David Gustafson, DDS, MS
Dr. David Gustafson (Dr. Dave) was born and raised in Salt Lake City. He completed his undergraduate studies in nutritional science at Brigham Young University in 2003 and finished dental school at the Ohio State University in 2007. Dr. Dave received his certificate in pediatric dentistry from Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in June 2009. His education included advanced studies and specialized training in dentistry for children, adolescents, special needs and medically compromised patients. As part of his pediatric training, he also received his Master of Science degree from Ohio State with an emphasis in dental trauma.
He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He was awarded diplomate status by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as a board-certified pediatric dentist. In addition to private practice, he is also an attending dentist at Primary Children’s Medical Center.
Dr. Dave grew up in Salt Lake City and moved back here in 2009 after completing his training. When he is not in the office, he enjoys running, making people laugh, and spending time with his wife, Laurie, and their five children.
Jeffery K. Rupp, DMD, MS
Dr. Jeffery K. Rupp received his dental degree from the Oregon Health and Science University in 2003, graduating with honors and clinical honors. While in dental school, he received the Certificate of Merit Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as the Predoctoral Student Award in pediatric dentistry from the Oregon Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He completed his pediatric specialty training at the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Following his formal training, he was awarded diplomate status by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
While at the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Rupp also earned a Master of Science degree in health professions education. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Education Association. Dr. Rupp is also part of the dental faculty team at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Rupp’s life is all things kids. He and his wife, Julie, have nine children and enjoy spending time outdoors, where he will usually be found with a baby on his back hiking the trails of Utah. Dr. Rupp finds great satisfaction in working with children and helping them have a positive dental experience.
As the father of a large family, Dr. Rupp relates well to parents and their desire for their child to receive exceptional dental care. By combining a compassionate, fun and professional approach, Dr. Rupp strives to establish a sense of trust with each patient.
“For my child patients who need the services of an outstanding pediatric dentist, I refer them to Dr. Rupp. His specialty skills are superb, and his genial, gracious nature is exceptional.” – Dr. George Pearson, General Dentist, Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Adam Hiné
Hello! I’m Dr. Adam Hiné (Dr. Adam). I was raised in LaVerkin, Utah! I grew up riding dirt bikes and playing sports. After high school, I went on a two-year service mission to Panamá, where I learned to love and cherish the people I worked with.
BYU is where I attended college (Go Cougs!) and met my magnificent wife! After finishing my undergraduate degree, I enrolled in dental school at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. Upon graduation from dental school, I completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
I love working with kids! My goal is to treat every kid like they were my own. I have three kids, and my wife, Cassidy, is currently in dental school. I enjoy mountain biking, playing with my kids, and traveling!
Jed C. Nordfelt, DMD
Dr. Jed Nordfelt was born and raised in West Valley City, Utah and earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. After finishing his degree, he and his family moved to Kentucky where he attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. After graduating in 2011, he packed up his family again and moved to Rochester, NY. There he completed a one-year general practice residency at Rochester General Hospital, a one-year LEND Fellowship (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) with the University of Rochester Medical Center, and a 2-year pediatric dentistry residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Dr. Nordfelt loved his adventures away, but he missed his family and the mountains of Utah and returned to practice here in 2015. Dr. Jed loves being a pediatric dentist and treats each patient as if they were his own child.
When not treating patients, Dr. Jed—a self-proclaimed Disney and Harry Potter nerd—loves spending time with his wife and four kids. They enjoy traveling, music, reading, the outdoors, and supporting each other at their various sporting events.
Dr. Nordfelt is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.