Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (1996), Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (2005), University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California
  • General Practice Residency (2005-2006), Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency (2006-2010), University of the Pacific/Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland California

Special Professional Interests

Oral surgery allows me to have a meaningful impact on the life and health of my patients and community, while also providing continual opportunities for lifelong learning and professional evolution.

Professional Activities

  • American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Minnesota Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Dental Association
  • Minnesota Dental Association
  • St. Paul District Dental Society

Publications

Contributing Reviewer, MDA Protocol for Assessment and Treatment of Oral/Facial Pain (June 2015, updated September 2016)

Hutchinson M, O’Ryan F, Chavez V, Lathon P, Sanchez G, Hatcher D, Indresano AT, Lo J.  “Radiographic findings in bisphosphonate-treated patients with stage 0 disease in the absence of bone exposure”. JOMS 68, 2232-2240.

Lo J, O’Ryan F, Gordon N, Yang J, Hui R, Martin D, Hutchinson M, Lathon P, Sanchez G, Silver P, Chandra M, McCloskey C, Staffa J, Willy M, Selby J, Go A.  “Prevalence of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients with Oral Bisphosphonate Exposure”. JOMS 68, 243-253

Hutchinson M.  “Oral Complications of Bisphosphonate Therapy”, Northwest Dentistry, May-June 2006

Clark T, Hutchinson M, Huegel K, Moffett S, Moffett D. “Additional morphological and physiological heterogeneity within the midgut of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) revealed by histology, electrophysiology, and effects of Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin”.  Tissue Cell 37, 457-468.

Hutchinson, M., Mallatt, J., Marieb, E.  A Brief Atlas of the Human Body.  San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, 2003.

Hutchinson, M., Mallatt, J., Marieb, E.  Atlas of the Human Skeleton. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, 2001.

Verified Patient Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars (68 Reviews) (14 Comments)

Overall patient ratings are based on the average score given by The Dental Specialists patients who voluntarily complete a satisfaction survey from Press Ganey, a nationally recognized firm dedicated to improving patient experience. Click to learn more about our patient ratings.

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5 out of 5 stars
April 7, 2026
I had a great experience with my care team!
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5 out of 5 stars
April 6, 2026
He was pleasant and made my tooth extraction quick and easy.
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5 out of 5 stars
March 25, 2026
He was great. He even called me in the evening to ask how I was doing after the extraction that day.
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5 out of 5 stars
March 15, 2026
The staff anticipated that there would be a need to give us information and did a really good job
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5 out of 5 stars
February 17, 2026
Overall great experience.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 12, 2026
Dr. Hutchinson is personable and, so far, his work is turning out to my benefit. Here's another thing. He called me in the early evening the day if the procedure to check on me. I had opportunity to discuss some of my recovery symptoms with the person who did the work. Nicely done, sir! Nice touch, very useful to this patient.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 4, 2026
Explanation and tx were excellent!
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5 out of 5 stars
February 4, 2026
Dr Hutchison was excellent from beginning through the tx, to a phone call at the end of the day to check in. This I value a lot.
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3.8 out of 5 stars
January 28, 2026
Dr. Hutchinson has a great personality and provides a level of comfort in understanding options and what the procedure entails. My confidence with him was not in question during the consultation but his care team was a great disappointment. I was surprised on the day of the procedure to hear that he did not stop into the treatment room to speak with my daughter prior to her being sedated. Each procedure I've had the (dental and otherwise) the surgeon has stopped in to acknowledge the procedure and at least say hello. Having mentioned that she was quite nervous going into this, I feel that small gesture would have gone a long way in calming her nerves.
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5 out of 5 stars
January 27, 2026
I appreciated his phone call to see how I was doing later in the day.
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5 out of 5 stars
January 22, 2026
Loved his energy!
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4.4 out of 5 stars
December 11, 2025
I didn't get to comment on the specifics of Dr. Hutchinson's assistant. I'm sorry that I've forgotten her name, but she was very well informed and excellent in her communication. She answered some of my technical questions that I then did not have to ask the doctor. I was very impressed.
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5 out of 5 stars
December 3, 2025
I received a follow up call asking about my current condition. I really appreciated the concern which I received. Outstanding!
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5 out of 5 stars
November 26, 2025
Dr. Hutchinson provided excellent care throughout my procedure. He kept me informed and made me feel at ease.