Dr. Houghton is so enthusiastic about smile design in dentistry because he has discovered the perfect combination of artistry and science. Blending his artistry skills with modern dentistry, he is excited to bring smile design to you.

Since Smile Design is not taught in dental school, it requires a great deal of specific post-graduate training. There are varying degrees of training ranging from home study, classroom, and classroom combined with clinical treatment. All of the post-graduate training Dr. Houghton has completed has included hands on courses with real patients.

To guarantee the finest quality, natural looking dentistry, we pursued the highest standard in training. After all, our patients deserve the finest that dentistry has to offer! Our dentistry requires artistic ability, and Dr. Houghton has developed his own artistry through years of artistic refinement.

Dentistry is one-half science and one-half art, and the artist makes the difference!

At Perfect Smiles, we don't just tell you what we can do...we deliver! We are completely confident in our ability to predictably achieve your desired look. Dr. Houghton has invested as much time in his smile design training as his dental degree.

Dr. Houghton is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Approximately 3% of practicing dentists achieve this fellowship. In addition to passing a required exam, dentists earn this fellowship by completing a required number of continuing education courses.

We at Perfect Smiles are enthusiastic about what we do partly because of the amount of training and continuing education we take on a yearly basis. NH dentists are required to take 40 credit hours of continuing education biannually, but we take approximately 200 credit hours yearly or 400 hours biannually.

Dr. Houghton is a graduate of:

• The Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies, Advanced Programs, 1997, 1998
• Implant Mini Residency, Brannenmark System, 1996
• Automated Endodontics (Root Canals), 1995
• Leadership Program, Steven Covey, Utah, 1992
• Arrowhead International, Certificate in Advanced Crown & Bridge Technique, 1990
• Tufts New England Medical Center, School of Dental Medicine, 1986 Mini Residency in TMJ Disorders
• Tufts New England Medical Center, School of Dental Medicine, 1983, DMD degree
• Brigham Young University, 1979, Bachelor of Science, Major: Microbiology, Minor: Chemistry

Dr. Houghton also attends yearly educational and training conferences taught by:

• The Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• The Academy of Laser Dentistry
• The Academy of General Dentistry
• Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Materials Update Course
• Yankee Dental Congress (general dentistry courses)
• Numerous, individual cosmetic dentistry courses

Dr. Houghton is a member of:

• The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• The Academy of Laser Dentistry
• The Academy of General Dentistry
• The American Dental Association
• The New Hampshire Dental Society
• Clinical Research Associates