We are so proud to introduce our favorite people! We truly believe we have the best team in the industry. All bring passion, professionalism, and FUN to our workplace, and work so well together to ensure you, our patient, have the very best experience possible. Meet the Synergy Dental Team!
Dr. Ulm graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1998 and has been practicing in Utah since 1999. He is committed to staying on the cutting-edge of the latest advancements in the field of biological dentistry, and maintains memberships with the Academy of General Dentistry, the Holistic Dental Association, the International Academy of Biological Dental Medicine, and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). Dr. Ulm was the first dentist in Utah accredited by the IAOMT, the worlds foremost authority on toxicology and material safety in oral medicine.
Dr. Ulms calm, compassionate chairside manner puts even the most anxious patients at ease, and his constant awareness of his patients comfort during treatment makes every visit a pleasant one. His conservative methods and commitment to safe dental treatment make him sought after by patients seeking a more holistic approach. When he is not in the office, Dr. Ulm is an avid long-distance runner and loves camping, hiking, and adventuring with his daughters.
As Dr. Ulms partner at Synergy Dental, Dana has spent the past 10 years researching the connection between oral and overall health. This experience, and her passion for making dental treatment as safe as possible, make her an invaluable asset to our patients. Her knowledge and understanding of dental procedures enable her to spend the majority of her time directly with patients, planning treatment, answering questions, coordinating care, and researching complex cases. This unique opportunity to positively impact peoples lives is what motivates her to continue researching safer methods of treatment. In her free time, Dana loves gardening, wandering in the wilderness, creating with her hands, and soaking up time with her family.
One of the main tenets of biological dentistry is maintaining and conserving natural tooth structure.Naturally occuring, precious enamel is your bodys very best defense, and is better than any lab-created restoration. However, when decay takes its toll and enamel has already been lost, a crown or an onlay may be needed to maintain your tooths function. This iswhere the intersection betweena conventional and biological dentist lies. Whereas a conventional dentist is likely to crown a tooth with a compromised cusp, for example, Dr. Ulms training in biomimetic dentistry(mimicking the bodys natural function) gives you more options, including onlays. Onlays are superior to crowns in some cases because they enable you to keep all the healthy enamel on your tooth intactand remove only what is decayedor compromised. The result: a far superior restoration that maintains your natural tooth, looks beautiful, AND keeps your tooth healthier longer.
In nearly every case, Dr. Ulm recommends a dental implant rather than a bridge to replace a missing tooth.He has extensive continuing education and experience in implant placement, and takes the utmost care to ensure only the highest grade materials and techniques are used. The benefits of an implant over a bridge are many, but include:
Unless the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are already crowned, replacing the missing tooth with a bridge requires removing healthy enamel and crowning those teeth. This is contrary to the philosophy of maintaining as much natural enamel as possible, and unnecessarily puts those teeth at risk for further problems.With a bridge, there are a minimum of 2 to 3 units to be concerned about, and like the Three Musketeers, its all for one and one for all. If one unit has a problem, they ALL have a problem. Therefore fixing a problem with one tooth likely means removing the entire bridge and replacing it. When the missing tooth is replaced with an implant rather than a bridge, each tooth remains separate and can be treated accordingly.When a tooth is missing, the bone in the area is unstimulated and therefore receeds at an accellerated rate. A bridge does nothing to remedy this problem, but a dental implant stimulates the bone much as the natural tooth would, which prevents bone recession.Good dental hygiene is much easier with an implant rather than a bridge. An implant allows the teeth to be flossed normally. The difficulty of threading floss underneath a bridge often leads to lack of flossing, which then leads to decay in inaccessible areas. This can eventually result in the failure of the bridge, which is not only expensive, but can ultimatelycause loss of the supporting teeth.
In some cases, a bridge is an acceptable solution, for example, if an existing bridge needs to be replaced, or excessive bone loss in the area reduces the possibility of a successful implant. In those cases, Dr. Ulm works with the best local labs to ensure that you get the very best bridge for your investment. He carefully selects the materials used to ensure they are nontoxic, and encourages materials reactivity testing to ensure individual biocompatibility. These efforts significantly increase the longevity of your bridge, the health and function of your teeth, and therefore your overall health.
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Rating 4.3 out of 5 based on 12 reviews
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2 years ago
Absolutely love this office! The staff are so helpful, and Dr. Ulm is very knowledgeable. I took my kids here after going to a different dentist out in Lehi. I came to them for a second opinion and I was happy that I made that decision. I got my silver taken out of my mouth and immediately noticed how much my health has improved. My kids love going to their office, and THAT IS HUGE! We appreciate you all for all that do and recommend your office to everyone we come across. This is the only dentist in Utah I trust with my family's care. :)
Arben Kurti
3 years ago
Appointment cancelled without any notice! Dana even has audacity to tell me that Dr. Ulm has sent you a letter or email, which he did not! I think they feel that they got big, customer service is nowhere where it used to be. I would NOT recommend them. I switched to Natural Smile Dentistry.
