Chris A.  Hammond, DMD

A practicing dentist in Provo, Utah since 1996, Dr. Chris A. Hammond is well known for his talents in both general and cosmetic dentistry.  In 1998 the Crown Council (a national group of leading edge dentists) awarded him America’s “Young Dentist of the Year”. In 2002, his practice was named Utah County’s “Best of the Best” dental practice by the Daily Herald for providing quality dental care in a unique, people-oriented environment. He has recently been nominated by his peers and Woodward/White (an independent research firm) as one of “The Best Dentists in America”.

He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry, where he graduated with highest honors while receiving a doctorate of medical dentistry.  He has lectured on both the local and national level including the 1999 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston Massachusetts.  Dr Hammond has been a featured author in Dental Practice and Finance, and his practice has been highlighted in many of the leading dental publications including Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, The Dental Success Newsletter, Dental Practice Report, and The Independent Dentist.   He also is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, one of the world’s most prestigious cosmetic dental education programs, and has served as a Clinical Research Associates evaluator of new dental products since 1996.  In 2003 Dr Hammond became a clinical instructor with the well known Hornbrook Group, a group of leading edge cosmetic dentists that travel the country teaching cosmetic dentistry to other dentists.

He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, California Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Utah Dental Association and the Crown Council, where he is a lifetime qualified member. In addition to maintaining a successful practice and numerous professional memberships, Dr. Hammond is a founding member and annual volunteer of the Smiles for Life Foundation. The Smiles for Life Foundation is the children's charity organization of the Crown Council.  Each year over a four-month period, Crown Council dentists participating in the Smiles for Life campaign offer teeth whitening at less than their normal fee and donate 100% of the cost to children’s charities across the United States and Canada.  Since 1998 the Smiles for Life Foundation has raised more than 15 million dollars for kids.  He also has participated in numerous humanitarian dental missions to Micronesia, Peru, and Mexico.

A lifelong resident of Utah, Dr. Hammond is married to his wife, Alison, and has two sons, Austin and Zachary.

P. Chad Ellis, MS, DDS 

Dr. Chad Ellis practices dentistry in Utah where he is recognized for his talents in all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry.  He has a unique viewpoint in dentistry with his background in engineering and design.  His rare combination of education, background, and experience ensures you of the highest quality of dentistry.  He has been nominated by his peers and Woodward/White (an independent research firm) as one of “The Best Dentists in America.”

He graduated from Utah State University where he received Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees.  He served five years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force as a civil environmental engineer in California and Texas.  While in Texas, he attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  He was a recipient of the General Dentistry Certificate of Honor and was selected as a delegate for the Japanese dental exchange program at Meikai University.  He graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).  After receiving his DDS degree, he completed a one-year residency in the Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Program at Idaho State University.  The residency program offered advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, IV sedation certification, endodontics (root canals), and oral surgery including extraction of impacted third molars.  He is also a graduate of the Hornbrook Group, one of the world’s most prestigious cosmetic dental education programs.  

Dr. Ellis served an LDS mission in Micronesia in the Truk Lagoon.  He has participated in humanitarian dental projects in Peru, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.  He is also an annual volunteer of the Smiles for Life Foundation.  The Smiles for Life Foundation is the children's charity organization of the Crown Council.  Each year over a four-month period, Crown Council dentists participating in the Smiles for Life campaign offer teeth whitening at less than their normal fee and donate 100% of the cost to children’s charities across the United States and Canada.  Since 1998 the Smiles for Life Foundation has raised more than 22 million dollars for children.  

Dr Ellis is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Crown Council, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentists, Utah Dental Association, Idaho State Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and the Academy of LDS Dentists.

Chad is married to his wife, Lynette, and they have six children: Austin (15), Clayton (14), Hannah (12), Matthew (10), Kendall (8), and Adam (4).  They reside in Pleasant Grove.  Most of his free time is spent with his family.  His hobbies include long distance running (in 2007 he ran the Boston Marathon), participating in all sports, landscaping, scouting, and traveling.