Dr. John Douglas Hamerink D.D.S.

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Get to know General & Cosmetic Dentist Dr. John D. Hamerink, who serves patients in Plymouth, Michigan.

Dr. Hamerink is a general & cosmetic dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at his private dental practice – Hamerink Dental – in Plymouth, Michigan. Hamerink Dental offers personalized dental care in Plymouth and the surrounding communities of Plymouth-Canton.  For over 40 years, the dental practice has focused on providing a healthcare experience that enhances the well-being of patients. “Seeing the difference that we make in our patients’ lives is the biggest reward. Whether it is alleviating a patient from dental pain or providing a radiant new smile, these are what makes dentistry a great profession!” as stated by Dr. Hamerink.

His passion is not only surgical dentistry but also community and family dentistry.  He believes every patient deserves personalized dental care with a focus on the holistic treatment of individual risk factors. He enjoys treating children, adults, as well as geriatric and special needs patients. Dr. Hamerink was born and raised in Plymouth where his father, Dr. Howard Hamerink, established Hamerink Dental in 1978. Upon graduating, he joined his father in private practice in the Plymouth office.

Dr. Hamerink holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Movement Science from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master of Science degree in Basic Medical Sciences from Wayne State University. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2010. 

Post-graduation in addition to private practice, Dr. Hamerink held a dental position at the Michigan Department of Corrections dental clinics in Jackson and Huron Valley from 2010 to 2013. In 2010, he accepted a position at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he is an Assistant Professor, and lectures dental students as a Director of the Pathways Curriculum.

Prioritizing continuing dental education coursework, Dr. Hamerink spends countless hours learning all facets of dentistry, including cosmetic and implant dentistry, as well as administration of botox. He is also very involved with all facets of organized dentistry. He currently serves as the Editor of the District Dental Society.

Dr. Hamerink serves as an Assistant Deputy of Delta Sigma Delta – the oldest and largest dental fraternity of the international professional dental fraternities. Dr. Hamerink won the “America’s Top Dentist” Award by Consumers Research Council of America in 2012. 

Dr. Hamerink is a member of the American Dental Association, the Francis B. Vedder Society, the Michigan Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association, the Washtenaw District Dental Society, the Richard H. Kingery Study Club, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics,  the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Clinical Consultant for the Dental Advisor.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general & cosmetic dentist, Dr. Hamerink has the skills needed to complete an array of procedures that are both simple or complex in nature. 

Dr. Hamerink is passionate about the Plymouth community he grew up in and believes that involvement in the community in which he practices is extremely important. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active, traveling up to northern Michigan, playing soccer, and spending time with his family. He is an avid Michigan football season holder and enjoys attending the games.

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