Dr. J. Lawrence Hutta

Dr. J. Lawrence Hutta

Dr. J. Lawrence Hutta has enjoyed transforming thousands of smiles in the Columbus area over the past several decades. After graduating cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, he completed his dental residency and a two-year graduate program in orthodontics at Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester School of Dentistry.

Always passionate about furthering his education, Dr. Hutta is a member of professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontics, the Ohio Dental Association, and The Columbus Dental Society. Passionate about giving back to his community, Dr. Hutta awards scholarships to deserving high school graduates and teaches at his alma mater, OSU’s College of Dentistry. Outside the office, you can find him on a golf course, cheering on OSU, or spending time with his family.

The Little Known History of the Tooth Fairy

The Little Known History of the Tooth Fairy

For many families, a lost baby tooth means a visit from the Tooth Fairy and the exchange of money for the pearly white. But have you ever wondered how the friendly, businesslike fairy came to be?...

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Making Others Smile This Summer

Making Others Smile This Summer

If your New Year’s resolution feels like a distant memory, or you feel burned out from a long year of work school, summer is the perfect time for change. While we are constantly worried about our...

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Braces-Friendly Holiday Cookie Recipe

Braces-Friendly Holiday Cookie Recipe

If you’re wearing braces during the holidays, there’s no need to ever feel left out. Who needs a hard, crunchy Christmas cookie when you can give your braces a break with a soft, indulgent...

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Summer Braces-Friendly Recipes

Summer Braces-Friendly Recipes

July 4th is the day for fireworks, family gatherings, and of course—barbeque! We have prepared a braces-friendly recipe of BBQ Sloppy Joes that’s perfect for all of those summer backyard...

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Movie Treats Your Smile Will Love

Movie Treats Your Smile Will Love

Movies are a fun way to escape the summer heat, but, for people with braces, the concession stand can be a bummer. Before braces, you might have been excited to eat a bag of buttery popcorn every...

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Celebrating 30 Great Years

Celebrating 30 Great Years

To my Hutta & Cook family, I am so happy and excited to be celebrating my 30th anniversary of creating beautiful smiles throughout the Central Ohio area this month. This milestone wouldn’t have...

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Braces-Friendly Thanksgiving Dessert

Braces-Friendly Thanksgiving Dessert

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means so are the sweets! We’re all for settling the cravings of our sweet-tooth, so we wanted to help our patients with braces indulge with safe,...

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