Marcus grew up in both Bountiful, Utah and then Chicago, Illinois. He developed a passionate devotion to the Bulls and Chicago style hot dogs and deep dish pizza. He served a two year mission for the LDS church in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
He attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate studies, where he met and married the love of his life, Turia. They lived in Richmond, Virginia where Marcus attended dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University graduating in 2008. They then moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for his dental residency. Along the way they welcomed three spirited and adventurous children into the world.
The Pope family enjoyed the beaches, forests and wild blackberries of Washington State for many years while Marcus practiced dentistry with Kaiser Permanente. When the opportunity presented itself in 2018, they decided to return to Utah to be closer to family and the mountains they love best.
The dental office isnt the most comfortable to place to be. I know that. I try to make coming here as enjoyable as possible. With good information, explanations, and a bit of laughter, hopefully patients will have a different experience coming to Gateway Dentistry. This is my goal as a practitioner. - Dr Pope
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 14 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestChristan Gillespie
2 years ago
This dentist (Doctor Pitt) is patient, knowledgeable and explains things clearly. If considering this dentist, you should schedule. My kids love him too.
Kathleen Roberts
2 years ago
Dr. Pitt and his staff are wonderful! I feel like there's a very fine line between finding every opportunity to make money, and finding real issues. Dr. Pitt finds the real issues and treats them. He's patient with my kids and with me. I'm super grateful to have such great professionals here in our valley!
Hayden Suhadolc
2 years ago
Staff is very friendly and fun to be around!
Hayden Suhadolc
3 years ago
Staff is very friendly and fun to be around!
Kathleen Roberts
3 years ago
Dr. Pitt and his staff are wonderful! I feel like there's a very fine line between finding every opportunity to make money, and finding real issues. Dr. Pitt finds the real issues and treats them. He's patient with my kids and with me. I'm super grateful to have such great professionals here in our valley!
JoHanna Weller
3 years ago
Dr. Pitt and his office are top of the top. Previously I was taking my kids to a pediatric dentist in Salt Lake. We made the switch a few years ago and are so happy we did. Dr. Pitt has been great to our kids and family. I also feel like he really cares and isn't drill happy to make money. He accurately diagnoses and talks you thru what options you have. Cleanings are thorough and they are great to coach my kids on the ins and outs of hygiene. We really appreciate having such a great family dentist here in Kamas! Thanks Dr. Pitt and team!
Wes Blazzard
3 years ago
Highly recommend! Great dentists and staff
Mike Evans
3 years ago
Dr. Pitt is great! I have never had an experience that was as painless as with him. You can hardly feel the numbing shot! He and his staff are very professional and I don't ever feel like they are hurrying me through. Definitely recommend Dr. Pitt.
Chelsea Heseltine
3 years ago
I had a filling put in a year and three months ago and it cracked and broke in half and they were happy to fit me in and make me pay all over again. I am less than impressed my last filling lasted for ten years. In any business they should guarantee there work I won't be back to this dentist or let my family go back.
JoHanna Weller
3 years ago
Dr. Pitt and his office are top of the top. Previously I was taking my kids to a pediatric dentist in Salt Lake. We made the switch a few years ago and are so happy we did. Dr. Pitt has been great to our kids and family. I also feel like he really cares and isn't drill happy to make money. He accurately diagnoses and talks you thru what options you have. Cleanings are thorough and they are great to coach my kids on the ins and outs of hygiene. We really appreciate having such a great family dentist here in Kamas! Thanks Dr. Pitt and team!
Wes Blazzard
3 years ago
Highly recommend! Great dentists and staff
Mike Evans
4 years ago
Dr. Pitt is great! I have never had an experience that was as painless as with him. You can hardly feel the numbing shot! He and his staff are very professional and I don't ever feel like they are hurrying me through. Definitely recommend Dr. Pitt.
Chelsea Heseltine
4 years ago
I had a filling put in a year and three months ago and it cracked and broke in half and they were happy to fit me in and make me pay all over again. I am less than impressed my last filling lasted for ten years. In any business they should guarantee there work I won't be back to this dentist or let my family go back.
Kaitlan Pearce
4 years ago
The entire staff here is amazing. My family does not fear the dentist when coming here. Cleanings are gentle and painless. I was in and out this morning for a filling. Dr. Pope was great!
Lara K
4 years ago
Dr. Pitt is a fantastic dentist! He runs a great practice, does excellent dentistry, and is personable and friendly. I would recommend this office to anyone and everyone!
Kaitlan Pearce
5 years ago
The entire staff here is amazing. My family does not fear the dentist when coming here. Cleanings are gentle and painless. I was in and out this morning for a filling. Dr. Pope was great!
Lara K
5 years ago
Dr. Pitt is a fantastic dentist! He runs a great practice, does excellent dentistry, and is personable and friendly. I would recommend this office to anyone and everyone!
Brooke W
5 years ago
Our family of 6 (4 children) has been going to Gateway Dentistry for a few years now. I feel like Dentistry is one if those things you don't always know if you truly need what is prescribed or if someone is just trying to get your money. I feel like we truly can trust Dr. Pitt and his recommendations. He and his team go above and beyond to provide excellent care and they provide incredible communication. I love that the hygienists explain to my children what they do well in terms of brushing and flossing and where they can improve. Dr. Pitt does the same and is very considerate in explaining things to my kids in terms they can understand. He has a no secret approach--he tells the exactly what he's going to do without tricking them. We've have 2 kids who have been extremely nervous. They have been treated with kindness and patience each visit and have come a long way. We appreciate the care we get with Gateway Dentistry and recommend them without hesitation.
Kimball Passey
5 years ago
These guys are great. They make going to the dentist fun. They a very knowledgeable, professional and everyone there has a great sense of humor. I'll be going here for all my dental needs
Brooke W
5 years ago
Our family of 6 (4 children) has been going to Gateway Dentistry for a few years now. I feel like Dentistry is one if those things you don't always know if you truly need what is prescribed or if someone is just trying to get your money. I feel like we truly can trust Dr. Pitt and his recommendations. He and his team go above and beyond to provide excellent care and they provide incredible communication. I love that the hygienists explain to my children what they do well in terms of brushing and flossing and where they can improve. Dr. Pitt does the same and is very considerate in explaining things to my kids in terms they can understand. He has a no secret approach--he tells the exactly what he's going to do without tricking them. We've have 2 kids who have been extremely nervous. They have been treated with kindness and patience each visit and have come a long way. We appreciate the care we get with Gateway Dentistry and recommend them without hesitation.
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