ANN MARIE HOFBAUER, DMD
PERIODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY
“Exceptional skills, advanced technical knowledge and a superb staff; Dr. Hofbauer has created a caring and comfortable setting to improve and restore one's dental health. Thanks for saving mine!!” - Michael F.
Dr. Hofbauer
Dr. Ann Marie (“Marnie”) Hofbauer grew up in the small Midwestern community of Trenton, lllinois. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of lllinois Urbana-Champaign in 1990. While there, she was active in Alpha Chi Omega. Her Doctor of Dental Medicine was completed in 1994 at Southern lllinois University School of Dental Medicine where she was a member of
Read More...Dr. Ann Marie (“Marnie”) Hofbauer grew up in the small Midwestern community of Trenton, lllinois. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of lllinois Urbana-Champaign in 1990. While there, she was active in Alpha Chi Omega. Her Doctor of Dental Medicine was completed in 1994 at Southern lllinois University School of Dental Medicine where she was a member of Delta Sigma Delta. She received numerous awards including the Outstanding Clinical Research Award. ln 1997, she completed specialty training in Periodontics from the University of lllinois in Chicago.
Dr. Hofbauer began her career by practicing with both the Endodontic and Periodontic Associates and the Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago from 1997-1999.
Then in 1999 Dr. Hofbauer moved to the Northwest and founded her practice in McMinnville, Oregon, to serve patients by offering the best of periodontics and implantology.
Dr. Hofbauer believes in education and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their oral health. Research now confirms that excellent oral health is vital to whole body health. Oral infection can negatively impact systemic health and healing. Often oral infections can be undetected by the patient. Physicians are now recognizing this link and requiring an oral health clearance prior to certain surgeries and procedures. Dr. Hofbauer has worked closely with the larger medical community to support her patients. Whether it was working with oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, cardiologists, endocrinologists, or with OHSU’s transplant center, Dr. Hofbauer’s patients overall dental/medical needs were integrated throughout her care.
Deeply vested in professional improvement for herself and for others, Dr. Hofbauer is an early adopter and surgical specialist for the Versah team and provides osseodensification surgical training. She served as a clinical instructor at OHSU in 2000, directed an Implant Study Club from 2002-2004, and has been a member of the Seattle Study Club Alpha Omega Branch. Dr. Hofbauer established the Yamhill Hygiene Study Club in 2001 and was the Director and Lecturer through 2021. This forum for education and community is now 50+ members strong.
Committed to volunteering her periodontal skills, Dr. Hofbauer has served local and international organizations, such as Mission of Mercy, Love, Inc., OASIS, the Dominican Republic volunteer dentistry program and St. Basil’s Free Dental Clinic in Chicago.
Dr. Hofbauer is happily married and the mother of two active teen-age sons and the sweetest dog in the world.
Private Practice
1997 to 1999 – Endodontic and Periodontic Associates, LTD.
2000 to 2001 – OHSU Clinical Professor
1999 to 2021 – Ann Marie Hofbauer, DMD, PC
Education
1997 University of lllinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Resident in Periodontics
1994 Southern lllinois University School of Dental Medicine, DMD
1990 University of lllinois Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Specialty Board
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Licenses
License to Practice Periodontal Specialty in Oregon
Certification to Practice Periodontics
Honors And Awards
Kois Specialist
Board Certified by American Board of Periodontology
SIU/SDM Student Representative to Committee to Evaluate the Dean
SIU/SDM Illinois State Dental Society Representative
Dean’s Research Award Recipient
Research Fellowship
First Place (Year II) SIU/SDM Table Clinic Competition
Phi Eta Stigma Honorary Society Award of Academic Excellence, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Academic and Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Periodontology
Oregon Society of Periodontology
American Dental Association
Oregon Dental Society
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
American Association of Women Dentists
Oregon Oral Health Coalition (YOHC)
“Dr. Hofbauer and staff are wonderful. They’ve been gentle and aware of my needs throughout my procedures.” - Kristy K.
