Why Dental Pros of Utah
We created Dental Pros of Utah Just for You
A standard filling is usually comprised of only one or two materials, a liner or bond layer and then one major component, composite resin or silver/mercury. This material “fills up” the hole in the tooth. These materials are generally “bonded” into the tooth but often simply filled into the hole in a quick, one step, bulk filled manner. Most often these teeth are prepared (drilled on) following preparation guidelines first introduced in 1889 by Dr G V Black. The guidelines are called resistance and retention form, and require deeper and wider drilling into the tooth to “hold” in the filling materails in place. Well over 90% of all fillings are done in this manner and this method is still taught in most dental schools to this day.
At Dental Pros fo Utah, we are committed to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible and to restore teeth with materials that mimic nature! Biomimetic dental care is healthier for your teeth and longer lasting because more natural tooth remains and materials used are hard enough to function under pressure like enamel yet with multiple stress reducing layers acting like a shock absorber, just like the natural dentin of the tooth.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Mike Criddle
DDS Founder
Dr. Michael Criddle received his Bachelors degree from BYU and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Northwestern University. He has been in private dental practice for 40 years; utilizing a progression of advanced adhesion techniques as an integral part of his clinical care of patients for well over 25 years now. Dr Criddle began, the study of advanced adhesion dentistry in 1986 and continues to attend bio mimetic dental care courses each year.. He has studied with several world famous adhesion and biomimetic dentistry experts such as Raymond Bertolotti, Junji Tagami, Graeme Milicich and Pascal Mange. He is a long standing member of the Academy of Bio-mimetic Dentistry.
Dr Criddle has been married to his wife Leah for over 45 years. They are the parents of eight children and the grandparents of more than 20 grandchildren ( presently). Two of his boys have been BYU football players. His interests and hobbies include, sporting events, playing drums, travel with Leah, and listening to a variety of music genres. He regularly attends Major League baseball games, BYU football games, and a wide variety of musical concerts.
Dr. Natali Schofield
DDS
Dr. Natali Schofield is a Utah native and a graduate of BYU, then received her DDS degree from the prestigious University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She has been in private practice for over 19 years with a dedication to continual improvement through attendance in continuing education courses and utilization of significant technological advancements in dental care with a focus in minimally invasive and biomimetic dentistry. She loves restoring teeth biomimetically because she can preserve your natural tooth. Despite her extensive focus on the technical and clinical advancements in dentistry, Dr. Schofield takes the time to get to know each and every patient one on one. Your care and comfort is her top priority. She enjoys skiing, traveling, reading and quilting along with all sorts of sporting activities. She and her husband, Aaron, live in Cedar Hills and have four boys and a Goldendoodle.
Dr. Danny White
DMD
Dr. Danny White has a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences. For the past three years, he has been an adjunct faculty member at Roseman University while maintaining his private practice in biomimetic dentistry and advanced airway treatment disorders. Dr. White has worked closely with Dr. Mike Criddle for the past 7 years, in the study of minimally invasive dentistry biomimetic dentistry. Dr. White interests include sports, especially BYU Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. He also loves Major League Baseball games, especially when the LA Angels are playing. You will generally find him relaxing or working in the yard on the weekends or evenings with his wife Bonnie and their six children.
Dr. Nate Criddle
DMD
Dr. Nate Criddle graduated with honors from Roseman Health Sciences University School of Dental Medicine in May of 2016, where he also won the school oral surgery award. He then spent a year in a general dental practice residency training in Las Vegas Nevada, receiving his AEGD Certificate in June of 2017. He is certified in Dental Anesthesia and IV sedation. He also has received advanced training in dental implant placement, Oral Surgery, Dental Pain management and Biomimetic dental care.
Dr. Nate Criddle served in the United States Air Force as an Active Duty Captain. He is married to his wife Karlee and together they are the parents of three girls and two boys. Nate’s hobbies include sports and working on cars.
