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Jeffrey J. Levin, DDS
Dr. Levin is an Ohio native who was born and raised in Akron. Following graduation from Firestone High School, he attended Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Deciding to stay in Columbus to follow his desire to become a dentist, he went on to become a Cum Laude graduate of the OSU College of Dentistry, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1975. Upon graduation Dr. Levin was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honorary Society. In addition to scholarship, members of OKU have “demonstrated exemplary traits of character and potential qualities of future professional growth and attainments.”

Following his formal education, Dr. Levin was accepted into a hospital-based General Practice Residency at Toledo’s St. Vincent Hospital. It was during this internship that Dr. Levin teamed up with fellow GP resident James Phipps, DDS to begin their careers together and establish a dental practice in Bowling Green, Ohio. Since its inception in 1976 at the Wood County Hospital Medical Building, their group practice has grown to be one of the area’s largest and most respected dental offices.

The addition of a younger partner George Hebeka, DDS in 2005, signifies the commitment to excellence and continuity of care that Drs. Phipps and Levin began over 30 years ago. The practice of Drs. Phipps, Levin, Hebeka, & Associates is always on the forefront of evaluating and implementing proven new technologies and techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of dental problems.

Dr. Levin is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and the Toledo Dental Society. He also is a member/advisor of the Black Swamp Chapter of the Seattle Study Club as well as the current Chief of Dentistry at the Wood County Hospital. Dr. Levin and his wife Sheryl live in Monclova Township. They have a son, Eric and daughter-in-law Ilana, who live in Chicago with their sons Max & Reed. The Levin’s also have a daughter, Alyssa and son-in-law Jeremy, who have made their home in the Toledo area with their children Charlotte and Jack. When he is not at the office or engaged in dentistry, Dr. Levin enjoys family, friends, travel, electronics, multimedia, scuba diving, and (unfortunately too much) good food.

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Hours and Location

Monday - Thursday*
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday
7:30 am - 1:30 pm

*limited evening hours also available

970 W. Wooster Suite 125
Wood County Medical Building
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

Office
419.352.2569

Email
smiles@bgdentistry.com

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