Procedures
I want you to understand your procedure so that you will be more comfortable. In addition to thoroughly discussing your procedure with you, the links below may be helpful in giving you a visual understanding. Select a ‘before and after’ or ‘more info’ link in the list below to see specific procedure details.
I am proud to offer my patients extensive experience and leading-edge technology in all of my procedures.
Scaling/Root Planing - Before/After
Frenectomy - Before/After
Biopsy/Oral Cancer Exam - Before/After
Gingivectomy - Before/After
Crown Lengthening - Before/After
Bone Grafting Surgery - Before/After
Osseous Surgery - Before/After
Gum Grafting - Before/After
Dental Implants - Before/After
Guided Bone/Tissue Regen. - Before/After
Sinus Augmentation - Before/After
Scaling/Root Planing The initial treatment for periodontal disease is usually a deeper cleaning that may include scaling or root planing. You can liken hardened plaque (calculus) as being similar to barnacles under a ship bottom. We need to remove this “tartar” because bacteria live on this and cause gingival inflammation and disease.
Frenectomy A frenum is a naturally occurring muscle attachment normally seen between the front teeth (top or bottom). Strong muscle pull can add to recession on these teeth. Additionally, an excessively large frenum can prevent teeth from coming together resulting in a gap between the front teeth. Sometimes your orthodontist or dentist will ask that I release this.
Biopsy/Oral Cancer Exam The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin that is smooth and pink in color. Any alteration could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. Should a lesion be noted it is often recommended for biopsy and pathology evaluation.
Gingivectomy This procedure removes excess gum tissue by recontouring and reshaping the gingival tissue.
Crown Lengthening This can be used to change a “gummy smile”. Sometimes a person has too much bone and gum tissue hiding much of the tooth. I can reshape and enhance this appearance. There are times when your dentist does not have enough solid tooth structure to grab onto for a crown. Crown lengthening exposes more of the tooth for a healthy restoration.
Bone Grafting Surgery With periodontal disease, bone around teeth is damaged. Often I can repair and regrow this bone. I use state of the art materials and techniques to accomplish this.
Osseous Surgery This refers to a number of procedures aimed at gaining access to the tooth roots to remove tartar and disease-causing bacteria. The goal is to change the environment so as to be less bacteria friendly. This allows you, the patient, and your hygienist better ability to clean your teeth.
Gum Grafting When the gums move up or recede, the body loses a natural defense against both bacterial penetration and trauma. To restore this and to prevent further gum and bone loss I can rebuild this lost tissue.
Dental Implants Dental implants are an option to replace a lost tooth. I place the root portion and your dentist can then build the crown onto this. You now regain the ability to eat and smile with confidence.
Guided Bone/Tissue Regen. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone resorbs. If the desire is to place implants and there is not enough bone, I can grow this bone back. Sometimes I can use the new osseodensification technique which expands and compacts the bone.
Sinus Augmentation When we wish to replace upper back teeth, sometimes the sinus (empty air filled spaces) has descended too far and we don’t have enough strong bone to hold an implant. I can now elevate the sinus and add bone. There are different techniques based on your anatomy.
“Dr. Hofbauer is excellent, the office is clean and beautifully decorated, the staff bends over backwards to provide the best dental care available and best of all, they treat their patients like family!” - Kerry M.
Video Library
I want my patients to be as healthy as possible in all areas of life. And we know that the foundation of whole body health is great oral care. So let me show you the best practices for how to take care of your teeth and gums in these quick 30-90 second videos. You may find some entirely new information or a slight adjustment in how you go about caring for your teeth and gums that can make all the difference.
“I highly recommend Dr. Hofbauer. I have received excellent care from her and her staff. I appreciate their professionalism and compassionate care.” - Paula J.
