628 Results for Dentistry near Salt Lake City, UT

Dr. Updyke's Biography — Dr. Updyke graduated from The University of Utah with his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. He attended Marquette School of Dentistry, where he distinguished himself by being selected to be a student-teacher during his senior year. He was also selected as a member of The National Dental Honor Society for academic and clinical excellence. Dr. Updyke started his Dental Practice 30 years ago in 1987 and has remained in the same location. His professional career has included being elected President of the Salt Lake Dental Society, and has been the chairman of the Peer Review Committee.

Dr. Watson's Biography — There is no greater satisfaction than doing my job very well. I strive to create the most attractive smile and great bite on every patient. This means no cutting corners and having fun in the journey of my patients’ treatment. Education In order to become an orthodontist, I first attended Brigham Young University, where I attained my Bachelor of Science degree. I then went on to the Medical College of Virginia, where I graduated with my DDS. While in school, I was a part of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and received both the American College of Prosthodontist Award and the American Association of Orthodontist Senior Award. After dental school, I received my Orthodontic Certificate from Pierre Fauchard Academy in the Medical College of Georgia. Do you have questions for our orthodontist? We're here to help; just schedule your online appointment today. Continuing Education I seek out new continuing education on an annual basis in order to remain at the top of my field. I know my patients deserve the best treatments available, and my continuing education is the best way for me to ensure that they receive exactly that. As a part of my continuing education, I have received advanced training in mini implants for better results in orthodontic treatments. I have also participated in advanced training in soft tissue lasers for an improved cosmetic look to gums after orthodontic treatment. In the Practice After nearly sixteen years of practicing orthodontics, I feel it is an honor that people come to me for their orthodontic needs. I sincerely strive to treat each person like family. I love the friendships that I have made with generations of family members, and I love seeing how excited they get over the great changes they see in their smiles! Our practice is a great place to visit, and our staff has a lot to do with that. Each one of them personally cares about patients, and for that reason we strive to see the patients in a timely manner. We also have great events for our patients! Our annual water slide party at Cowabunga Bay is always a big hit with our patients. We rent the park and have a private party for our friends of Watson Orthodontics. Family and Community I grew up in Sandy, Utah and truly enjoy living in Bluffdale. My wife Nicole and I have three daughters named Ellery, Kennedy, and Tessa. We also have two cats, Angel and Mixer, and a french bull dog named Louie. In my spare time, I enjoy fishing, hiking, and riding four wheelers in the beautiful mountains of Utah. Our community is very important to me, and I love volunteering for various organizations. I am an active participant in the annual bike ride in Logan in support of Multiple Sclerosis research. I am also active in the LDS church and served a mission to NYC where I learned Spanish. Currently I serve as a Board Member of the Utah Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Hodge's Biography — Jason A. Hodge D.M.D. joins the Apex Dental team after nearly 15 years of clinical dental experience. Originally from Suffield, CT, Dr. Hodge attended Weber State University where he graduated with a degree in pre-medicine. He then moved on to Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA, where he earned his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. There he achieved numerous awards and accolades for technical excellence, including the American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award, the Stomatognathic Honor Society Award, along with several inclusions onto the university dean’s list for academic achievement. Dr. Hodge has since continued his dental education through various programs and residencies, broadening his knowledge of dentistry to include the latest dental technological advances and state-of-the-art procedures. Starting in 1999, Dr. Hodge spent a great deal of time as a general practice resident at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City in which he performed hospital-based dentistry on patients, many of whom were medically compromised or otherwise unable to receive outpatient dental care. In 2001 Dr. Hodge trained to become certified to perform orthodontic work, and has since successfully completed over 1500 cases. Additionally, Dr. Hodge regularly takes part in the Haiti Health Outreach Program designed to bring dental care to disadvantaged families and children in Haiti. Dr. Hodge is an outdoor enthusiast who spends much of his free time in the winter skiing the famous slopes of the Wasatch Front with his wife of 10 years and their 7 year-old daughter. During the summer months, he enjoys grilling in the great outdoors and jet skiing on the many beautiful lakes of Utah and the surrounding regions