Meet Dr. Larsen - Grand Junction, CO Dentist

Education

I have been practicing dentistry since 2003. I received my dental education from the Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry. I had the privilege of taking over Dr. David Summers dental practice in 2004. Dr. Summers practiced in Grand Junction since 1967 prior to his retirement. I love that some of our patients have been coming to us for nearly 50 years!   I work diligently to stay current on all the latest advancements in dentistry. I am a member of multiple dental study clubs with other dentists. I enjoy dentistry and I enjoy surprising patients with how pleasant going to the dentist can actually be. 



Hobbies and Interests

Besides dentistry, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have five children from ages 11 to 23. We enjoy going on trips together. Recent excursions have included Mount Rushmore (my son's interest), Teton National Park (my interest), and most recently Washington D.C. (my wife's interest). I also enjoy backpacking and have recently hikes to Maroon Bells, Chicago Basin, Mount Whetterhorn, and a 50 miler up on the Flat Top Mountains. It's great to live on the Western Slope of Colorado with all the spectacular scenery! I

I also like to run, and run, and run. After years of jogging around my small neighborhood block, I decided to get more serious about running. I completed my first 26-mile marathon race in 2010 and have run 25 additional marathons since. This year I will complete 14 years and nearly 14,000 miles of running! Here is a quick picture of me just finishing my very first Marathon in St. George Utah. Don't let the smile fool you, I was just barely making it across the finish line!

I also enjoy disappearing in to the mountains to go backpacking. Here I am with all 7 of my siblings who traveled from around the country to go backpacking in Zion National Park together.    

Recently, I traveled with a dental team, and my dental-assistant-daughter Elise, to provide dental care to undeserved people in Solala, Guatemala. That was an amazing 7 day experience, treating people who were willing to stand in line and wait all day in hopes of just getting their teeth treated.  The experience reminded me of how fortunate we are to live in country that affords us so many freedoms and opportunities that we often take for granted.  I love being able to help people achieve the level of oral health they desire. 


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Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Every Other)

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed