Meet Our Experts

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. 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. Nordfelt was born and raised in Utah. After earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, he attended dental school at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. After graduating in 2011, he packed up his family again and moved to Rochester, NY. There he completed a one-year general practice residency, a one-year LEND Fellowship (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), and a 2-year pediatric dentistry residency. Dr. Nordfelt loved his adventures away, but he missed his family and the mountains of Utah and returned to practice here in 2015. Dr. Jed loves being a pediatric dentist and treats each patient as if it were his own child.

When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Nordfelt enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids. They enjoy travelling, hiking, playing the piano, reading, and pretty much all sports.

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.

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 to earn his bachelors degree and went on Loma Linda University for dental school, earning his DDS degree. He continued his education at Loma Linda University earning his Masters Degree in Dentistry while completing his residency in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Segura is active in continuing education in dentistry in order to provide the best treatment possible for his patients. He belongs to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as well as the ADA and UDA. His hobbies include cycling and spending time with his wife and five children. Dr. Segura was recently awarded the status of Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Member of UPAD and AAPD.

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.

Dr. Chu received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science in Medical Biophysics (Cancer Biology) from the same institution. She was valedictorian of her dental class at Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Chu completed a post-graduate residency in orthodontics at the State University of New York in Buffalo New York.

Dr. Chu’s career highlight includes working as a general dentist and Dental Director for the Community Health Centers, Inc. of Utah. There, she saw firsthand, the benefit of good oral health on overall health and the importance of early screening for developing jaw and teeth (crowding, impacted teeth) problems.

This passion lead her to Roseman University, College of Dental Medicine where she was in charge of teaching dental students orthodontics. She was also the Chair of the American Dental Education Association, Section on Orthodontics, and regional representative to the American Association of Orthodontics on orthodontic education.