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Kanehl Dental is super excited to announce Dr. Mary Hu as the new owner. Dr. Bruce Kanehl personally selected Dr. Hu as his successor due to their common goals, knowledge, and philosophies in patient care. Now he can enjoy his retirement knowing that his patients are in good hands!

Dr. Hu grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, and went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. The study of human behavior and psychology gave her a deep understanding in helping her patients manage any anxiety and fear that may be associated with "visiting the dentist." She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Nova Southeastern University, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. She progressively built her impressive knowledge in state-of-the-art technology and science to allow her to perform minimally invasive dentistry. She has an impressive number of certifications and offers a wide range of services, some of which include: bone grafting, guided tissue and bone regeneration, implant placement and restoration, minimally invasive periodontal therapy, partial extraction therapy, laser assisted root canal treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, clear aligner orthodontics, braces, and TMJ and sleep medicine.

From Dr. Hu:

"Hello everyone! Over the past 15 years, I was fortunate enough to practice alongside and learn from some of the country’s best doctors in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and Key Largo, FL, and other locations in New Jersey and Delaware. One of the most rewarding experiences was helping kids at Gentle Touch Smiles, a pediatric office in Delaware, where I was treating only children for dental problems, airway insufficiency, and guided facial growth. I loved the job but really missed Florida. When I met Dr. Kanehl in Jacksonville, we immediately established a professional connection due to our similar practice philosophies and commitments to our patients. I quickly decided Kanehl Dental is where I could best serve the community I love with my unique skillset.

When I was at UPENN, I witnessed a loved one’s life change from dental trauma. This experience was a life-defining moment; since then, I have strived to be among the best so that I can serve and help my patients with a wide range of knowledge and the most up-to-date techniques. My goal is to help people improve their health and quality of life and care for them as if they were my family. I want to provide crystal clear treatment solutions in a calm and peaceful environment catering to my patients’ comfort, and this is what inspired the new office name: Crystal Clear Dental Spa.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, competing in ballroom dance, watersports, and snowboarding. I also love cars and working on them. I look forward to meeting everyone and we look forward to providing each of you with compassionate care at Crystal Clear Dental Spa!"

-Dr. Mary Hu, DMD