Dr. Hudson started his healthcare career in 1992 working as a Certified Nursing Assistant to put himself through Nursing School at Lewis Clark State College. In 1995, Dr. Hudson graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing, and in 1996 he completed his Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing. For several years, Dr. Hudson worked full-time as a Registered Nurse while continuing his pre-doctoral coursework. In 2003, Dr. Hudson earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the Creighton University School of Dentistry.Upon graduation, he entered into full-time military service and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. After completing residency in Advanced Education General Dentistry, Dr. Hudson was attached to the U. S. Marines stationed in Twentynine Palms, California where he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal. Dr. Hudson completed residency in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at Naval Medical Center San Diego, graduating in 2010. He was then assigned to duty as the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, where he was awarded his first Navy Commendation Medal. After serving two years aboard the USS Nimitz, he was selected to become the Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Naval Hospital Bremerton.During his tenure, as an active member of the Directorate for Surgical Services, he was awarded his second Navy Commendation Medal. After more than 13 years of active duty military service, Dr. Hudson transitioned to full time private practice at Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.Dr. Hudson has certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well as Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He has been a member of the American Dental Association since 2000, a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.… Read more ›
Very impressed by his expertise and effectiveness. The best, quickest tooth extraction experience I ever had.…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Clark State College | Bachelors Degree | Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing | 1996 |
| Creighton University School Of Dentistry | Doctorate | D.D.S. | 2003 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Naval Medical Center San Diego | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Not Specified |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Dental Association | Present |
| Fellow | American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Present |
| Professional Member | Washington State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Present |
| Professional Member | American Dental Society of Anesthesiology | Present |
| Professional Member | Yakima Valley Dental Society | Present |
Dr. Kevin E. Hudson, DDS, BSN has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 20 (started in 2003)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Hudson specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
“Trouble wisdom tooth extraction”
Very impressed by his expertise and effectiveness.
The best, quickest tooth extraction experience I ever had.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
the initial visit left me a little concerned but after talking with dr, i felt very confident in his service, i would come back here again. the ladies are great to, made me feel very comfortable. great job
“great service”
the initial visit left me a little concerned but after talking with dr, i felt very confident in his service, i would come back here again. the ladies are great to, made me feel very comfortable.
great job
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Dr. Hudson was very kind and answered all my questions. He has a great sense of humor and explained what he was doing as he went along. The assistant, Sarah, was very helpful, cheerful and friendly. I had a local anesthetic and Dr. Hudson is a goood shot giver.
“made me feel very relaxed.”
Dr. Hudson was very kind and answered all my questions. He has a great sense of humor and explained what he was doing as he went along. The assistant, Sarah, was very helpful, cheerful and friendly. I had a local anesthetic and Dr. Hudson is a goood shot giver.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Everything has went really well for me. The staff and Dr Hudson has made me feel very comfortable.
“excellent care and staff”
Everything has went really well for me. The staff and Dr Hudson has made me feel very comfortable.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
I have full confidence in Dr Hudson
“very happy”
I have full confidence in Dr Hudson
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Excellent
“the procedure went very smoothly, d/c instructions were very clear”
Excellent
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
everyone was so friendly, easy to be with them,also good teachers!
“A very interesting and informative”
everyone was so friendly, easy to be with them,also good teachers!
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
He made me feel so much more relaxed with the visits than I have ever felt. He explained things to me and made me feel like this was all about me. I love coming to his visits
“Made visit fun”
He made me feel so much more relaxed with the visits than I have ever felt. He explained things to me and made me feel like this was all about me. I love coming to his visits
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
excellent
“excellent”
excellent
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Dr. Hudson is respectful, kind and considerate. I felt comfortable with him and was very impressed with his knowledge and willingness to share his thought process with me. He included me in the discussion regarding the surgery and treatment plan and I felt part of the process. He is an amazing surgeon and the results of my surgery are a testament to his skill.
“Dr. Hudson spent a considerable amount of time clearly explaining my options.”
Dr. Hudson is respectful, kind and considerate. I felt comfortable with him and was very impressed with his knowledge and willingness to share his thought process with me. He included me in the discussion regarding the surgery and treatment plan and I felt part of the process. He is an amazing surgeon and the results of my surgery are a testament to his skill.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Excellent care by staff and doctor.
“Merla's tooth extraction”
Excellent care by staff and doctor.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
it was a wonderful experience-the best you can expect for a bone graft :)
“wonderful experience”
it was a wonderful experience-the best you can expect for a bone graft :)
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
From my very first appointment to my last follow up appointment everyone was so kind. My wait time in the lobby and in the exam rooms were always very quick. Dr. Hudson was very kind along with my assistant Shelly. I can't say enough kind words about this office. You are in good hands!
“Wonderful Staff!”
From my very first appointment to my last follow up appointment everyone was so kind. My wait time in the lobby and in the exam rooms were always very quick. Dr. Hudson was very kind along with my assistant Shelly. I can't say enough kind words about this office. You are in good hands!
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Dr. Hudson and staff have all been professional nice kind people.
“great”
Dr. Hudson and staff have all been professional nice kind people.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
Great office! Dr Hudson did a wonderful job and his sraff is wonderful .
“nice job gang”
Great office! Dr Hudson did a wonderful job and his sraff is wonderful .
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
this was the best experience I have ever had, either dental or medical. The staff took very good care of me, almost no pain after the procedure. Thank you again for taking such good care of me.
“the best”
this was the best experience I have ever had, either dental or medical. The staff took very good care of me, almost no pain after the procedure. Thank you again for taking such good care of me.
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
pleasant
“excellentii”
pleasant
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
very good
“very nice and relaxing”
very good
Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 4207 Tieton Drive
shelly was wonderful
“a difficult case n working great with my idiosyncrasies”
shelly was wonderful
Comment - “ Trouble wisdom tooth extraction ”
Very impressed by his expertise and effectiveness. The best, quickest tooth extraction experience I ever had.