Meet Our Team
John C. Hall, DDS, MS
Offering services in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery, Dr. John Hall has been a periodontist in Traverse City since 1998. He is a native of Northern Michigan. After graduating from Central Michigan University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, he attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, completing a dental degree in 1995. Dr. Hall then began a three-year residency in periodontics at U of M.
At the end of his residency, Dr. Hall was awarded the Sigurd Ramfjord Award, named for a University of Michigan professor and School of Dentistry chair who was known internationally for his leadership in establishing the specialty of periodontics (dental treatment of gum disease). “I’m very proud to be a graduate of the periodontal program at the U of M,” says Dr. Hall. “The program has an excellent reputation in the profession for its strength both in clinical studies and in research.
“I feel honored to be asked back to give occasional lectures to current periodontal program students at the U of M,” he adds. “I really enjoy working with students who are studying periodontal dentistry or periodontal dental assisting.”
In 2005 Dr. Hall was awarded Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology. Only a small number of periodontists in private practice distinguish themselves by going through the process of Board certification, which requires comprehensive qualifying and oral examinations and recertification every six years.
Dr. Hall is an active member in the local chapter of the Michigan Dental Association, the Resort District Dental Society, The American Dental Association, the Michigan Periodontal Association, and the American Academy of Periodontology. He resides in Traverse City with his wife and five children. Dr. Hall enjoys fishing, hunting, fitness activities and family fun.
The Staff
The Staff at Hall Periodontics is highly trained, highly skilled, friendly,
and eager to make sure your experience at Hall Periodontics is a pleasant one.
Hall Periodontics is closed, except for emergencies, until further notice. We are checking voice mail regularly.
Infection Control and Concerns Regarding the Corona Virus Crisis - Click Here To Learn More
Infection Control and Concerns Regarding the Corona Virus Crisis
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The Michigan Dental Association has recommended that all dental offices close to non-emergent treatment for the next two weeks, starting March 17th. (To open again on Wednesday, April 1st).
During this time, we will be closed to all regular appointments.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO SEE PATIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PAIN or DENTAL/SURGICAL EMERGENCY. WE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS IN OUR TRAVERSE CITY OFFICE ON A LIMITED BASIS.
Our staff is working tirelessly to cancel/reschedule pending appointments.
Please call with any questions/concerns, or to schedule an emergency appointment.
Please stay healthy, observe social distancing. Thanks for your understanding.
- Dr. John Hall
Infection control procedures are actions taken in health care settings to prevent the spread of disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommendations for dental office infection control. Your dentist cares about your safety and works hard to prevent the spread of infection. Before you enter the examining room, all surfaces, such as the dental chair, dental light, drawer handles and countertops, have been cleaned and disinfected. Offices may cover some equipment with protective covers, which are replaced after each patient.
Non-disposable items like the dental tools are cleaned and sterilized between patients. Disposable dental tools and needles are never reused. Infection control precautions also require all dental staff involved in patient care to use appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, masks, gowns and eyewear when needed. After each patient, disposable gloves and masks are thrown away. Before seeing the next patient, everyone on the treatment team washes their hands and put on a new pair of gloves.
Your well-being is important to your dentist and dental staff. That’s why infection control procedures are in place at your dental office. What about the new coronavirus?
It is very understandable to be concerned about the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Please know that the precautions your dentist already takes every day to prevent the spread of infection in his or her practice also helps prevent the spread of COVID-19.
If you are ill with flu-like symptoms, you should reschedule your appointment.
If you or someone you are in close contact with have recently traveled to one of the countries with large outbreaks of COVID-19 (China, Italy, Iran, South Korea) or if you have been exposed to someone else who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or who was quarantined as a precaution, wait 14 days until you see your dentist to make sure you have not caught the coronavirus.
If you are healthy, there’s no need to cancel your regularly scheduled dental appointment.
It’s important to know that the majority of people infected with the coronavirus experience flu-like symptoms and then recover. Most people do not develop serious respiratory complications.
Those most at risk of becoming seriously ill are elderly people and those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease, among others. Children, thus far, have been largely unaffected.
Here are a few things you can do on your own to help keep yourself and those around you healthy:
- Wash your hands frequently, or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent ethyl alcohol.
- Avoid touching your face, eyes or nose to reduce the spread of germs.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow. Infections like the coronavirus spread through the tiny droplets in coughs and sneezes.
- Stay home if you feel sick. If you have flu-like symptoms or otherwise feel unwell, stay home and rest. Call your dentist to reschedule your appointment for a later date. This will reduce the risk of spreading your illness.
Visit the CDC’s website for the latest information on COVID-19
