Dr. Richins and his wife have been married for 15 years and they have four children. He loves spending as much time with his family as possible. He also enjoys camping, hiking, snowboarding, mountain biking, or anything else that involves the outdoors. He is very personable and loves interacting with patients. We are sure that you will enjoy his kind demeanor, his ability to communicate with patients, and his skilled and gentle practice of dentistry.
After earning his bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Utah in 2008, Dr. Richins received his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2012. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association, and the Academy of LDS Dentists.
Dr. Richins is passionate about continuing education and staying up to date with the most recent developments in dentistry. He took advanced courses in Endodontics, Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Anesthesiology, and Implantology at the University of Pittsburgh. He received multiple scholarships while in Dental School and was at the top of his class.
He continues to pursue his education and frequently attends advanced courses that cover topics such as Endodontics, Implantology, Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Pathology, TMJ, Sleep Apnea, and much more. He has also done humanitarian dentistry in underserved areas of Jamaica, Vanuatu, and Appalachia.
In addition to practicing dentistry, Dr. Richins spends one day a week working as a Clinical Advisor for Ultradent Products. Ultradent has been developing and manufacturing the highest quality dental products for over 40 years. Dr. Richins’s role at Ultradent allows him to be involved in testing and developing the latest dental products.