RESEARCH + COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Versah Drill and Osseodensification
Dr. Hofbauer is part of an elite team that offers Versah osseodensification technology. This ground-breaking technology is an innovative process that literally creates additional bone mass and toughness by breaking weaker bonds in bone material and allowing stronger chain bonds to remain intact. This all happens on a micro-structural level. Surprisingly, bone has plasticity to it and will allow this dynamic change to happen without fracturing. All of this is possible using the Versah drill by a highly-experienced surgeon. As one of the few surgeons with this expertise, it enables me to actually create bone mass where it’s needed for surgeries; to increase density, strength, and toughness of that bone; and to reduce time while enhancing healing. I have participated in comparative research for Versah and was an early adopter of the technology, as well as a Versah, endorsed instructor.
Versah Trainings and Research
2019 – Versah Live Surgery–Hands-on instruction, Augusta, GA / July 18, 19
2019 – Versah Osseodensification World Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ / Symposium Moderator
2017 – Versah Osseodensification Symposium, Orlando, FL / Symposium Moderator
2017 – Versah Osseodensification Symposium, Augusta, GA / Three day live surgery course
2016 – American Academy of Periodontology Conference, San Diego, CA / Hands-on instruction
2016 – Jornada Total de Implantología (JTI), Madrid, Spain / Hands-on instruction
2014 – Comparative Research, Paris, France / Explored conventional drilling vs. Versah
Publications and Presentations
“The Oral/Systemic Health Connection”. Presented at Soroptimist International of McMinnville educational lunch meeting. February 26, 2019.
Hofbauer, A.M., & Huwais, S. “Osseodensification facilitates ridge expansion with enhanced implant stability in the maxilla”: Part II case report with 2-year follow-up. Study published in Implant Practice, 2015
Hofbauer, A.M., Blumenthal, N., Alves, M., Huwais, S., & Koperski, R. “Defect-Determined Regenerative Options for Treating Periodontal Intrabony Defects in Baboons” Study published, 2003
Annual/semi-annual lectures for Yamhill Hygiene Study Club
Hofbauer, A.M., & Nihill, P. “The Affects of Infection Control on Bite Registration Accuracy” Presented at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1994
Hofbauer, A.M., & Nihill P. “Do You Know What Your Materials Taste Like?”: A pilot study. Presented at the school-wide Spring Table Clinic Presentation, SIU/SDM, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1993
Hofbauer, A.M., & Nihill, P. “To Bite or Not to Bite”: A Comparison of Bite Registration Materials. Presented at the 1993 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1993
Volunteer Organizations
2001 to 2021 – Established the Yamhill Hygiene Study Club, and served as Director and Lecturer
2002 to 2004 – Director Implant Study Club
2011 to Present – Mission of Mercy, Portland, Oregon
2011 to 2016 – Love, lnc. Dental Clinic, Portland, Oregon
2014 – Traveled to the Dominican Republic to provide dental care
Madison County Dental Society-Dental Health Fair Volunteer
Alton Pride Community Service Volunteer
Organized 1992 Registration of Dental Students for Voting
Organized Presentation to mentally handicapped facilities
Volunteer to OASIS (shelter for battered women)
1994 to 1999 – St. Basil’s Free Dental Clinic, Chicago, Illinois
“Dr. Hofbauer and her staff are wonderful! I’ve had several cleanings and a bone graft done. I’ve been impressed by the quality of the treatments as well as the follow-up attention.” -L.C.
TESTIMONIALS
Dorothy C.
The entire staff made me feel comfortable before and after my surgery. I cannot recommend Dr Hofbauer and her staff highly enough. If you have any fears with dental work, they will put you at ease and answers all your questions, no matter how many you have!
Trudy M.
This is simply a very efficiently run and managed practice with a top-rated periodontist at the helm and a very professional, skilled staff.
Michele K.
Excellent dental care and wonderful staff.
Amy H.
Very professional office, yet warm and inviting. Processes were explained clearly as were the charges. Dr Hofbauer instills confidence with her pleasing demeaner and her expertise in the field of periodontics.
