Dr. Jason J Horgesheimer, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1588720304
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About This Provider
Dr. Jason Horgesheimer is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants through adolescents, including those with special health care needs. He completed his dental degree at the University of Iowa and a specialized 2-year pediatric dentistry residency at Primary Children's Hospital, where he now teaches and trains new dental residents. Dr. Horgesheimer was elected president of the Utah Academy of Pediatric Dentistry by his peers and has dedicated over a decade to international humanitarian dental work in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Mexico. His practice focuses on preventive care and creating a fun, relaxing environment with themed treatment rooms and a play area designed to help children feel excited about their dental visits. He accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans and welcomes new patients at his Taylorsville location.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Brigham Young University - Bachelor's Degree in Biology
- Primary Children's Hospital - 2-year Pediatric Dentistry Residency
- University of Iowa - DDS (Dental School)
Board Certifications
- Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 12/28/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Utah Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Former President, elected by peers)
Awards & Recognition
- Elected President of the Utah Academy of Pediatric Dentistry by peers (served several years)
Beyond the Office
Attending doctor at Primary Children's Hospital supervising, teaching and training new dental residents
International humanitarian dental work in Ethiopia (5+ visits to Dera), Guatemala, and Mexico for over a decade
Multiple practice locations serving Wasatch front communities from Davis County to Tooele County
Grew up in Ogden, Utah with an older brother and three younger sisters
Senior class officer at Bonneville High School; played basketball and football; had a rockin 80's mullet
Met his wife Kristi at Brigham Young University
Completed 50 full marathons (26.2 miles each) before age 50
Completed his first full Ironman
Enjoys backpacking and fishing in the Wind River Mountain Range
Enjoys boating with family in Bear Lake
Has four children (three daughters and one son) and two son-in-laws
Became a grandfather in June 2019
Served as Mission President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Columbus, Ohio from July 2020-2023
Has returned to practice after mission service
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