorry, got carried away there a little. It's the educator inside of me so I can't help it. Anyways, in summary, if Dr. Jerry Hu is not your dentist, why isn't he? If you still want to see your regular dentist then next time when you see him/her ask the question, "what do you do to stay abreast of your profession?" You'll know immediately if they give you an unsatisfactory answer.

PH

Dr Hu is by far “the BEST!” He’s knowledgeable, professional, kind and patient. His presence is warm and friendly, and you’re treated extremely special from the time you walk in until you leave. I am extremely happy with my smile make over and HIGHLY recommend Dr Hu! Dr Hu you ROCK!!!!

FYI
I just had to go to anchorage to an oral surgeon and have a tooth removed because Dr. Hu messed it up. He also caused a second tooth to decay but I got that one fixed in time. My new dentist agrees that both those teeth were improperly worked on. He also put a gold crown on that is not seated correctly ... I went to him originally because "everyone loves him" BUT now that I've talked to just a few friends about my issues they all have similar stories❗️
Be warned ,,,,