Meet Your Dentist in Washington, DC: Justin H. Deckard, D.M.D.
Dr. Justin Deckard graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in both Neuroscience and Religious Studies from the University of Miami. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the prestigious Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, where he truly excelled. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, a distinction reserved for the top students in his class.
His exceptional skill was recognized with several awards, including the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award. He also received various merit scholarships and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society.
Continuing Education
Upon graduation, he continued his post-doctoral training in a General Practice Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This experience gave him a deeper understanding of complex medical cases and how oral health connects to the rest of the body.
Dr. Deckard holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and the Academy of Osseointegration and is an alumnus of the Dawson Academy for Advanced Complete Care Dentistry.
His Approach to Care
Dr. Deckard provides comprehensive dental care with an emphasis on patient comfort, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field. Dr. Deckard practices with a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry with clinical interests in Aesthetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Sleep Medicine.
He can handle complex cases that other dentists might refer out, and he approaches every treatment with a focus on long-term health and stability. Dr. Deckard also believes in “an ounce of prevention,” taking the time to identify and address issues early.
Personal Life
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Deckard enjoys spending time with his wife, hiking, photography, and traveling. His wife, Dr. Sarah Deckard, is also a general dentist.