MEET DR. HUNT
A thoughtful approach to surgical dentistry.
HIS APPROACH
Care begins with understanding.
A dental procedure is only one part of a person’s experience of care. Dr. Hunt places importance on listening, explaining the treatment plan, and giving patients the opportunity to ask questions before decisions are made.
His approach is shaped by service in the U.S. Army, continued clinical education, international dental outreach, and a longstanding interest in philosophy. Across these different settings, the same principles guide his work: preparation, integrity, compassion, and respect for the individual.
Preparation
Reviewing the patient’s health, imaging, and treatment needs before developing an individualized plan.
Understanding
Making time to discuss options, expected recovery, and the questions that matter to the patient.
Follow-through
Providing postoperative guidance and a clear way to contact Vanguard about surgical recovery concerns.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
The training behind the care.
Dr. Hunt’s background includes a dental degree, postgraduate continuing education, professional credentials, and clinical experience. Each qualification below is identified by its awarding institution or organization and what it represents.
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Dr. Hunt earned his dental degree from the University of Southern California in 2016. The DDS is his professional dental degree.
MaCSD
Master, College of Sedation in Dentistry
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Professional Mastership recognizing completion of the College’s requirements for parenteral sedation training or permitting, continuing education, advanced cardiac life support training, and examination. This is a professional designation, not an academic master’s degree or a substitute for a state sedation permit.
FICOI
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
A professional Fellowship recognizing fulfillment of the organization’s implant education and case-documentation requirements. This credential is distinct from specialty board certification.
FCII
Fellow, California Implant Institute
California Implant Institute fellowship program in implant dentistry
Dr. Hunt completed the 20th Annual Fellowship Program in Implant Dentistry, documented in 2021 with 300 hours of continuing education. His completion record was issued by the UNLV School of Dental Medicine Office of Continuing Education and identifies joint program provider approval with the California Implant Institute. This was a continuing-education fellowship program, not a UNLV academic degree or an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency.
U.S. Army dental service
Served as a dentist in the United States Army, with experience in general dentistry and surgical extractions.
Additional oral surgery education
Completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery course through the Naval Postgraduate Dental School at Walter Reed.
Hospital-based clinical rotation
Completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery rotation at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, working with its oral and maxillofacial surgery team.
IV moderate sedation training
Completed formal training in IV moderate sedation using parenteral agents through Western Surgical & Sedation and the Academy of Dental & Medical Anesthesia.
Advanced Training in Biological Surgery & Ceramic Implantology
Pursued additional education in ceramic implantology and biological dentistry at Swiss BioHealth in Switzerland.
Travis Garrison Hunt, DDS | Dentist | Florida dental license DN31200
CLINICAL FOCUS
Surgical care, planned around the individual.
Dr. Hunt works with dental practices to provide surgical treatment for appropriate patients in coordination with their existing dental team. His clinical focus includes the following areas.
Surgical extractions and wisdom teeth removal.
Single and multiple dental implant placement.
Bone grafting and vertical or lateral sinus augmentation.
Full-arch implant reconstruction and coordinated restorative care.
Oral and IV moderate sedation for appropriately selected patients.
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), prepared from the patient’s own blood, and site-specific tissue management as part of the surgical plan.
Treatment and sedation recommendations depend on the patient’s health, examination, imaging, procedure needs, and suitability of the treatment setting. Recovery and outcomes vary. Some cases require a different provider or facility.
A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
Service beyond the treatment room.
Dr. Hunt’s commitment to care extends beyond his day-to-day practice. His background includes international dental missions and leadership with AYUDA International, helping bring dental care to communities with limited access.
These experiences reinforce a perspective that also guides his work with individual patients: care is a responsibility, and the person receiving it deserves attention, dignity, and respect.
BEYOND DENTISTRY
A life of reflection. A practice of compassion.
Outside dentistry, Dr. Hunt explores philosophy, human consciousness, neuroscience, and personal growth through writing and reflection. His interests include Stoic thought and the practical question of how to live with greater awareness, intention, and integrity.
A lifelong martial artist with a black belt in Hapkido, he also practices meditation and yoga. These disciplines inform his appreciation for patience, self-awareness, and lifelong learning. In patient care, that perspective is expressed through attentive listening and respect for the person behind the treatment plan.
Published author
Meditations: A Modern Adaptation for Simple & Practical Stoic Wisdom
A modern adaptation of Marcus Aurelius’s original Stoic meditations.
Explore his philosophical writing.
On Alchemy of Wisdom, Dr. Hunt shares reflections on philosophy, consciousness, and personal growth. It is a place to get to know his interests beyond dentistry.
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FOR PATIENTS
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Travis Garrison Hunt, DDS | Dentist | Florida dental license DN31200