Dr. David Defay knew at the age of eleven that he wanted to pursue a career in orthodontics. He saw and felt the value of providing lasting, quality smiles to others while experiencing his own orthodontic treatment. Since that time, Dr. Defay has spent his professional and scholastic career dedicated to becoming one of Utahs premier orthodontists.
He attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. During this time he was ranked in the top 5% of his class and graduated Magna Cum Laude. As a resultof his dedication to excellence, Dr. Defay received many awards and honors during his dental education, including the American Association of Orthodontists Award, the James V. Marquard Award for Quality Patient Care, the OSU College of Dentistry Student Leadership Award, and induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Most notably, because of his scholastic achievements, along with his leadership and research involvement, the Ohio State University selected Dr. Defay as its Outstanding Professional Student during his final year of dental school.
Following his doctorate, Dr. Defay continued on to receive his specialty training at the University of Iowa Department of Orthodontics, consistently regarded as one of the top orthodontic residencies in the country. He received instruction from internationally renowned orthodontic professors and learned the latest in orthodontic technology and evidence based treatment philosophies. At the completion of his residency, Dr. Defay earned a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He also completed a Masters Thesis utilizing 3D photograpy to study the genetics of orofacial clefting. As a result of completing this research Dr. Defay was awarded an MS in Orthodontics from the University of Iowa.
Your orthodontic treatment is maintained by a team of highly experience professionals who are committed to providing each patient with compassionate and individualized care. All of the members of the Defay clinical team are certified in radiology and CPR, and the entire team has completed the American Association of Orthodontists endorsed Assistant Certification Program. To stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics, we regularly attend annual continuing education events. In addition, we strive to stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontic technology and trends so that we can help each of our patients achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy looking smile.
I started working for Dr.Rampton (my dad) in 1998. It was supposed to be a summer job, but 16 years later I am still here. In 2008, I became the Clinical Coordinator which gave me many extra responsibilities. I continued this position until March of 2011 when I went to part-time after having my first child. In 2011, I also had the great opportunity to start working for Dr. Defay who has so much ambition and energy. I enjoy my job so much because I get to work with people of all ages and help them gain healthy, beautiful smiles that are good for life! Plus, I love to work with my hands! I also do lab work on the weekends.
When time permits, I love to waterski, wakeboard, hunt, fish, play sports, sing, watch football and do yard work. In 2001, I had the opportunity to take a year a half off work to serve a mission for my church in Winnipeg, Canada. I married my best friend and soul mate, Nick, in 2004, and six years later we had our first baby, a boy, and then in 2013 we added our second child, a girl. What a joy they are to our lives! We also have a dog named Jet that we love to hunt with.
I have been apart of this practice since January of 2012, and did previous assisting for a year before finding this awesome job! I started with this practice as a patient with Dr. Clark Rampton. I was always so impressed with the team and wanted to be a part of it. I love the opportunity we have here to help change smiles and give more confidence to our patients. I became the clinical coordinator in 2013, which has given me many responsibilities. This position has helped me to grow as an assistant, as a person, and as a friend to our patients. I feel like we have a relationship with our patients you wont just find anywhere! The opportunity to work with amazing patients makes what we do so rewarding as assistants.
I am married to my best friend and we enjoy ALOT of traveling. We love to run, longboard, snowboard, go boating, hike in Moab, and camp in Yellowstone. We are also movie junkies. Most of all, we love to bring out our inner-child at Disneyland a few times a year. Basically, I love anything that keeps me in the outdoors.
I have been working for Dr. Defay since May of 2013, and I LOVE my job and coworkers. When you come into the office I will be the first person you work with. I have the opportunity to meet all of our new patients and get them started with their orthodontic journey. I also coordinate our kids club and all of our community outreach. I graduated from Utah State University in 2013 with my Bachelors in Public Relations. I love that I get to utilize all that I learned in school for this wonderful job. I also have the opportunity to work with many of the local schools whether it is by bringing 3rd graders for field trips to our office or recognizing students for being outstanding leaders and citizens in their school. It is great to work for a business that cares about education and the students and people in our community.
