Meet Dr. Keith Coombs
Dr. Keith Coombs loves teeth! His father is an orthodontist in Utah, his brother is a dentist in California, and his sister is a dental hygienist in Utah. Dr. Coombs began working in the orthodontic field for his father when he was just 13 years old. He enjoys helping all of his patients obtain the best smile that they can have.
Dr. Coombs attended Utah State University where he competed with the USU ski and soccer teams. He attended dental school at the University of the Pacific. He graduated in the top 5% of his class and was inducted into the TKO dental honor society for his scholastic achievements in dental school. He was also inducted into the distinguished OKU National Dental Honor Fraternity for his accomplishments in patient care and academics.
After graduating from dental school in 2005, he received his orthodontic training at Temple University in Philadelphia where he completed a residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He earned a Masters degree in oral biology from Temple University with his thesis project involving a study of the Invisalign® Clear Aligner System. He enjoys giving lectures about various dental and orthodontic topics. He loves orthodontics and facial esthetics and can treat teeth with Invisalign®, braces, or other appliances. He is also trained to improve facial esthetics with the use of BOTOX™ for wrinkles or facial pain and fillers for facial esthetics.
Dr. Coombs has been married to his wife Cathie since 2001 and has six children: Colter, Emi, Corbin, Dax, Lena, and Neil. Their family loves outdoor sports and activities.
Education & Practice Specialties
Education
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of The Pacific, 2005
- Orthodontic Certificate, Temple University, 2007
- Masters of Sciences in Dental Health, Temple University, 2007
Associations
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists
- New Mexico State Dental and Orthodontic Societies
Specialties