THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY!
Private practice allows for a setting to provide patients the best care possible. I am searching for the place I can call my future dental home in the form of ownership or an associateship leading to ownership.
I know you could sell your practice to a DSO, but I will perpetuate the dedication, trust, and relationships you have diligently built.
Through the sections below, this website is designed to give you a better picture of who I am, what I am looking for, and how I may be able to help you.
WHO I AM
A couple years in a new country and foreign culture is a catalyst for strengthening one’s foundational values, which is exactly what happened while I served as a missionary in Japan. It is also where the seed to study dentistry was planted for me. While in Japan, I was introduced to many people who did not prioritize their oral health, which often led to a visible sense of self-consciousness. The power behind having a smile one can be proud of became apparent to me, so I set my path into this career.
I received my undergraduate degree in Business Management at BYU and graduated from the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2024. In San Francisco, my wife and I took advantage of the beautiful mountains and nature around the city. The one thing that will bring us indoors is the opportunity to enjoy the diverse food scene there.
Keep scrolling to see a more complete picture of where I have been and how my experiences have ingrained in me values to help me continue the legacy you have built and ensure your patients are given the best care possible.
THE PLACES THAT HAVE SHAPED ME
WASHINGTON
I learned benevolence.
From shoveling snow off of neighbors' driveways to visiting elderly people in the community, this value was formed.
MINNESOTA
I learned amiability.
Moving from my childhood home forced me to leave my comfort zone and and find ways to connect with people that prioritized their comfort.
JAPAN
I learned resiliency.
I developed the priority of serving people when differences in culture and language made it challenging.
SAN FRANCISCO
I learned empathy.
With so many different demands and concerns in clinical dentistry, I have adapted to truly understand the patient and their priorities.
WHO I WILL BE
Family, faith, and service are the main pillars I have shaped my life around and are the areas I focus on when working to better myself. As I look to the future and think of the person I will be in five, ten, and twenty years from now, these pillars will not change.
Family is my motive. There is nothing that has made me more excited than the opportunity to be a dad. This past summer I was blessed to become a dad and I have been loving every moment! The transition has been challenging, but like everything else I have approached this change with excitement and the outlook that this is an opportunity to grow.
Faith is my anchor. It has been the marker by which I have developed the standards I live by. Faith has provided me with a bar to live up to and a lens to provide confidence for a hopeful future.
Service provides purpose. As my wife and I look to establish our family's roots, we commit to make ourselves ingrained in the community. I want to be a difference maker in your patients’ lives. I will not be a clinician who hides behind a mask, but instead will be dedicated to making patient visits positive and memorable.
WHAT I WILL DO
Each of us knows a person who makes/made the world around them a better place. I strongly feel each of us has the potential, as well as the responsibility, to become that type of person. As a dentist, I see myself doing this by giving my time and skills to those who do not have typical access to a dentist. Besides providing standard dental care, I aim to use the flexibility in time and finances afforded by private practice dentistry to deliver services like free care for patients who have fallen on hard times and free dental days for veterans. To me, being a dentist does not only mean cultivating values and characteristics so patients have a comfortable experience, but also taking those traits and providing help and relief in ways that may normally be outside the reach of individuals in our community.
What others are saying
"My wife was so impressed with you and was touched by your compassionate practice. Thank you and bless your heart." - MK
"Dr. Erickson took great care of me and all my dental issues. I truly walked in with major problems and by the end of my examination I left knowing my care was in the right hands. No judgement, just care and I really appreciate it. So if you are on the fence about dental care this is the place for you." - AP
"Up until a couple months ago I hadn't been to the dentist in years due to not having the best experiences at the past few I have been to. So glad I decided to try this place out! Dr. Erickson is attentive to my comfort levels and open to requests. All in all I could not be happier!" - CS
"Dr. Erickson is incredible. He fixed my problem and told me what he was going to do every step. I am always uncomfortable with the dentist. He was gentle and has a soothing voice. I am extremely happy with the results." - SH
WANT TO CHAT?
If you are interested in learning more about me or how I can help your practice in the future, reach out! Fill out the form below, send me an email, or give me a call.