Dr. Ben Gardner graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2012. He was raised in Yuma County on his familys farm and ranch near Eckley. Dr. Ben received his Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University with a major in ag business and a minor in Animal Science. He spent some as a general contractor before being introduced to a career in dentistry.

Dr. Ben completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry through Lutheran Medical Center in Northern Arizona. Dr. Ben in passionate about continuing to further his education in order to better serve his community. He continues expanding his knowledge through post graduate education at Spear Education, Dr. Edward P. Allens Center for Advanced Dental Education, Dental Success Network, Concious Sedation Consultants, Sclar Center of Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry, and Great Lakes Implant Institute. He is a member of the ADA, CDA, Northeastern CO Dental Society, and a Spear Study Club member.

Dr. Ben met his wife, Dr. Resa, in dental school. They bought their practices and moved back to Yuma County in 2014. Dr. Resa practices at Wray Family Dental in Wray, CO. They recently had their first child, Benjamin and are attempting to navigate childhood. During Dr. Bens spare time he enjoys spending time with his family as well as being active outdoors. His hobbies include going to the lake, hunting, fishing, skiing, or golfing. He also still enjoys helping out on the farm or he can often be found working on a remodeling project.

Dr. Ben has always loved the small town lifestyle and could not be more proud to serve the community he grew up in. He strives to offer his patients the best care available by staying current with the latest techniques and current technology.

Melinda is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee who graduated from Chattanooga State Technical Community College in 1978 with an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She moved to Montrose, Colorado in 1982 and Wray has been her home since 1996.

In 1998 Melinda joined the staff of Yuma Family Dental. She has two grown children that are CSU graduates and they both reside in Fort Collins. Melinda enjoys reading, traveling and most of all spending time with family.

Kari graduated from Laramie Community College in 2010 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Kari then practiced in Loveland, Colorado for six years as a Dental Hygienist. Kari is happily married to her husband Nick and has two young boys. Kari enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.

Reagan graduated from Pueblo Community College in 2020 with her degree in Dental Hygiene. She previously worked at Wray Family Dental as an assistant before attending Dental Hygiene School. Reagan grew up in Idalia. She enjoys spending her weekends watching sports, being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Every summer she would come back to Colorado to visit family. On her last vacation trip, she made a pit stop in Yuma, CO to visit her friends when she met her now husband Nikko. They have a son named Mateo and a baby on the way! They also have two fur babies named Wheeler and Nala.

Brooke grew up in the eastern plains and graduated from the small town of Byers, CO. She is currently getting her private pilots license and has one fur baby, KC Jones. They love making new friends and outdoor adventures, hiking in the mountains and fishing are their favorites.

Tammy has two great kids, Austin and Madison.Tammy gave her hand to in marriage on March 11, 2000, to her handsome and supportive husband Danny (friends and farmers call him Dano.) He owns his own business: Danos Ag Tractor Repair.

Mallory grew up on a small family farm twenty miles south of Wray in Beecher Island, CO. She graduated from Idalia High School in 2008 and from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs (UCCS) in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. On September 10, 2016, she married her best friend and love of her life, Trevor. They currently live in Wray, CO and welcomed a daughter Harper in March of 2020. They have two fur babies: Oakley, a Beagle and Penny a Corgi. They love to head to the lake and go skiing or camping and enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Judith was born in Delta, Colorado and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico.Her family decided to come to Yuma county in 2000 and has lived here ever since.Judith has been a scheduling director at Yuma Family Dental since November 2016.She is happily married and has 2 children.A son, Jaden, who is tremendously shy and loves horses. Her daughter, Yaretzi, loves to play sports and go camping with her family. During Judiths free time, she enjoys having game nights with her family and styling hair.

Iris was born and raised in Yuma, Colorado. She started working at Yuma Family Dental in 2019 at the front office as a scheduling coordinator. Iris is happily married to Luiz and has two fur babies MJay and MaLik. When Iris has free time, you will find her doing crafts, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Diana was raised in Yuma, Colorado and works at Yuma Family Dental as a scheduling coordinator. Diana is happily married to Jaime and is a mom of two boys. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.