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Meet the Team!

Our team has over 35 years of combined experience and we’re dedicated to creating a positive impact in the world by helping our students transform into confident and highly trained dental assistants. We look forward to getting to know you more!

Garon Larsen

D.M.D. and Founder

Dr. Garon Larsen and the team at Elevated Family Dentistry have been caring for smiles through exceptional dentistry in Highland, Utah, since 2000. He believes in being good members of the community on a local and even global basis. Dr. Larsen, and his family created the Alpine Living Nativity which has raised almost $200,000 for local and international charities. In addition, Dr. Larsen travels to Central America annually to provide much-needed dental care for people who would otherwise not receive it.

Taylor Rasmussen

Director and Instructor

Taylor has been a dental assistant for over 12 years and has a phenomenal passion for dentistry! She has experience in pediatrics, oral surgery, and general dentistry. She loves helping and getting to know patients and has seen first hand the impact dentistry has on patients lives by improving oral function as well as overall health.
She was married to her best friend in 2016 and now has two beautiful children! She loves the outdoors, spending time with her loved ones, and lives by the quote “Have courage and be kind” from Disney’s Cinderella.

Michelle Richan

Tour Specialist

Michelle has been a dedicated member of the Elevated Dental Assisting team for over three years. Having completed the program herself, she brings firsthand experience and a deep understanding of what makes our training exceptional. With a strong background in both front office management and dental assisting, Michelle is cross-trained in both fields, allowing her to provide valuable insights to prospective students. Passionate about guiding others on their journey into dentistry, she ensures every tour is informative, welcoming, and inspiring.

Get a hold of us today to learn more about the program!

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