Dr. Jeremy Mahoney, DMD
Dr. Jeremy Mahoney graduated from Midwestern University-Arizona College of Dental Medicine in the top 10% of his class; where he received multiple awards for his achievements in general dentistry.
Dr. Mahoney was born and raised in Salt Lake City and received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. He took a break from his studies to serve a two-year LDS mission in Monterrey, Mexico and speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Mahoney is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and several other dental organizations.
He loves spending time with his wife, Tera, and three young daughters: Sailor, Britt, and Mae. He also enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling.
Dr. Shane Stapleton, DMS
Dr. Shane Stapleton is from South Orange County, California and moved to Utah where he attended and graduated from Brigham Young University, where he earned degrees in Micro and Molecular Biology as well as General Business. He then spent two years serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Barcelona, Spain where he became fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Stapleton earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Roseman University of Health Sciences in South Jordan, Utah. Since then, he has been committed to continuous learning and professional growth, attending frequent courses to stay current with advancements in areas such as dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and dental sleep medicine.
Beyond his professional life, his greatest joy comes from his family. He is a proud husband to an incredible wife, a nurse practitioner, who continues to inspire him with her dedication to healthcare. Together, they are blessed with two wonderful children—a daughter and a son—who keep them busy and fill their lives with joy. When Dr. Stapleton is not working, he enjoys a variety of outdoor hobbies including traveling, golfing and skiing that keep him active and adventurous.
Dr. Benipcia Carrera, DDS
Dr. Carrera grew up in the Chicago suburbs before attending Stanford University for a degree in Economics. After working in healthcare IT for some time, she realized her passion in healthcare was to help people in a more direct way. She traded skyscrapers for mountains and attended the University of Utah School of Dentistry shortly after. During her time there, she volunteered in the community frequently and also spent time in the Dominican Republic helping underserved populations. She completed a residency at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City where she obtained advanced training in oral surgery, implant placement, endodontics and periodontics. She loved working with our veterans! She is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and Utah Dental Association (UDA). Dr. Carrera is fluent in Spanish and looks forward to helping Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Carrera lives with her husband, 2 boys, and 2 dogs. She loves being outdoors, hiking, and traveling. She enjoys a good book, a warm fire pit, and the beautiful Utah sunsets. She looks forward to serving you!
Our Staff
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