Meet Dr. Peter J. Hopper

Dr. Hopper attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada & graduated with a BSc in physiology in 1980. Following a year of postgraduate research in immunology, Dr. Hopper was accepted into the Faculty of Dentistry & received a DDS in 1985. Dr. Hopper elected to continue his training at the Royal Victoria Hospital, receiving his GPR & a certificate in conscious sedation from the Montreal General Hospital the following year.

Over the years, Dr. Hopper has mentored many associate dentists & is a clinical demonstrator for the dental hygiene programs of La Cité Collégiale & Algonquin College. He was appointed to the attending staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital Dental Clinic, where he supervised the advanced restorative care training of graduate dentists & attended to the needs of dental inpatients. He has also provided dental care to migrant farm workers in the Middlebury area. He has a license to practice in Florida & previously owned two practices in Ottawa, Canada.

Dr. Hopper is trained in the latest dental procedures & stays up to date on the newest advances in the field in order to provide the best care for his patients. He has been a member of the American Dental Association & the Vermont State Dental Society for 18 years. Dr. Hopper is always focused on the need for advancing his clinical knowledge while providing the utmost compassion & care to his patients.

Dr. Hopper & his wife, Linda, have two grown children, Emma & Max. His hobbies include sports photography, making artisan bread & wood-fired pizza, gardening, & boating & fishing on Lake Champlain. He spends much of his spare time with his two Newfoundland dogs, Pippa & Gus.

What Our Patients Say About Us

    
 
 
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   Kayla Dieux 
 3 June 2026
 
 
  AMAZING clinic and kindhearted staff. I am incredibly grateful for the administrative team and dental professionals at Middlebury Dental Group. They handled my anxiety graciously and provided me with a sensible treatment plan + clear guidance/advice.
  
 
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   Rebecca Drapp 
 27 February 2026
 
 
  What a great practice! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming : from the lovely women (and handsome doggo) at the front desk to Sarah my hygienist, to Dr Hopper! I was very impressed with how thorough the exam, cleaning, and dental charting was. There was so much attention to detail, which shows me that they provide high quality care. I also like the plan they have which includes two visits per year for $600. It’s a great value if you’re paying out of pocket. So thanks Middlebury Dental Group for such a great experience!
  
 
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   Mark Hamblin 
 29 October 2024
 
 
  Needed work done in a rush and unlike most other services of any kind of todays world they made it happed and did a wonderful job.  I would never go anywhere else.
  
 
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   Lynne Jaffe 
 21 August 2024
 
 
  I'm so impressed with this dental group. I’m new to the area and had some dental pain so called around to see who could get me in. I got lucky; they had an opening. I had my teeth cleaned and then, due to cavities, had two wisdom teeth extracted, a procedure I approached with great trepidation. The day before, I called to ask how I should prepare. Michelle told me that there was nothing I had to do and explained the whole process, significantly lowering my anxiety level. Just before the procedure, Tess, the technician, was comforting and made sure that the nitrous oxide I had requested was sufficient (“Tell me when you feel like you’ve had three glasses of wine”) before calling in Dr. Hopper. Dr. Hopper explained what he was going to do and how the numbing would work, then started. I felt pressure but no pain. Afterwards, they made sure that I was clear-headed and safe to drive before I left the clinic. To my great surprise and relief, I felt no pain when the numbing agent wore off that evening nor at any time after that, which, to me, seems miraculous. And each time I’ve had reason to call on the phone, the person I speak with seems to know me, is courteous and friendly, and has the information I need. I’m sold on this dental practice.
  
 
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   Stephanie Goetz 
 14 May 2024
 
 
  This practice is fantastic! They have taken excellent care of me the past 10+ years. Highly recommend-
  
 
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   Joanna Keylock 
 8 May 2024
 
 
  Professional, helpful, and friendly.

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