Get to Know Dr. Daniel Coles and Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

Have you ever wanted to get to know your dentist before trusting them with your smile?

Before opening Total Dental Care in 2001, the father/daughter team of Dr. Daniel B. Coles and Dr. Michelle C. Jorgensen were both members of thriving dental practices. They found, however, that they wanted something different and better for their patients.

With Total Dental Care they have created a dental practice that people can truly enjoy visiting—a practice that specializes in delivering excellent dental care with a special attention to personal service every day.

For both doctors, dentistry is not only their profession—it is their hobby and their passion as well!

Dr. Daniel B. Coles

Dr. Coles received an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1974, then received his dental degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1978. For the next 23 years he had a busy private practice in rural Utah, performing all types of dentistry.

During this time, Dr. Coles continued to keep abreast of current dental techniques and materials through countless hours of continuing dental education. He completed a mini residency in dental implants and surgery. He studied with many top dental leaders: bio progressive orthodontics with Robert Ricketts and advanced orthodontic techniques with Drs. Cetlin, Hilgers, Brehm, Giannello, and others.

Dr. Coles has completed a fellowship and also the requirements for mastership for the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

He is certified for Invisalign invisible braces and is trained in speed orthodontics. For 15 years, he has served as a CRA (Clinical Research Associates) evaluator of dental services and equipment.

Dr. Coles has been married to Sue Coles for 32 years. They have one daughter and four sons. His daughter is a partner in the practice, one son is taking a residency in orthodontics and another is in his first year of dental school. Another son will be starting dental school in the fall of 2004. The couple’s other son is in marketing and advertising.

Dr. Coles is an avid runner and has participated in the St. George, Utah marathon 20 times. He ran the Boston Marathon in 2003.

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

Dr. Michelle C. Jorgensen attended Brigham Young University for undergraduate studies, then graduated with her dental degree from Creighton University in 1997. She practiced in a successful Utah Valley practice – Timpanogos Dental, until 2001.

Following her father’s example, she has been very involved in continuing education. She has learned from dental leaders throughout the country, in areas such as porcelain veneers, conservative dental bonding and other cosmetic dental procedures. She has completed a five-part continuum on dental occlusion and rehabilitative dentistry, learning to treat jaw and bite problems and rebuild healthy mouths. She is also a graduate of Dental Boot Kamp- a program emphasizing communication and patient care.

Dr. Jorgensen has completed the requirements for a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. She is also actively involved in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and evaluates new products in the dental field for CRA (Clinical Research Associates). She serves as a guest lecturer in the Brigham Young University pre-dental program and a Crest-sponsored speaker about the impact of a smile on women’s lives.

Dr. Jorgensen is also featured on a weekly segment on Healthy Wealthy WOW reality radio for women.

Dr. Jorgensen has been married to Steve Jorgensen for 12 years, and they have twin five year old boys – Jens and Josh. Steve is a Civil Engineer, and currently serves as the office manager at Total Care Dental. Dr. Jorgensen loves to garden and cook – her family wonders if she will ever cook the same thing twice! Her latest hobby is yoga.