Dentist in Provo, UT
All our professionals at Provo Dental maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Dr. Gary Wiest, DMD
Dr. Wiest will be the first to admit that one of his favorite hobbies is his work. He has chosen to do what he greatly enjoys and has surrounded himself with people he thinks of as friends and family. He has been in practice in Provo since 1985. He worked with his father, Clinton Wiest, for his first six years. Wiest family dentistry has been a great tradition for over 60 years.
Dr. Wiest was born and raised in Provo, UT. He served a two year mission for his church in Scotland. He graduated from Brigham Young University and went to dental school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri . He graduated with highest honors while receiving a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry.
Dr. Wiest has been a member of the Utah Dental Association, The American Dental Association , and The Academy of General Dentistry since 1985. He has served as President of the Provo District Dental Society and the Scientific Chair of the UDA Convention in 2003. He was President of the Utah Dental Association in 2013-2014. He is a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and The International College of Dentists. He currently serves on the board of the Professional Insurance Exchange, the Liability Insurance Co. for Utah dentists. Dr. Wiest is a member of the Provo Rotary Club and also serves his community in his religious activities. Dr. Wiest is dedicated to the quality of care given to his patients. He attends many hours of continual training in dental hygiene, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, and implants.
Dr. Kevin B Wiest, DDS
Dr Kevin B Wiest is the third generation Dr. Wiest at Provo Dental. He graduated from Creighton School of Dentistry in 2015. He had a scholarship through the State of Utah and the United States Air Force. He participated in a General Practice Residency at Offutt Air Force Base. He then served as a dentist at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. He trained with Oral Surgeons to further his skills in extracting wisdom teeth. He has developed a specialty in this area. Dr. Wiest is married and has three children.
Dr. Brent Johnson, DDS
Dr. Brent Johnson has been practicing for the past sixteen years, and is very passionate about dentistry. He loves helping patients discover what is possible through modern technology in meeting their dental needs. He was born and raised in Blanding, Utah, and loved the small town feel of growing up there. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Recife, Brazil then attended Southern Utah University. He then went on to Marquette University Dental school where he received his DDS degree. After graduating from dental school, He had the opportunity to serve in the U.S. Army as a dentist for four years, and loved traveling the world getting to provide for the men and women in our military. Over the last twelve years he has been practicing dentistry in Montrose, CO, where he had a private practice. Recently, he and his wife Trish had a desire to move their family back to Utah to be closer to family. In their free time they love spending time together as a family outdoors: camping, four-wheeling, fly- fishing, skiing. They are grateful to live in such a beautiful area, and are excited to get to know the wonderful people in the community.
Jamilyn Enriquez, RDH
Jaymi grew up in Provo, Utah. Jami has been working in the office as our hygienist since July 2014. She attended Utah College of Dental Hygiene in Orem. She loves to go on vacations!
Stacy Young, Office Manager
I have loved working with Provo Dental's wonderful patients for the last 13 years. I enjoy working as the office manager and insurance coordinator. I live in Orem with my fabulous husband, three beautiful girls and one energetic baby boy. In my free time, I love comping, four-wheeling and almost anything outdoors with my family.
Sharon Wiest, Receptionist
Sharon is the wife of Dr. Gary Wiest and the mother of Dr. Kevin Wiest. She works part time as a receptionist in the office. Sharon and Gary have four children and twelve grandchildren. She enjoys dental education and goes to the elementary schools in the county and performs a dental health earionette show for school assemblies during the month of February. She does this with other dental spouses in the area. She is also involved with the Dental Alliance on the state and national level.
Bella Osmond Fritsch, Receptionist
Bella loves working at Provo Dental! In her free time, she loves music,
being outside, and art. She got married in August 2023 to her high school sweetheart. She is attending school at UVU studying Children's Education and Art History!
Valeria Ospino, Receptionist
Val is from Venezuela and moved to Utah in 2016. She has been around the dental field since she was a kid since her mother is a dentist. She loves to talk to patients and help them with their questions. She speaks English, Spanish and a little of Italian. She is a big Taylor Swift enthusiast and she loves to bake.
Tiffany Woodward, RHD
Bio coming soon...
Mary Crawford, Receptionist
I am from Orem, Utah, I work as a receptionist and insurance assistant. I have the pleasure of meeting so many of our amazing patients. My favorite pass time is doing anything with my sweet husband, Brayden. I am studying special education at BYU and hope to become an occupational therapist eventually. Soy el hablante de espanol en la oficina, asi que si necisita ayuda con eso, puede solicitarme!
McKenzie Gregory, Hygienist
McKenzie grew up in Orem, Utah. She attended the Utah College of Dental Hygiene and has been practicing since 2019. She and husband, Tyler have a little girl and a dog whom they love. McKenzie has been working in our office as a hygienist since March 2022. She loves boating, being at the beach and spending time with her family.
Brenda Campbell Briggs, Dental Assistant
I was raised in Utah in a musical family which laid a foundation for me to enjoy a wide variety of music. My other hobbies and interests are many and diverse ranging from aviation to quilting. I am a choco-holic and was blessed to serve an LDS mission to the land of chocolate; Zurich, Switzerland. I have enjoyed working in the dental world for the past 20 years. I believe everyone's smile is beautiful and my job is to help them keep it healthy.
Alan Lor, Dental Assistant
I am currently a BYU student studying Cell Biology with ambitions of becoming an Orthodontist. Hobbies I enjoy are fishing, volleyball, basketball, binge watching movies/shows and cooking.
Maggie Jensen , Assistant
Maggie is from Mesa, Arizona. She loves to be outside; hiking, swimming, and the beach. She served a mission in Edmonton, Canada. She is in school studying to be a dental hygienist.
Britnie Hansen, Dental Assistant
I am 34 years old and I am married to the love of my life. I am a dental assistant and I love all things dental. I am an outgoing person and love to talk to people and learn about them and their hobbies. I love summer time, camping and being outdoors. In my down time I enjoy cooking, and I am a big fan of using the Instant Pots. I love crafting with my mom and especially enjoy making wreaths. Can't wait to meet you!
Annamarie "Anna" Nielsen, Hygiene Assistant
I started in the dental field over 20 years ago as an orthodontic assistant. I am a hygiene assistant now and I love my job! My husband and I have been married for 20 years and we have 3 awesome kids. I love to sing and dance with my kids, I run marathons, I have never met a donut I didn't like, and I am fueled by my Diet Coke.
