Sage Dental of
Ocala Southwest(formerly Canopy Oak Dental)

Dr. John Westres grew up in Altamonte Springs, Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. After pursuing higher education at the Boston University School of Medicine and earning his Master of Arts in Medical Science in 2011, he enrolled at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He graduated in 2015, achieving Magna Cum Laude for his exceptional GPA. Dr Westres has a true passion for dentistry and enjoys the latest technologies and aspects of General and Cosmetic Dentistry. He does all facets of dentistry, including restorations, crowns, dentures, surgical extractions, bone grafting, root canals, implant placement, and implant restorations. Dr. Westres is also an Invisalign-certified provider and trained in the placement and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Westres enjoys his free time and physical activity. He occasionally jogs at Lake Eola and weightlifts consistently. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Joshua Hong is a distinguished Endodontist known for his dedication to providing exceptional dental care. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Brandeis University. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hong attended the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. After completing dental school, Dr. Hong further honed his skills through an AEGD residency at Kokua Kalihi Valley. His passion for endodontics led him to pursue specialty training at the prestigious Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he also earned a master’s degree in medical science. Dr. Hong is committed to ensuring his patients receive the highest quality care. Fluent in English, he brings both expertise and a compassionate approach to his practice, making him a trusted provider in the field of endodontics.