I remember the exact moment that set me on the path to becoming a dentist. I\u2019m the youngest of five boys, and I\u2019ve always been extremely close with my brothers. When I was graduating high school, my brother James was finishing dental school. During this time, we took a fishing trip to the Teton River. While on the river, James asked me if I had given serious thought to what I wanted to do professionally. At that time, I wasn\u2019t really sure, but was leaning towards mechanical engineering. James suggested to me that I would love dentistry and explained why he thought the career would suit me. It was one of the best decisions I\u2019ve made, and I owe my big brother a huge thanks for giving me that initial nudge.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a lot to love about the field of dentistry, but one of the most rewarding aspects is being able to relieve the pain of others. When somebody enters the office with pain so severe that it\u2019s affecting their daily life, it means a lot to be able to lend a hand. I also relish being able to improve patients\u2019 smiles \u2014 not just cosmetically, but functionally, too. I never forget the instances when I help patients gain an improved quality of life.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never forget the instances when I help patients gain an improved quality of life.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I feel so fortunate to practice at Eagle Dental Care. We have an amazing team here, and creating a fun environment for both staff and patients comes naturally when you work with people as awesome as those we have here. Don\u2019t get me wrong: We take our work seriously, but we\u2019re not afraid to have some laughs. We want every person who walks through our door to feel like an old friend, and we strive to make real connections with our patients.<\/p>\n
Outside of the office, I spend most of my time with my family. Meredith, my wife, is absolutely awesome, and I am a better individual because she\u2019s in my life. Our relationship has been a joy from the moment I met her. She is also smokin\u2019 hot and beautiful in every way! Even though we both grew up in Rexburg, we didn\u2019t meet until after I graduated from dental school and moved to Boise. We were set up on a blind date and immediately hit it off. We\u2019ve been married for eight years, and we have three beautiful children: Avy, Jett, and Max. Our youngest, Max, was born just a few weeks ago, so it\u2019s been a thrilling time for our family. Avy and Jett are excited to have a baby brother!<\/p>\n
When I\u2019m not trying my best to keep up with the kids, I love spending a little time outdoors. My favorite ways to unwind are motorbiking, fly-fishing, and camping. I also have a hobby that I\u2019m not afraid to admit is a little nerdy: flying remote control planes. They can be really sophisticated machines, and flying them has always been a ton of fun for me. My greatest passions, though, are my family and career. I cannot wait to see where life\u2019s journey takes us.<\/p>\n