Dr. Hudson started his healthcare career in 1992 working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. In 1995, he graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with an Associate of Science in Nursing, and in 1996 he completed his Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing. For several years, Dr. Hudson worked full-time as a Registered Nurse while continuing his pre-doctoral coursework and tutoring students in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Pathogenic Microbiology, Pathophysiology and Biological Sciences. In 2003, he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the Creighton University School of Dentistry. After passing the Central Regional Dental Testing Board, he completed residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. After working for several years as a general dentist, Dr. Hudson completed residency in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at Naval Medical Center San Diego. After serving 13 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, Dr. Hudson went into private practice in Yakima, Washington where he continues to practice. Dr. Hudson is Board Certified in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds a permit to perform General Anesthesia.
