Naturally you want to know your dentist is well-trained and experienced. Dr. Hoop graduated from dental school with high honors, ranking second in a class of 87 dental students, from Emory University School of Dentistry in1986. While in dental school, Dr. Hoop received two scholarship awards (based upon high academic performance), and other awards for outstanding academic achievement and outstanding performance in dental anatomy.
He was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society upon graduation. Following graduation, Dr. Hoop continued at Emory University School of Postgraduate Dentistry as a research fellow in periodontics and to complete a residency in periodontics (1989).
Since receiving his specialty degree in periodontics, Dr. Hoop has completed a twenty month course in dental implants at the renowned Misch Implant Institute, extensive continuing education courses from the world renowned L.D. Pankey Institute and has taken numerous other continuing education courses in periodontics, dental implants, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and in the treatment of T.M.J. disorders.
Dr. Hoop has been in private practice in the Fort Myers area since 1991. Dr. Hoop and his wife Lisa have two children, Jason and Lindsay. His personal interests include fishing, gourmet cooking, woodworking and family activities.