Meet Our Experts

Dr. Cari Goyne grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah. After attending Dental school in Arizona, she  moved to Oregon and has spent the last several years exploring the beauty of the PNW with her husband, Randy and her daughters, Brynlee and Halle. When she isn’t working, you can find her camping, hiking, or out on the water. She is excited to be back in her home state and is looking forward to helping create happy, healthy smiles at Burg Children’s Dentistry!

Dr. Linford grew up in Salt Lake City. As the youngest of 8 children he learned very quickly that friendliness and kindness go a long way. Dr. Linford graduated from Brigham Young University and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Linford completed a year-long fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Linford and his wife Ellen are the proud parents of 4 young children. Member of UPAD and AAPD.

Dr. Knudson graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and has been a member of the UDA for 4 years. Previous to this, he was a member of ADA for 8 years. Dr. Darin Knudson was born and raised in our lovely state of Utah. H e is passionate about pediatric dentistry because it allows him to act like a kid most days! He’s married with three children and loves anything that deals with sports and outdoor activity. He enjoys running and ran his first marathon in 2010. Member of UPAD and AAPD.

A member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, Dr. Boren has been in practice since 2001. At Creighton University, he made the Dean’s List and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association and the Salt Lake Dental District. Married with four children, he is active in his community and serves as an assistant Scoutmaster in Boy scouts. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his kids. Member of UPAD and AAPD.

Dr. Harris completed dental school in Louisville, KY and an orthodontic residency in Denver, CO. He and his wife have two daughters and a couple rambunctious fur babies. He and his wife were raised in Sandy, UT and are glad they can raise their family in Salt Lake City. This is home.

Dr. Harris enjoys the precision and long-term planning required in Orthodontics. He likes to see a plan come together like he was in the A Team. Orthodontics has a unique ability to increase people’s confidence. It’s fun seeing patients come into the consult hiding their teeth change to beaming after treatment. Any day Dr. Harris gets to do orthodontics is a good day. He has been with Burg Orthodontics since 2018

Dr. Biddulph is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Growing up in the military, Dr. Biddulph has lived many places but finally decided to settled down in Utah with his wife and 4 boys, where they have lived for the past 10 years. He has been in practice since 2004 and loves being around kids all day. He is active in Boy Scouts, loves reading, drawing and playing basketball.

Dr. Iverson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate studies and earned his Doctorate degree from the University of Kentucky. He then attended the University of Texas-Houston for his orthodontic residency where he received his certificate in orthodontics and his master of science degree. Dr. Iverson is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry where he teaches orthodontics and craniofacial growth and development. He remains active in continuing education to ensue he provides the highest quality of care to his patients. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the Utah Orthodontic Association (UOA). He is board certified and has been a diplomate for the American Board of Orthodontists for over 22 years. In his free time Dr. Iverson likes to spend time with his wife and seven children.  He also enjoys golf, skiing, and be in the mountains hunting or fishing. 

Dr. Ken Handy graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his AEGD residency at Idaho State University. He loves kids and loves to act like a kid while he’s around them (just ask his own children). He belongs to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Utah Dental association which allows him to stay current on the latest education and techniques. He’a also a member of the Screen Actors Guild – you won’t see him on TV but he might just burst out in song for you. Dr. Handy’s goal is to make your child’s dental experience memorable and enjoyable.

Dr. Kenneth Marz earned his dental degree from Creighton Dental School in Omaha, Nebraska in 1994 and has limited his general dental practice to orthodontics since 1995. 

Dr. Marz regularly attends continuing education seminars across the country and offers his patients the latest and most up-to-date orthodontic techniques. He is an Associate with the International Association of Orthodontics. 

In his free time, he enjoys skiing, fly-fishing and spending time with his 8 grand children. He also makes great sour dough bread!  

In private practice since 1999, Dr. Christensen is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. A Utah native, Dr. Christensen attended Highland High School, and the University of Utah before graduating from BYU. He has remained active in continuing education, with a focus on Conscious Sedation in children. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Utah Dental Association. Married with 4 children, he enjoys traveling with his family, boating, surfing and coaching young people. Member of UPAD and AAPD.

Dr Nielson graduated from the University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 2011. At USC, Dr Nielson was an undergraduate instructor in the dental morphology course, and was frequently on the Dean’s list. Patients at the USC Dental Clinic often asked their dentist to use the nerve signal blocking injection technique that Dr Nielson had employed on them previously. Dr Nielson worked extensively with children through the USC mobile dental clinic program in rural central California and enjoys working with young people. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and a former member of the California Dental Association. A Utah native, Dr Nielson enjoys skiing, hockey, waterskiing, and off-road unicycling. Member of UPAD and AAPD.

Dr. Segura attended BYU for his undergraduate studies and earned his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He then continued his education at Loma Linda, completing a residency in pediatric dentistry while earning a Master’s Degree in Dentistry. Dr. Segura remains active in continuing education to ensure he provides the highest quality care to his patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the Utah Dental Association (UDA). He has also been a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry for over 10 years. In his free time, Dr. Segura enjoys staying active and spending time with his wife, five children, and growing family.

Dr. Thomas graduated from the U of U earning his undergrad then attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry. He graduated in 1986 from Georgetown and served his residency at Primary Children’s Medical Center and also served his Pediatric Dentistry residency there. Dr. Thomas has over 20 years experience and enjoys working with children. Dr. Thomas is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is married with 3 children and adorable twin granddaughters. When he is not practicing dentistry he is playing with his grandchildren or on the golf course. Member of UPAD and AAPD.