Professional Information:

• Completed DDS degree at University of Nebraska
  Medical Center in 1996
• Completed MS degree at the University of Nebraska
  Medical Center in 1998
• Completed Masters Degree in Oral Biology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Was awarded Diplomate Status by the American Board of Orthodontics in 2006 

 
Currently a member of the following orthodontic groups/organizations/study clubs:

• Utah Damon Study Club
• College of the Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association
• Utah Dental Association
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Ogden Academy of Dentistry Study Club

Are you an Invisalign Provider?
Yes, I have treated over 150 cases

Have been in practice since 1998

Specialize in: Invisalign, Self-Ligation therapy

Have been published in the following orthodontic journals, etc.

• American Journal of Periodontal Research
• Journal of Clinical Orthodontics

Do you lecture regularly in the orthodontic field? If so, explain:
I enjoy public speaking about the different technologies I offer in my practice. I have been invited to speak at varous local venues including schools, study clubs and the local dental hygiene program.

Do you have a practice philosophy?
We base our treatment on facial and smile esthetics by avoiding the removal of permanent teeth 90% of the time.

Share what you enjoy about the practice of orthodontics:
I absolutely love the end result of unveiling the finished smile! Through this we make a lasting contribution to the quality of people’s lives and establish great friendships.

Native of Ogden, UT:
Has lived in Ogden with the exception while at dental and orthodontic school in Nebraska.

Non-work Activities include:
Church service
Skiing, fishing, golfing
Spending time with his wife and kids

Currently involved in the following community organizations:
Boy Scouts of America (currently a scoutmaster)
Coaches Wasatch Front Football League
Coaches Utah Junior Jazz Basketball