In my spare time, I love to be with my sweet husband Mallin. We spend a lot of our time camping, riding four-wheelers, snowboarding or watching a good action movie. I also have a very sincere love for singing.
After my first visit to Dr. Ramptons office, I left knowing it would be a wonderful place to work! I got lucky and was able to join the team in 1990. My first years were spent as a Clinical Assistant. Then I made the move to the lab, where I enjoy the challenge of fabricating retainers and appliances for our patients. I take pride in my work and in the contribution it makes to our patients treatment.
When I am not at the office, I enjoy being with my family, which consists of my husband, our four children and their spouses, and our 11 grandchildren, along with our dog, Bogart. I enjoy singing, reading, mountain biking, and water-skiing.
I have been working for Dr. Defay since August of 2013, and I have loved every day of it. I love working with the rest of the staff because they are all so friendly and are very easy to get along with. I enjoy getting to know all of the patients and seeing them grow, change, and progress throughout their treatment. It is fun to see how their smiles and confidence improve over time. I look forward to many more years working here with the rest of the team.
During my down time I like to spend time with my husband, Brandon, doing things outside. I enjoy going boating during the summer, spending time at our family cabin during the winter and everything in-between. I have one little dog name Thor who always keeps me laughing and a sweet little boy named Jace. I like to visit my family in Idaho and spend time with my nieces and nephew.
I started working atthe officein 2005 and truly enjoy my job as one of Dr.Defays chair side assistants. I love working with our patients to improve their smiles and I believe that their quality of life can improve at the same time! Its very rewarding to see that kind of change! Our team works hard to maintain an environment that is friendly and professional, and it is a pleasure to be a part of such a great practice!
I first got to know Dr. Rampton and his wonderful team in 1998 when I decided it was time to take the plunge and get braces. I was constantly impressed with the quality of the service I received and the organization of the office. His staff were all very friendly and I immediately felt at ease. I am now thrilled and privileged to be one of the team, having joined Dr. Ramptons staff in May 2005 and now Dr. Defays team. I couldnt have asked for a more enjoyable, rewarding job, and better people to work with.
I am the mom of 3 children, 2 girls and a boy. They are the joy in my life. I love to spend time with them and my husband. When I am not with my family, I like to read, watch movies, travel, digital scrapbook, sleep, go to lunch with my friends, and spend time in my garden.
Established in 1950 by Dr. Jack Rampton, our practice has been a leader in providing qaulity smiles for more than 60 years. Dr. Jacks vision of bringing excellence and unmatched patient care to Davis county was continued by his son, Dr. Clark B. Rampton. Dr. Clark is a Board Certified Orthodontist who is renowned in the area for providing his patients with outstanding results.
Dr. Clark Rampton, a native of Kaysville, received his undergraduate B.A. degree from the University of Utah, where he graduated with honors in biology. He went on to earn his dental degree at the University of Southern California, widely considered to be one of the premier dental schools in the nation. He graduated in the top of his class, and was honored by being elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society. After obtaining his dental degree, Dr. Rampton finalized his formal education by completing a residency program and specialty training in orthodontics, also at USC.
Proud to carry on a family orthodontic legacy, Dr. Rampton joined the practice of his father in Kaysville in 1981. He immediately took on the added challenge of becoming board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. This distinction is only available to qualified specialists.In 2003, Dr. Rampton voluntarily completed optional re-certification examinations with the American Board of Orthodontics.
In 1996, Dr. Rampton was elected President of the Utah Association of Orthodontists. In addition to this Association, he maintains active memberships with many other prestigious orthodontic and dental organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, The Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, The American Dental Association, and the Utah Dental Association.
In 2011, Dr. Rampton passed on his legacy to Dr. Defay. Today, the staff of Defay Orthodontics still has the pleasure of working occasionally with Dr. Rampton, and Dr. Defay has continued forward with his tradition of excellence.