Learn More About Our Practice
I’m Dr. Gardner and I’d like to personally invite you to explore what makes our practice unique and special.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Tim Gardner
Dr. Tim Gardner was born and raised in Holladay, UT. He is the 3rd of 8 children. He went to school at The University of Utah where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Medical Biology. After finishing at the “U”, Dr. Gardner went on to Dental School in the great state of Oregon, at Oregon Health Sciences University, a school known for Clinical Excellence, graduating in 1998.
He is married to his wonderful wife Kimberlee Jensen Gardner and they have 5 beautiful children: Hailee, Grant, Megan, Griffin and Cooper. They have lived in Layton since 2004. He enjoys golfing and boating with his family. Dr. Gardner believes strongly in staying up to date on the best techniques and materials for helping to keep your smile healthy and beautiful throughout your life.
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Dr. Steve Pitcher, D.D.S
Dr. Steve Pitcher and his family are thrilled to have finally moved “home.” He and his sweet wife, Tori Jensen Pitcher, both grew up in the Kaysville area and graduated from Davis High School. They currently have twin boys, Bowen (Bo) and Callen (Cal), who are the light of their lives. After serving a two year church mission in Paraguay, Dr. Pitcher graduated from Weber State with a degree in Microbiology. He went on to attend Marquette Dental School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For the last few years, he has been practicing in Washington state. He loves the unique way he can help people through dentistry. His favorite part is building relationships with the people he gets to serve. When not practicing dentistry, he loves being with his family, watching and playing sports (including racquet ball and ping pong), and trying new restaurants with his wife.
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Dr. John Christensen, DDS
Dr. Christensen began practicing dentistry in 1979 after graduating from Northwestern University Dental School. Understanding patients and their needs, along with providing the best possible care has made him a staple in the dental community. He has had a long and distinguished career, including being awarded a Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry, a degree awarded to less that 2% of general dentists in the United States and Canada. He has recently transitioned to a part-time status, while continuing to serve the community in a variety of areas.
When he's not providing patient care, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren and traveling.
Meet the Team
Lori (Office Manager)
Originally from South Dakota, She has lived in several states throughout her 30+ year dental career.
She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Children and grandchildren.
Cindy (Insurance Coordinator)
Cindy is from Sandy, Utah. She attended the University of Utah on a full-ride basketball scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in finance. She now lives in Layton and has a house full of 4 kids, 3 dogs and 3 cats. In 2023 she returned to the workforce as the insurance coordinator at Layton Dental, after being a stay-at-home mom for 25 years.
Olivia (Front Office)
Olivia previously worked as a dental assistant for 3 years before transitioning to the front office. She is from Centerville, UT and is currently attending the Weber State University Respiratory Therapy program. Between her busy work and school life she loves to spend time outdoors. She and her husband spend many weekends in the summer camping or fishing at their family cabin at Strawberry Reservoir. In the winter they jump at any opportunity to go snowboarding and skiing!!
Cori (Front Office)
Cori was born and raised here in Utah and loves raising her family here. Cori has been in the dental field for 3 years and her favorite part about her job is the patients. In her free time she loves naps, her dogs, camping, party planning and spending time with her family and friends.
Mikenzi (Front Office)
Kenzie grew up in Davis County. She has been in the dental industry since 2013, beginning as a dental assistant and transitioned to the front office. She enjoys helping people feel their best, and being a part of the process to restore their smile! In her free time, Kenzie loves traveling, is an avid animal lover, and likes spending time with her dog and 2 cats at home.
Emilee (Hygienist)
Emilee was born and raised in Lehi, UT and moved to Layton after she got married. Her dental career began in 2018 as a dental assistant and she graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science from Utah College of Dental Hygiene in April 2022. She loves providing her patients with the best care possible. When she’s not working, she is spending time with her husband, playing and watching sports and trying new desserts!
Megan (Hygienist)
Megan was born in Salt Lake City and grew up in Ogden. After graduating from Ogden High in 2003, she began working as a dental assistant. While working, she pursued her goal of becoming a dental hygienist and in April 2011, she graduated from Weber State with her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She loves educating her patients on the importance of good oral hygiene and providing the best treatment possible. When she is not working, Megan and her husband enjoy spending time with family and friends and they love being parents to their daughters Ruby and Charlotte! Megan enjoys listening to true crime podcasts and loves desserts!
McKinlei (Hygienist)
McKinlei grew up in Layton. McKinlei has been in the dental field since 2007. She has been a dental assistant, front office assistant and is now enjoying dental hygiene. She graduated from Weber State University in 2013 with her bachelors in Dental Hygiene. She loves interacting with patients and learning new things every day. She is the perfect combination of thorough but gentle! McKinlei has been married since 2011 to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mother of their adorable sons Dax and Kash and daughter Reece. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, cooking, baking and of course eating chocolate!
