Meet Dr. Mike Hoxie
Welcome to Ovation Orthodontics! Let’s work together to create your perfect smile. We provide personalized care to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dedicated to Creating Beautiful Smiles
“I believe orthodontics is a thinking person’s profession,” says Dr. Hoxie. “Each person and treatment plan is unique, and it’s our passion to develop personalized plans that optimize each smile to make it dazzle.” His approach combines thorough analysis with artistic vision to create beautiful, healthy smiles that last a lifetime.
Crafting Confident Smiles Through Experience
“The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know” – Aristotle
Dr. Mike Hoxie brings decades of expertise and a passion for continuous learning to orthodontic care. As a board-certified orthodontist and respected educator, he believes in creating personalized treatment plans that help each patient achieve their perfect smile.
A Legacy of Excellence
As an adjunct professor at both the University of Minnesota and University of Nebraska Medical Center departments of orthodontics, Dr. Hoxie demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field of orthodontics. His dedication to ongoing education and evidence-based treatment ensures that his patients receive the most current and effective care available.
Education & Credentials
- Master of Science in Orthodontics – University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Doctor of Dental Surgery – University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Undergraduate Degree – University of Nebraska
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthodontists
Professional Leadership
- Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota Department of Orthodontics
- Adjunct Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Member, Minneapolis Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
- Leader, Local Chapter Spear Study Club
- Recognized Specialist, Kois Center
- Member, American Association of Orthodontists
- Member, American Dental Association
Beyond the Office
When he’s not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Hoxie enjoys:
- Quality time with his wife Karmen and sons Adam and Ben
- Home improvement projects
- Winter sports including skiing and snowboarding
- Water activities
- Cooking and smoking meats
- Collecting vinyl albums
- Traveling and hearing others’ travel stories
Fun Facts About Dr. Hoxie
- Proud Nebraska Cornhusker football fan
- Star Wars enthusiast
- Known for his signature “Howdy” greeting
- Would have been a construction worker with his dad if not an orthodontist
- Owns one of the original Skurfer wakeboards
- Never meets a home project he doesn’t like
- Lives by the motto “Whatever you are, be a good one”
Community Commitment
Dr. Hoxie’s involvement with the Minneapolis Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic reflects his dedication to giving back to the community. He believes in making exceptional orthodontic care accessible to all patients while continuing to advance the field through education and research.