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David Babcock, DMD, is originally from West Jordan, Utah.  He is the fifth child in a family of ten children.  David Graduated from West Jordan High in 1993 and served an LDS mission in Alberta Canada.  David then attended BYU where he graduated with a degree in Zoology with an emphasis in human biology. He also met his wife Sheryl while attending University. They moved to Nevada where David received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine.  Next, life took them to the Islands of Palau, where David worked as senior dentist in the National hospital and in rural clinics.  After a year of diving, kayaking, spear-fishing and traveling to remote tropical islands, the Babcocks returned home to Utah to welcome their first child.The Babcocks now have two children and have been living in and loving Bluffdale for years.David loves Dentistry as a job and a hobby and spends much of his free time in different classes and courses, updating and enhancing his skills and knowledge.  He has dedicated his career to provide his patients with the highest and best quality dentistry available. He has doubled the requirements for continuing education every year since graduating.  In doing so he has received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, implantology, oral surgery, gum treatment (periodontics), endodontics (root canals) and prosthodontics (crowns, bridges and dentures). He has worked for seven years in general family practices, pediatric (childrens) offices and cosmetic practices.  Currently he is enrolled in a continuum for tooth implants designed to surgically replace teeth. David is a member of the ADA and the UDA as well as various other dental organizations and study groups.In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his family outdoors.  His favorite activities include camping, backpacking, traveling, gardening, hunting, spearfishing, and mountain biking.Dr. Babcock looks forward to serving you and your family and is committed to providing you a positive experience as your partner in lifelong dental health. Schedule an appointment today. Call (801)-254-2626.

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