Dr. Nate Lester
Dr. Welch
Dr. Welch was born and raised in Heber City, Utah. He completed his undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish. He then continued his studies at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, graduating as class valedictorian and being inducted as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society for his academic achievements. His training at Midwestern University included extensive clinical experience, where he earned awards for clinical excellence and excellence in digital dentistry. Dr. Welch has a passion for education and research and is dedicated to staying current on the latest techniques and technologies available in order to provide his patients with the best care possible. Outside the office, Dr. Welch loves spending time with his wife and daughter. He loves doing anything outdoors, from hiking and camping to rock climbing and fishing, as well as backyard barbecues and baseball. He also enjoys playing the guitar and listening to music. Dr. Welch is excited to be part of a small-town community once again and is honored to be able to work alongside Dr. Lester and the rest of the incredible team here at Bear River Dental.
Dr. Jorgensen
Hey, my name is Chris Jorgensen, and I’m really excited to be a part of this welcoming community. I grew up in Draper, Utah, where I played baseball and raced mountain bikes. After high school, I had the opportunity to spend two years in Togo and Benin, West Africa, where I met many incredible people. While living there, I learned to speak French. I later attended BYU for undergrad and met my beautiful wife there. We got married four years later and now have a baby girl. After undergrad, I studied dentistry in San Francisco at the University of Pacific, where I received incredible training and mentorship. Outside of the office, I enjoy riding mountain bikes, skiing, and tinkering with small engines. I’m excited to be a part of this incredible team at Bear River Dental!
Dr. Dixon
Dr. Travis Dixon was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended West High School where he met Mary, who would later become his wife. After high school, he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Guatemala City where he became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for Hispanic culture and people. It was here that his dreams of becoming a dentist first began.
After his mission he attended the University of Utah where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies with an emphasis on global health – learning how healthcare systems are implemented across different countries and cultures around the world. During his studies he had the opportunity to do a study abroad in Havana, Cuba where he experienced foreign healthcare and policies firsthand.
Following college, the Dixons moved to Phoenix, Arizona to attend Midwestern University’s dental program. There he learned many valuable skills needed to be an excellent provider, including forming lasting relationships with his patients. He loves taking care of his patients and those in his community. Dr. Dixon enjoys all fields of dentistry, however he is especially passionate about the surgical aspects of dental care.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Dixon loves to spend time with his family. He has a wife and three children – a boy and two little girls that melt his daddy heart. He also loves playing and watching sports – including cheering on the Utah Utes’ football team and the Utah Jazz basketball team. Don’t be surprised if you find Dr. Dixon on the golf course on the weekend. He also loves all kinds of music and one of his favorite things to do is to play the piano.
