South Kitsap Family Dentistry

04/28/2026

Here is a meta analysis (a study of multiple studies) regarding the effectiveness of oil pulling. It’s an FAQ in the office. If it works for you go ahead. Personally, (this is Dr Hutch btw) I wouldn’t bother as there is no substitute for proper brushing and flossing.

Objective: The effect of oil pulling on oral health has not yet been fully demonstrated. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the effect of oil pulling on oral health. Methods: We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and the ...

04/28/2026

Cooper has been both a security guard AND a bumblebee today. Against his will of course. I will also link a an actual dental related article that might be helpful in a second post. Since we are a dental office and all. 😊

01/13/2026

Cooper is really excited to show off his smile makeover!

01/09/2026

Cooper getting some therapy dog practice with his human sister. 😊

12/11/2025

New addition to the SK Family Dentistry wall of fame. Thanks to Karla Bloomquist and Willie for putting this together for us! Thanks to my amazing staff who also contributed to this Christmas present for me. You are the best! Dr Hutch

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from SK Family Dentistry! It’s a beautiful and spooky fall day. Thanks to the Davenports who always come through with some amazing (and tasty) treats!

10/03/2025

Let’s help SKHS win this! You can vote once a day from now through October 24th.

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08/13/2025

A life changing improvement in form and function here. The photographer (Dr H) promises to improve his technique next time. 😊

06/25/2025

Another nice result for one of Dr Hutch’s patients!

05/02/2025

Welcome Dr. Sophie Patnenaude to South Kitsap Family Dentistry and the Port Orchard community! We are so excited to have her on board as part of our team!

Dr. Patenaude grew up in rural southern Quebec, Canada. She graduated second in her class from the McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine in 2022. She then furthered her education by completing a hospital based General Practice Residency program at The University of Vermont Medical Center. In 2023 Dr. Patenaude and her boyfriend moved to the Pacific Northwest in search of adventure. Upon moving to Washington, Dr. Patenaude worked in public health, and she is now very excited to be joining the team at South Kitsap Family Dentistry!

Dr. Patenaude is committed to providing patient-centered care. She strives to create an educational environment where patients can be an active participant in their care.

Outside of work you’ll find Dr. Patenaude hiking, skiing, and exploring all the beautiful nature that Washington has to offer. She also enjoys reading, crafting, and baking.

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