Kenzie (Hygienist)
Kenzie was born in Salt Lake City and grew up in Bountiful. She started in the dental field as a dental assistant in 2009, after working a little over three years as an assistant decided to continue her education and become a licensed dental hygienist, graduating in 2015. Kenzie loves educating her patients and is always learning new things. When not working she loves to spend time with her husband, her adorable baby and their families, being outdoors, camping and four wheeling.
Braidyn (Hygienist)
Braidyn has been in the dental field since 2014, beginning her career here with Dr. Gardner as a dental assistant. She was a dental assistant for 6 years before finishing her schooling and becoming a registered dental hygienist in 2020. She is passionate about dentistry and excited to help patients overcome any fears they may have when coming to the dentist. Braidyn enjoys camping, fishing, true crime podcasts, crocheting and spending time with her husband, family and friends.
Sarah (Hygienist)
In her sixth grade class, Sarah wrote a paper on becoming a dental hygienist. In 2010, her dream came true when she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from Weber State University. She has been working as a hygienist ever since! Sarah’s favorite part of her career is getting to know her patients and forming meaningful and caring connections. When she’s not working, She is a wife and a mother to three little boys and loves hiking, reading, flower gardening, and baking!
Ellie (Assistant)
Ellie was born and raised in Layton. She graduated from Layton High school in 2016 and attended the dental assisting program at the Davis Applied Technology Program. She has exclusively worked at Layton Dental team! Ellie loves working as a dental assistant and getting to know all of the patients. She comes from a family of 5 with two sisters. In her free time she likes to spend time with her husband, her family, going hiking, running, shopping, and hanging out with friends.
Samantha (Assistant)
Samantha grew up in Kaysville, Ut. She graduated from Davis High School in 2021 and attended Davis Technical College, graduating as a dental assistant in 2022. She loves her job because she enjoys working with patients and loves getting to know them. She is the oldest of 3 siblings and is the only girl. In her free time she likes spending it with her husband and dog, she also loves camping!
Whitney (Dental Assistant)
Whitney was born and raised in Layton. She graduated from Layton High in 2023. She began her dental career in 2023, and aspires further her education in the dental field. Her favorite part of dental assisting is learning new things about dentistry and connecting with patients. In her free time, she enjoys camping, traveling, going to concerts and spending time with friends and family.
Ivvy (Dental Assistant)
Ivvy was born in Layton, Utah, and is the youngest of 4 siblings. She attended Northridge High School, graduating in 2023, while also beginning her dental career. Her goal is to attend Weber State to get an undergraduate degree in Biology, and then go on to dental school. Music is an important part of her life, and she was the president of the choir group, Chatelaines, where they went to 2 separate competitions in California and got first place both times.
Kaitlyn (Dental Assistant)
Kaitlyn was born and raised in Layton Utah. She was a dental assistant for 6 years and then she took a small break to be a stay at home mom for 3 years and is back working part time. She has been working with Dr. Christensen since 2015. She loves helping patients feel confident in their smiles. Kaitlyn loves spending time with her son and golden retriever. She loves being with family, traveling and being outdoors.
LeeAnn (Dental Assistant)
LeeAnn was born and raised here in Layton Utah. She has 6 kids and 14 grandkids and has been married to John for 50 years. She has been assisting Dr. Christensen since 1981 and enjoys
the friendships she has made along the way. In her free time she just loves to be outside. She loves hiking and is a nature girl at heart. LeeAnn loves spending time with her family and playing with Legos.
Brenley (Dental Assistant)
She was born here in Layton Utah and graduated Layton high, She has been a dental assistant since 2022 and wants to be a Hygienist. Brenley loves to play softball and is attending Snow College on a softball scholarship. In her free time she loves camping, hunting and all things outdoors. She loves to attend concerts and loves her Silver Lab Rocky. She loves the dental field because she helps patients feel more confident in their smile and getting to know people
Aby (Dental Assistant)
Aby was born and raised in Tooele Utah but recently moved to Davis county. Aby attended TATC in Tooele where she completed her Dental Assisting program. She loves interacting with patients and making them feel comfortable. In her free time she likes rock climbing, Paddle Boarding, Spending time with her friends, boyfriend and the cutest puppy ever Bella!
Alisa (Dental Assistant)
Alisa grew up in Logan Utah, she graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in family and human development.
She returned to dental assisting after a long break while being a stay at home mom. She has 3 boys with her husband of 33 years.
She enjoys volleyball, signing and shopping in her free time.
Lacee (Dental Assistant)
Lacee was born and raised in West Weber Utah where she spent her childhood on a farm raising animals. She married the love of her life and they have 2 beautiful little girls that are her pride and joy. She has been in the dental field for about a year and it has been her dream job. She loves helping patients feel better about themselves through their smile. In her free time Lacee loves the outdoors and camping. She enjoys riding her side by side and 4 wheeler, She loves adventures, Traveling and vacations with her family.
Addie (Dental Assistant)
Addie was born and raised in Utah. She has been in the dental field for 2 years and has loved every bit of it! She aspires to further her career in the dental field by becoming a dental hygienist.
Addie loves connecting with her patients and helping others feel loved. In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and anything that involves sunshine.