Joseph P. Feller, DMD, MS

Dr. Joseph Feller is a native of Utah. He graduated from BYU with a major in Zoology and a minor in Philosophy.

DENTAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr. Feller attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he would score a 96 on his part I national boards, placing him in the top 2% of dental students in the country. Dr. Feller finished with a 3.90 GPA (out of 4.00), placing him in the top of his class. After completing the four-year program, Dr. Feller received his doctor of dental medicine and graduated with the following honors: Magna Cum Laude honors, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (honorary dental society), Phi Kappa Phi (honorary dental society), Hinman scholar (two outstanding graduates as selected by faculty), and Dean's scholar. Dr. Feller continued his studies in the school's graduate program and in December 2003 was awarded a Master of Science degree in oral biology for his research in molecular biology.

ORTHODONTIC RESIDENCY

Dr. Feller was successfully accepted into the orthodontic residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. While in residency, he was trained in both the didactics and clinical aspects of orthodontics. Dr. Feller served as class president for both years while working several nights a week in a general dental practice. In 2005, he successfully passed the American Board of Orthodontics written examination, signifying that he is board-eligible. Dr. Feller would go on to receive his orthodontic specialty certificate from Tufts University.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Dr. Feller has received advanced training during and after residency in each of the following areas: Invisalign, TMJ dysfunction, cleft lip and palate, implant-supported anchorage, corticotomy orthodontics, combination orthodontics/orthognathic surgery, the Damon system, and many other areas. He feels it is vitally important to remain abreast of the finest orthodontic techniques through continuing education. In recent years he has attended educational seminars for advanced orthodontics in New York City, San Francisco, San Antonio, Phoenix, Orlando, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, and Boston. Our profession is ever-evolving and Dr. Feller is committed to staying abreast of the considerable improvements in technology and patient care.

PRESENT

Dr. Feller is also a partner in an orthodontic practice in Rock Springs, Wyoming (Feller and Feller orthodontics). He enjoys spending a few days a month working with the fine staff and wonderful patients in southwest Wyoming. The Feller family (beautiful wife and four awesome sons) reside in North Salt Lake, Utah. Some of their favorite activities include snow-skiing, wake-surfing, golfing, and most anything they can do together. Dr. Feller feels his highest priorities are love and service to God, his family, and his fellow man.

PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Feller's practice philosophy is that each patient should receive the highest quality of care and attention to detail to achieve a broad, beautiful smile. In orthodontics, as with so many other health-care realms, technology and treatment is evolving at a rapid pace. At Bountiful Orthodontics you will find a state of the art facility including 3D imaging, high quality 3D scanning, and soft tissue laser technology, as well as the finest orthodontic treatment protocols available today.