Growing up in Cottonwood Heights, Matt loves being in Utah, close to the mountains and family. And with a Café Rio nearby, he has everything he needs close at hand.
While going to the dentist isn’t most people’s idea of a good time, Matt’s working hard to change that. He believes dental care can be fun, and even when it isn’t, kids can accomplish difficult tasks with a bit of support. You’re bound to find balloon animals mixed with learning and laughter in his office. Matt always has a joke handy, loves hanging out with the best budding standup comics all day (kids), and can always count on great new material from them. As a dad of four, he treats all his patients like his own children.
When he’s not adding to his joke arsenal, making balloon animals, or keeping smiles bright, Matt can be found singing, playing the guitar and piano, and recording music. He’d love to start a rock band, learn to golf, or train for a triathlon in the future.
BA, University of Utah, 2015
DDS, Dalhousie University, 2019
Residency, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, 2021-2023
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We have been taking our kids to Families First since our son was a newborn 3 years ago, and had them visit us at the hospital for the actual newborn check in the day my daughter was born. Their primary provider is Megan McDowell but all the providers we have seen for sick visits have been great. We love that we are able to text for an appointment and we also use families first dental and they are amazing! I always recommend them to all our family and friends
—Juan Velazquez.
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