MEET THE DOCTORS

Dr. Jeffrey Knight


Dr. Jeff Knight is the son of Dr. Melvin Knight, the first periodontist to practice in Utah and in the Intermountain states. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah and attended dental school at Creighton University in Nebraska. He completed his postdoctoral specialty training in Periodontology at Oregon Health Sciences.

Dr. Knight is board certified with the American Academy of Periodontology and is an active member of the American Dental Association, and Utah Dental Association. 

 Dr. Knight enjoys boating, mountain biking, traveling and giving dental service in underserved countries.

Dr. Christian Nielsen


Dr. Nielsen attended the University of Utah and received his bachelorette in Biology. He graduated from the University of Pacific dental school in San Francisco and completed his postdoctoral specialty training in Periodontology at the University of Alabama.

Dr. Nielsen is board certified with the American Academy of Periodontology and is an active member of the American Dental Association, and Utah Dental Association.

Dr. Nielsen enjoys skiing, Utah football and spending time with his wife and children.

Christian Nielsen DDS

Dr. Braden Atkins


Dr. Atkins graduated from the University of Utah and received his bachelor’s degree in Medical Biology.  He attended Case Western Reserve University for both dental school and his postdoctoral specialty training in Periodontology.  Dr. Atkins is board certified with the American Academy of Periodontology and is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Utah Dental Association.  Dr. Atkins enjoys cycling, woodworking, and doing martial arts with his family.