Meet John Hofheins, DMD, MD
Dr. Hofheins grew up in Rolla, Missouri, and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri, where he also met his wife. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of New England, followed by his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Hofheins completed his residency training at UAB, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive surgical care. His extensive education and training allow him to provide high-quality, patient-centered treatment.
Dr. Hofheins’ professional interests include full arch dental implant surgery, remote anchorage dental implants, complex dental implant surgery, augmentation of bone and soft tissue, third molar surgery, general anesthesia, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, maxillofacial pathology, facial trauma, and facial reconstruction.
Awards & Certificates
- The McCallum Society Resident Grant | May 2021, 2022
- Zero-interest loan in the amount of $10,000 awarded to oral and maxillofacial surgery resident.
- Zero-interest loan in the amount of $10,000 awarded to oral and maxillofacial surgery resident.
- University of New England Dental Public Health Leadership Award | May 2020
- Awarded for an emphasis on public health education and awareness in the New England community.
- Awarded for an emphasis on public health education and awareness in the New England community.
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award | May 2020
- Awarded to a dental school student with high academic standing for outstanding performance in pre-doctorate study and clinical training in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology.
- Awarded to a dental school student with high academic standing for outstanding performance in pre-doctorate study and clinical training in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology.
- American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award | January 2020
- Awarded along with monetary scholarship each year by the New England Section of ACD to the senior dental student that most exemplifies higher professional achievements, strong leadership, high ethical standards and social responsibility.
- Awarded along with monetary scholarship each year by the New England Section of ACD to the senior dental student that most exemplifies higher professional achievements, strong leadership, high ethical standards and social responsibility.
- UNE CDM Summer Research Fellowship | May 2018
- Selected to participate in research project with Principle Investigator, Dr. Owosho, investigating epidemiology of oral cancer in New England.
- Selected to participate in research project with Principle Investigator, Dr. Owosho, investigating epidemiology of oral cancer in New England.
- Emerging Leader Award | May 2018
- Award for recognition of outstanding leadership and significant contributions as an emerging leader at UNE CDM
- Award for recognition of outstanding leadership and significant contributions as an emerging leader at UNE CDM
- Certificate of Recognition of Service and Commitment | May 2017 – May 2019
- Certificate presented by Dean Ryder in appreciation of service and commitment to UNE’s CDM as President of the Dental Medicine Class of 2020
- Certificate presented by Dean Ryder in appreciation of service and commitment to UNE’s CDM as President of the Dental Medicine Class of 2020
- GAPSA Individual Grant Award | August 2017
- Awarded August 2017 to fund attendance of Yankee Dental Congress 2018
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Awarded August 2017 to fund attendance of Yankee Dental Congress 2018
- John C. Hofheins, Carl Provenzano, Boyu Ma, John Le Kathlyn Powell, Anthony B Morlandt. Is procedural anesthesia safety similar between residents and attending surgeons? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. November 2025.
- John C. Hofheins, John M. Le, Anthony B Morlandt. Adjuvant head and neck radiation-induced iatrogenic soft tissue necrosis of the nasal ala for maxillary oral cancer – A rare complication. *In preparation
- John M. Le, John C. Hofheins, Myra Rana, Jay Ponto, Anthony B. Morlandt, Yedeh P. Ying. Oncological Outcomes Following Computer-Aided Reconstructive Jaw Surgery. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Reconstruction. 5 January 2025.
- John M. Le, John C. Hofheins, Chaitra Seri, Anthony Morlandt. Head & Neck Oncology Track: Margin Status and Survival Outcomes in Virtually Planned Oncologic Jaw Surgery. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. October 2023.
- John C. Hofheins, Seth Hofheins, Donald Hofheins. Report of nonsyndromic extraskeletal osteomas of infratemporal fossa in 24-year-old patient. *In preparation
- Adepitan A. Owosho, Miguel Velez III, Alexander Tyburski, John Hofheins, Rashida Wiley, Tessie Stansbury, Semiu Gbadamosi, Jon S. Ryder. Epidemiological Trends of Oropharyngeal and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Northern New England, 2000 – 2013. Journal of Cancer Causes & Control. March 30, 2019.
- Alexander J. Heese, John C. Hofheins, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Ryan G. Toedebusch, Jacob D. Brown, Charles R. Broadhacker, Joshua F. Braselton, Thomas E. Childs, Frank W. Booth. Rats selectively bred for high voluntary physical activity behavior are not protected from deleterious metabolic effects of a Western diet when sedentary. Current Development in Nutrition. March 27, 2019.
- John C. Hofheins, Frank F. Booth. Effects of Voluntary Running on Brain Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Rats Selectively Bred to Run High and Low Nightly Distances. MU Graduate School – Theses and Dissertations Library. May 2015.
- Roberts MD, Mobley CB, Toedebusch RG, Heese AJ, Zhu C, Krieger AE, Cuthirds CL, Lockwood CM, Hofheins JC, Wiedmeyer CE, Leidy HJ, Booth FW, Rector RS. Western diet-induced hepatic steatosis and alterations in the liver transcriptome in adult Brown-Norway rats. BMC Gastroenterology. Oct 30, 2015.
- Mobley CB, Toedebusch RG, Lockwoood CM, Heese AJ, Zhu C, Krieger AE, Cruthirds, CL, Hofheins JC, Company JC, Wiedmeyer, CE, Kim DY, Booth FW, Roberts MD. Herbal adaptogens combined with protein fractions from bovine colostrum and hen egg yolk reduce liver TNF-α expression and protein carbonylation in Western diet feeding in rats. Nutrition & Metabolism. April 23, 2014
- Toedebusch RG, Ruegsegger G, Braselton J, Heese AJ, Hofheins JC, Childs T, Thyfault J, Booth FW. AMPK agonist AICAR delays the initial decline in lifetime-apex VO2 peak, while voluntary wheel running fails to delay its initial decline in female rats. Physiological Genomics – American Journal of Physiology. Feb 2, 2016.
- The McCallum Society Resident Grant | May 2021, 2022
Professional Organizations
- ADA
- AAOMS
- MDA
- AMA
- MSMA
During his years in Birmingham, Dr. Hofheins and his wife welcomed three daughters. Outside of the operating room, he enjoys spending time with his family, often exploring new places together or enjoying the outdoors at local parks. The Hofheins family also shares a passion for food and enjoys cooking and trying new recipes at home.
Dr. Hofheins is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based surgical care while helping patients feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.
Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hofheins.
Locations
We have 6 locations in the
greater St. Louis area ~
Chesterfield, South County, Festus
St. Peters, O’Fallon, Wentzville