Dr. Blake Hillstead

Education and Career Milestones

Dr. Hillstead pursued a future in dentistry and was accepted into the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where he served as President of the Student Dental Association. During this time, he underwent orthodontic treatment for himself and developed a passion for orthodontics. He went on to complete his orthodontic residency at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident and focused his research on oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment.

After nearly 11 years of schooling, Dr. Hillstead purchased a practice near Sedona, Arizona before moving back to the mountains in Utah. He is Invisalign certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, an achievement that demonstrates his skills and knowledge in providing the highest level of care to his patients.

Family and Hobbies

Dr. Hillstead and his wife, Alison, have five beautiful children and enjoy playing games, hiking, and playing on the beach. They also love to travel and explore all that Utah has to offer.

About Salt City Orthodontics

At Salt City Orthodontics, we have over 30 years of combined orthodontic experience and are committed to providing patients with excellent care, superior service, and a beautiful smile. With a team of caring and capable professionals, patients can feel confident that they are in good hands. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and see how we can give you the best smile possible.

Ben Neibaur

Dr. Ben's experience with orthodontic work is extensive, and it's also in his blood! His fifth great-grandpa, Alexander Neibaur, was the first dentist in Utah. He settled in Salt Lake City and began helping those in the community to perfect their smiles. He was even responsible for the famous wooden dentures worn by Brigham Young.

Dentistry and orthodontics have come a long way in the past five generations! Now, Dr. Ben uses the most advanced technologies to make your orthodontic work faster and more comfortable than ever. Dr. Ben earned his Bachelor's in Bio-Statistics from Brigham Young University and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Case Western Reserve University. He undertook his Orthodontic Residency at Vanderbilt University.

A specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, Dr. Ben was honored with an appointment as Chief Resident at Vanderbilt University. He helped oversee all treatment planning and diagnosis for his fellow residents and their patients. Dr. Ben regularly pursues continuing education, including participation in orthodontic study groups with leading orthodontists across the nation, where they discuss treatment plans and orthodontic complexities.

Dr. Ben is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontics. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Holly, and their seven boys. They enjoy the great outdoors, traveling, and chasing their boys to all their sporting events. Dr. Ben and Holly are passionate about education and enjoy supporting students and being active in their local school communities.