Cindy N.
I have been seeing Dr Hofbauer for over 15 years. The quality care she and her staff provide is excellent and I would highly recommend them to everyone. I am a very anxious dental patient and have had a lot of work done over the years. Dr Hofbauer’s office is the one place where I always feel safe and well cared for. Gwen, my hygienist, is patient and compassionate and highly skilled. I am grateful to have this team to provide my care
Wallace B.
I have trusted Dr. Hofbauer and her office to provide care for my dental health for over 10 years. Everyone in the office is friendly, caring and professional. I feel so fortunate to have this office in our community.
Bernard T.
Lynette is very thorough and concerned about my teeth and gums. She offers advice and counsel to improve my care.
Cecelia T.
It has been a long trip. Mostly because of my illness. I thank you for calling to see how I was doing. All is well and I must say your staff is an A+ Thank you Cece
Bonnie M.
Everyone was really great even though I wasn’t feeling my best that day. Also, Dr. Hofbauer was so patient explaining the procedure she was recommending. I really appreciated that.
Debra T.
I always appreciate Gwen’s attention to detail and her good spirits.
Mary D.
I cannot express my absolute gratitude to Dr. Hofbauer and staff for the excellent care they gave me yesterday. So much compassion from everyone because I am a dental chicken at heart. Totally awesome care.
Joseph E.
This dental group is fantastic. Fully equipped and professional staff. Attention to detail and explained procedures and outcomes. Good follow up post procedure. Caring and knowledgeable.
Cokie A.
In addition to being very knowledgeable and professional, Dr. Hofbauer and her staff, especially Dormie, were extremely empathetic and kind. I suffer from severe dental anxiety, and they were so understanding, patient, and reassuring. I feel I’min very good hands.
Terese H.
Visiting the office is always a pleasant experience. Dr Hofbauer and her staff are kind and compassionate. They spend time making certain that you are comfortable and that you are aware of procedures and the cost.
Tony M.
The team at Hofbauer DMD PC does a great job. They are attentive to patient needs and extremely competent in practice. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Wallace B.
Dr Hofbauer’s office provides the very best professional care available today. Using cutting edge technique and the very best in patient care, they excel in everything they do. I wouldn’t trust anyone else.
Lee L.
I always feel at home, like I am family. They are all very nice and very professional. I do recommend Dr. Hofbauer to my friends and family, and to anyone else in need of a periodontist.
Amy P.
I continue to go back to Dr. Hofbauer because of the incredible level of care and genuine concern for my comfort throughout the procedures. The entire staff is kind, friendly, and professional. I am also very impressed with the level of expertise and attention to detail, I am very happy with the results!
Diane G.
The staff was very friendly and made me feel 100% comfortable and reassured me each step of the process. Plus, coziest waiting room in town!
Ted N.
Giving a 5 star rating says it all.
Larry O.
“Fantastic. I have never experienced ANY professional/business group of people that have been as pleasant, accommodating, efficient, and professional as the group of beautiful ladies at Dr. Ann Hofbauer’s periodontal practice. She has assembled a team that is the epitome of the ideal professional entity. I am the biggest coward in the world when it comes to medical procedures and I informed Dr. Hofbauer and her staff of that fact right from the start. They have striven and succeeded in making me feel comfortable—both psychologically and physically—with every visit.
Read More...“Fantastic. I have never experienced ANY professional/business group of people that have been as pleasant, accommodating, efficient, and professional as the group of beautiful ladies at Dr. Ann Hofbauer’s periodontal practice. She has assembled a team that is the epitome of the ideal professional entity. I am the biggest coward in the world when it comes to medical procedures and I informed Dr. Hofbauer and her staff of that fact right from the start. They have striven and succeeded in making me feel comfortable—both psychologically and physically—with every visit.
