Dentist Cottonwood Heights

Meet JD Hansen, DMD

Owner & Founder of White Peak Dental

Cottonwood Heights dentist Dr JD Hansen

Hello, I'm Dr. JD Hansen, the owner and founder of White Peak Dental. I first became interested in dentistry when on a church mission in Brazil I had my teeth knocked out while playing sports. I learned at a young age that a confident smile can impact one's life. Now as a dentist, I love giving patients the confidence they deserve through a smile they love.

I grew up with music and art and am an advanced pianist. Working with my hands and using tools has always been a joy for me. This has translated into my dental career and is one reason I love being a dentist and working on simple and complex cases.

I received my undergraduate degree at BYU, where I also met my future wife McCall. Shortly after, I started dental school at the University of Louisville and graduated in 2012. I completed a GPR residency at the U of U where I was able to learn about more advanced procedures like implants, wisdom tooth removal, and veneers. I also became certified in IV sedation so I could work on people with dental anxiety, and those with special needs (like my older sister Shae!).

Areas of Focus

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Dr. Hansen’s Approach to Care

Dr. Hansen understands that anxiety often prevents patients from visiting the dentist in Cottonwood Heights. That's why he does everything he can to make the experience smooth and easy for his patients, removing one of the biggest barriers between people and their oral health. He is dedicated to learning about cutting-edge technology and advances in dentistry and leads by example when it comes to helping his patients feel like valued family members whenever they are here.

Dr Hansen smiling with arm around woman

Dental Education & Training

After attending BYU, Dr. Hansen graduated from the University of Louisville with his dental degree in 2012. He then completed a year-long residency at the University of Utah, receiving advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and dental implants. He has taken courses in functional aesthetics with the renowned Dr. Hornbrook and dedicates hours of continuing education focused on oral surgery, occlusion, and more each year.

Outside of the
Dental Office

Dr Hansen and his family on a hiking trail

Dr. Hansen and his wife met in a dance class at BYU, and they now have five energetic children, Lydia, Emree, Zander, Deakon, and LaRue. When he isn’t workshopping his dad jokes with them, he likes to mountain bike, volunteer with his church’s youth program, play piano, and coach his kids’ teams.

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