Erica Largey
3 years ago
Best Biological Dentist Office in Utah. I give this office an A+ and I'm so glad that they exist. I'm a 50 year old woman. My health has been decimated by poor dentistry from a young age. I just didn't know it. I accepted unexplained declining health for years, and finally learned that some of my issues could be due to root canals, amalgam fillings and wisdom tooth cavitations. Nobody wants to spend a lot of time and money at the dentist.... but if you find yourself getting deeper and deeper into a never ending abyss of health problems with no apparent root cause, you might seek out a biological/holistic dentist. (Watch "Root Cause." Read "The Toxic Tooth" or study the works of Thomas Levy or Weston Price). When I finally realized the likely connection between dental issues and my whole-body health, I visited three biological dentists in Northern Utah. Synergy was hands-down the best choice on so many fronts. Synergy has a knowledgeable and kind office manager - Dana. (This is utmost importance!!!!) The front desk/scheduling staff is ALWAYS cheerful and respectful and kind, all the assistants were extremely competent, and Dr. Ulm, is conservative (meaning non-aggressive), careful, super skillful, honest, and caring. (He actually checks up on you after any major procedure, and if you end up in a mess on the weekend - he is responsive.) I've been to both offices - in Lindon and SLC and both were clean and state-of-the-art. I also really appreciate Synergy's willingness to bill insurance. Note: Dr. Ulm is out-of-network. But if you have a lot of work to do (like me)....just getting insurance to pay for a small percentage of your services really adds up. They also have a great "in-house benefits" plan which helps you save on the costs of services. (It's worth it!) Synergy has made my journey with a "whole mouth dental revision"....less terrifying and completely do-able in chunks that I can handle. Both financially and emotionally. I've been so sick....and these procedures have made a big difference in improving my quality of life and alleviating symptoms that went unexplained for YEARS. Thanks Synergy!
Yramsuy Camero
3 years ago
Incredible staff. Definitely there's a huge difference when you go to a holistic dentist to any regular one, for the good. Can't wait to start my treatments and improve my dental health with you guys.
Roxy Navajo
3 years ago
I have been to over a dozen different dentists. Synergy Dental is by far the BEST!! Their staff is knowledgeable, professional, courteous and friendly. In addition they are very thorough and are great at building a treatment plan that works best for you. Super clean, efficient and friendly. I can't say enough good things about them. Thanks Synergy Dental.
Heidi "Hi-D" Bradley
3 years ago
Okay WOW! I am immensely grateful to have received such care, attention, and wisdom from their Dental hygienist. I'll be honest, I used to avoid getting my teeth cleaned regularly. At Synnergy they are caring, professional, and excellent communicators! They did such a great job of educating my children about the importance of caring for their teeth. I even learned some new techniques for flossing and caring for my gum line. I feel so empowered with my teeth health, and my families teeth health now. BONUS!!! My teeth got several shades whiter through their Ultrasonic device! What's awesome is that I didn't even ask for whitening. It is just the side effect a good cleaning! WOW! I did not expect that at all from a routine cleaning. I am absolutely getting my teeth cleaned from Synnergy every six months from here on out!
Rick Tane
3 years ago
Money Hungry. Unempathetic. Rude. And worst of all makes you feel like a burden.
Nicole Bruderer
3 years ago
Beautiful office with such a friendly, helpful staff. Dana is so knowledgeable and kind, and I'm so happy with the care I received from everyone, including Dr. Ulm. Looking forward to improving my dental health and taking care of some of the issues in my mouth.
Thomas Anderson
3 years ago
smart and competent
Kiley Munsey
3 years ago
I had not been to the dentist in awhile when I went to see Dr. Ulm and the Synergy team and to say it was a wonderful experience is an understatement. Dana, Dr. Ulm, and their entire staff are so friendly and comforting I felt very taken care of throughout my visit. The entire office was super clean and efficient, I will definitely be returning in the future!
Raven Garland
3 years ago
I appreciate the friendly competent care that Dr. Ulm and Malinda, the hygienist, give to their patients. The office is clean and beautiful. Thank you for all you do and for opening an office in Salt Lake!
Kaylee Milliner
3 years ago
Everyone in the office was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Excellent and quick cleanings and exams, with no rushed feeling. My hygienist took the time to really explain everything to me and I felt like they were invested in my care. Very happy I established care here and would highly recommend it to anyone.
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