OFFICE INFO

Our talented and friendly staff of professionals takes pride in caring for your gums and teeth by offering only the finest in oral health care.  Our entire team has a commitment to high standards of quality and integrity. We go the extra mile to make you feel comfortable, welcome and informed.

Our practice accepts only the most highly trained and experienced individuals to join our team.   You can be confident knowing our entire staff including hygienists and dental assistants have passed rigorous certification requirements and are proficient in the most current dental procedures.  Our office requires each team member to be certified in their field and participate regularly in ongoing education – earning credits each year to ensure they are up to date on current dental procedures.  This is part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients.

Dental hygienists provide treatment to prevent cavities and gum disease under the supervision of the dentist. 
They perform the following services:

• apply topical medications and cavity-preventing agents, like sealants, fluorides and topical anesthetic agents to your teeth
• place and remove periodontal dressings, temporary restorations
• counsel you on the importance of good nutrition for oral health
• perform such monitoring procedures as reviewing your health history, taking your blood pressure, and maintaining your dental chart
• remove tartar (calculus) and plaque from your teeth below and above the gum line
• polish teeth, including existing restorations
• teach proper hygiene techniques for your teeth and gums and develop individual at-home oral hygiene programs
• all services that may be performed by dental assistants

Dental Assistants provide support functions to the dentist and dental hygienist. 
They perform the following services:

• provide patient education
• take preliminary medical histories and vital signs for review by a dentist
• place and remove rubber dams, matrix bands, ligature ties and temporary separating devices
• remove orthodontic arch wires, periodontal dressings, and temporary cement (not including temporary fillings)
• select and pre-fit temporary crowns and orthodontic bands
• take impressions for study casts, diagnostic casts, space maintainers, orthodontic appliances, and occlusal guards (guards that prevent grinding of the teeth)
• remove stitches placed by a dentist
• apply topical cavity-preventing and desensitizing agents to the teeth

Dentists restore and maintain dental health by diagnosing and treating, operating on, or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition of the oral and maxillofacial area. In general, this means the teeth, gums, jaws, and other areas of the head and neck as long as the mouth is involved.

Dr. Nicholas LaFeber and his staff work closely together as a team. With years of experience, they have the specialized training necessary to prevent, diagnose, and treat your dental conditions. They stay current on the latest advances in research and treatment so you know you'll get the most advanced care available anywhere. 

Dr. Nicholas B. LaFeber Nicholas B. LaFeber is a native to Utah.  He has loved returning home to practice after dental school in Florida and private practice in Arizona.  He is married to Jennifer and has four children, Kate (10), Porter (7), Brandon (5), and Macy (3).  He and his family love to camp, hike, fish, travel, and the snow. Dr. LaFeber has received extensive training in advanced cosmetic dental procedures such as implant placement and restorations, veneers, LUMINEERS, porcelain crowns, smile design and INVISALIGN.  He loves dentistry and interacting with patients.  Some of his hobbies include scouting, triathlons, basketball, skiing, running, photography and scuba diving. He and his staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

Brittany Smith  Brittany is from Sandy and recently married her high school sweetheart, Jordan Smith in May 2010.  She enjoys cheerleading, dancing, snowboarding, and Lacrosse.  She recently traveled to Ecuador and Guatemala for a dental and medical humanitarian project.  Brittany just returned home from Kunming, China where she participated in a service abroad for 4 months and taught english.  She is studying radiology and loves the dental and medical field.  Brittany is happy to be a part of the dental team and is willing to help the patients with anything they need!

Lisa Stephenson Lisa is from Sandy and enjoys sporting events, snowmobiling, boating, traveling and cycling. She recently attended a dental and medical humanitarian excursion to Ecuador and Guatemala. She hopes to do more of it in the future. Lisa has three kids, Chelsea, Brittany and Tyson, two son-in-laws, Todd and Jordan,  and an 8 month old grandbaby boy, Jayden.  Lisa is excited to be a part of the dental team and would be happy to help you in anyway  possible.

DeAnna Neff, RDH DeAnna is from Salt Lake City.  She graduated from Weber State University with a degree in dental hygiene.  She has been practicing for 22 years.  DeAnna and her husband, Brad, live in Salt Lake city, where Brad practices law.  They have four children, Andy (21), Tucker (19), Hilary (15) and Ashlee (12).  DeAnna is glad to be a part of our staff.  She is happy to help patients understand the importance of good dental hygiene.

Ashley Zimmerman Ashley is from Lehi, Utah.  She graduated from Lehi High School in 2009.  During high school she attended MATC where she studied dental assisting.  She is currently enrolled at Salt Lake Community College.  She enjoys playing sports, being outdoors and being with friends and family.  She comes from a family of eight kids, which means she can handle our fast paced office.  Ashley enjoys being an assistant and hopes to one day become a hygienist.  She also love to make you smile!

Hartley Lojik Hartley was born and raised in Utah County.  She is currently Miss Eagle Mountain 2010 and cannot wait for the Miss Utah pageant in June 2011!  She loves to sing, dance, laugh and smile as much as she can.  On her spare time she enjoys traveling.  She has done many international service projects, including Ukraine where she and her sister developed an organization to help children in orphanages.  She donated time, toys, dental supplies and lots of smiles to bring a "little magic" to the children's lives. Hartley has been a dental assistant for two years and is a full time student studying to become a dental hygienist. She hopes to bring a "little magic" to your office visit by answering all the questions you have and making you feel comfortable.

       Megan Dalton