Dr. Richards graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of Science at Weber State University. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Ohio State University. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society & was honored as one of top 10 percent of his dental class. After graduating from dental school, he spent an additional thirty-three months training under some of the most well-known & published orthodontists in the world. Upon completion of his residency at Ohio State University he received his Masters of Science and certificate in the specialty of orthodontics. He is also board eligible by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Richards is from Pleasant View, Utah. After serving a two year mission to Haiti, he married his high school sweetheart, Candice, & together they have three beautiful children. His family is grateful to be living in Utah surrounded by friends and family. Dr. Richards loves spending time with his family, fly-fishing, shotgun shooting, water skiing, mountain biking, snow skiing & cooking. His favorite thing about his job is interacting with patients & their families. He loves getting to know them & see patients begin smiling more as they gain dental confidence.