Dr. Dent attended Texas A&M University and received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering. He went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. After completing General Surgery Internship at University of California Davis he finished his specialty residency training in Otolaryngology at the University of California San Diego. He then moved to Encinitas and opened a private otolaryngology practice. Dr. Dent is a board certified Otolaryngologist. He is a current member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego County Medical Society and the California Medical Society. Dr. Dent is Chief of Otolaryngology at Scripps Memorial Hospital of Encinitas. He is credentialed at Scripps La Jolla and several outpatient surgery centers: Carlsbad Surgery Center and Scripps Encinitas Surgery Center. Dr. Dent has been living in San Diego for eight years. He enjoys the atmosphere of coastal North County and is very happy to serve this community. In his free time he enjoys deep sea fishing, beach volleyball and spending time with family and friends.

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Gail Hubbard has more than 40 years experience working with all ages and all types of hearing loss. She was a staff audiologist at Bexar County Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, before moving to California in 1970. Since then, Dr. Hubbard has taught hearing impaired children and adults in the public schools, provided clinical audiology services for physicians, was manager of Audiology at Children’s Hospital (now Rady’s) in San Diego, and owned and operated two hearing aid offices in San Diego and Imperial counties. She was appointed by the Governor to serve on two committees within the Department of Consumer Affairs—the Audiology Licensing Committee and the Hearing Aid Dispensers Committee. “Helping others improve their quality of life by finding the best solution for their hearing loss is my passion.”

Mr. Bret Noland is originally from the San Diego area. He started his medical career early on as a respiratory therapist. Gaining knowledge regarding the pulmonary system, and his drive to learn more, he eventually decided to further his career as a physician assistant He graduated from Riverside Community College in 2009 and is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant He is also an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Prior to working with Dr. Dent, Bret spent several years working for a private pain management practice. His interests in Otolaryngology include sleep medicine, sinus disease, allergy and diseases of the ear.

“Every individual is unique and so is your ENT problem. It is my personal goal to provide you with prompt service in a courteous and knowledgeable environment”.

Jennifer Price attended University of Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training.  She then proceeded to attend Stanford University's physician assistant program and, in the meantime, received a Masters of Medical Science degree from Saint Francis University.

While pursuing her dreams of becoming a physician assistant, she gained her clinical experience by working at Dr. Dent's office as a medical assistant.  Jenn enjoyed the practice so much she decided to return, now as a provider, and we are excited to have her back.

Jenn enjoys pretty much any outdoor activity.  She and her husband, Nick, reside in San Diego and love to travel.  They are proud owners of a goldendoodle puppy named Charley.

Jenn is a member of the San Diego Physician Assistant Society, California Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.