David C. Ludwig, DDS, MD

Dr. David C. Ludwig maintains a private practice with Harbor Oral Surgery, and hospital privileges at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma and St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor. Dr. Ludwig practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with emphasis in third molar removal, dental implant reconstruction, dentoalveolar surgery, and corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery).
Dr. Ludwig is a Tacoma native and a proud University of Washington Husky! He completed his undergraduate training in biochemistry and economics and graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry with his doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.). He completed a post-graduate residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery also at the University of Washington. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington.
Dr. Ludwig and his clinical staff enjoy participating in local service missions where they provide oral surgery care to patients with limited access to care.
In his free time, Dr. Ludwig enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and daughter, training for half and full marathons, skiing, cycling, hiking and mountaineering.
Dr. Ludwig is a member of the following Societies and Associations:
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Washington State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- American Dental Association
- Washington State Dental Association
- Pierce County Dental Association