At my first consulting appointment, there was a delay in getting me in to speak with Dr. Hofbauer, apparently due to a difficult procedure with a patient (which is totally understandable in the medical profession). Even during my wait in the lobby the front desk and management staff were extremely attentive and informative to me and very apologetic for the delay. It was the perfect model of customer service and how to run a professional office.
My only regret with my visits with Dr. Hofbauer and her staff of lovely people is that those interactions will come to an end soon. While I do not relish the idea of needing to see them for any additional medical procedures, I will miss the warm human interactions that I have had the privilege of having with all of them.
Fantastic.
Donna S.
“I have needed a gum graft for over 10 years and was scared to death to have it done. I finally could wait no longer and my dentist referred me to Dr. Hofbauer. I can honestly say I was so surprised when I DID NOT FEEL A THING!!! I didn’t go under or have any tranquilizers. I didn’t even feel the shots of novocaine. It’s been over a month now and everything is healing and working well. Dr. Hofbauer and her entire staff are amazing. I really can’t say enough good things about them. Also, I was telling a friend
Read More...“I have needed a gum graft for over 10 years and was scared to death to have it done. I finally could wait no longer and my dentist referred me to Dr. Hofbauer. I can honestly say I was so surprised when I DID NOT FEEL A THING!!! I didn’t go under or have any tranquilizers. I didn’t even feel the shots of novocaine. It’s been over a month now and everything is healing and working well. Dr. Hofbauer and her entire staff are amazing. I really can’t say enough good things about them. Also, I was telling a friend of my experience and she said her husband had 2 gum surgeries with her and he had the same experience. Then his insurance changed and he had to go somewhere else for his third surgery and he said the experience was totally different and painful.
I have 2 more surgeries to go and now have no fear of them.
Buddy B.
“Dr Hofbauer and her staff provide the most professional, caring experience of any office I have ever visited. They truly care about their patients and it shows in the quality of work they perform. Dr Hofbauer is definitely on the cutting edge in terms of new techniques and procedures to help keep a healthy smile. I highly recommend them!
Shelby H.
“Paul had a great experience at the clinic. The staff was friendly and caring. He was in very capable hands. They even called to check on him hours after the surgery. Would highly recommend to anyone needing this kind of dental work!”
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“Who likes to go to the Periodontist?! Not me! But when I go I want to feel I am in competent hands. Dr. Hofbauer, Gwen and all the staff are not just competent but they are gentle, kind and caring. I highly recommend this practice.”
Martin A.
“You can spend hours learning how to write a review with your name and photo included, but at Dr. Ann Marie Hofbauer’s, things get done by pro’s right away and they work. Not only that, everyone there is exciting to be around; intelligent, good looking, and charming.”
Kevin C.
“Dr. Hofbauer and her staff are wonderful to work with. They are true professionals but the office is friendly and welcoming. There are no surprises with the cost of the services or what your insurance will pay. I would recommend Dr. Hofbauer for any dental surgery you need. So far both my daughter and I have had work done and we could not be happier with our experience.”
Beth B.
“I have had two oral surgeries performed by Dr. Hofbauer and have been very pleased with the results of each. Dr. Hofbauer and her staff are very professional, attentive and caring.”
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“I have been going to Dr. Hofbauer for years. She and her staff are amazing!! She actually cares about her patients and has a gentle touch. I have had 3 oral surgeries and never have had any problems during or after. Top notch!”
Babs B.
“If you need oral surgery Dr. Hofbauer is the best. The staff is so helpful and professional.”
Lisa C.
I have been going to Dr. Hofbauer’s office for several years. From my very first visit I found Dr. Hofbauer and all her staff to be kind, caring and competent. The waiting area has a calm, spa like feel and I’ve always had the impression that each staff member truly cares about making the experience as comfortable as possible. Gwen does a fantastic job cleaning my teeth — she is thorough, yet gentle — the perfect combination! I highly recommend this office.
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“Excellent staff that is friendly, professional and has the highest standards. I’ve been a patient for many years.” -Doris C.
Contact
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