Dental
Overview
Dentists remove tooth decay, fill cavities, and repair fractured teeth. Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.
In this section you will hear from two experienced Dentists. Dr Brad Wyatt and Dr. Angela Christensen.
Biography - Brad Wyatt, DMD, MSD
A native of Dugway Utah, Dr. Wyatt attended Southern Utah University (Links to an external site.) where he received a BS in zoology. After his time in southern Utah he then moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Louisville (Links to an external site.). There, he earned a Masters in Public Health and the degree Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (Links to an external site.). While in dental school, Dr. Wyatt participated in various service organizations which further confirmed his desire to specialize in order to better provide services to the pediatric population and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After dental school he completed a Fellowship in Developmental Dentistry at the Lee Specialty Clinic (Links to an external site.) and a Clerkship at the Orange Grove Center (Links to an external site.), both clinics specifically tailored to the unique needs of individuals with ID/DD. Prior to moving to Texas, he obtained a Masters of Science in Dentistry with postdoctoral certificate in pediatric dentistry (Links to an external site.) from Indiana University. (Links to an external site.)
Dr. Wyatt and his wife Megan have five children born in four different states. Together they all enjoy outdoor activities, dance parties, and any other form of fun they can find. Dr. Wyatt also enjoys playing sports, attending sporting events, and trying to be as helpful as he can as a pediatric dentist.
Here are some are of the topics you will hear Dr. Wyatt discuss:
The challenges and benefits of pediatric dentistry
Debt Management
Continuing Education in Dentistry
Advice for Pre-dental students
Biography- Angela Christensen, DDS
Dr. Angela Christensen grew up in South Jordan Utah, she has also lived in Michigan and Los Angeles, California. While living in those states she went to undergrad and got a Microbiology degree and chemistry and I decided to go on and to dental school and I went to University of Michigan. She's been in the dental world for 20 years, she was a dental assistant at first just to see if I wanted to do it during her undergrad and then she went to dental school. Dr. Christensen worked in a private practice for 15 years and another 5 years in public health. She is now starting her 2nd year in teaching at Roseman University's College of Dental Medicine.
Here are some topics you will hear Dr. Christensen discuss:
Working with at risk populations
Different career paths in dentistry
Combating provider burnout
Connecting with patients and staff
Dental Education Resources
Roseman College of Dental Medicine:
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) (Links to an external site.)
Orthodontics Residency (AEODO/MBA) (Links to an external site.)
University of Utah:
Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) (Links to an external site.)
Dentistry General Practice Residency (GPR) (Links to an external site.)
Southern Utah University:
Utah State University:
Utah Valley University:
Dixie State University:
Salt Lake Community College: