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Dr. Alex Bankhead

DDS, Ms

Dr. Bankhead is currently retired. Dr. Bankhead was born and raised in Utah and comes from a family of dentists. After graduating from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1994, where he served as the Class President for four years, Dr. Bankhead entered the three year Periodontal Residency at the University of Nebraksa in Lincoln.  There he obtained his Certificate of Specialization in Periodontology and Master of Science Degree.  His Master's Degree Thesis was on Bone Regeneration in Humans.  At that time, his study was one of the first to show histological evidence on how bone regeneration works in human beings.

Dr. Bankhead served on the faculty of Dr. Gordon Christensen's prestigious Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) in Provo, Utah for nearly 10 years.  As a faculty member of PCC he taught dentists from around the world the surgical techniques utilized in Modern Periodontics and Dental Implantology.  Dr. Bankhead has produced several videos demonstrating various periodontal and implant surgical procedures.

When not working, Dr. Bankhead enjoys family time, skiing, cycling, and riding his motorcycle anywhere the open road takes him.  Additionally, he is an avid fan of the Utah Jazz Professional Basketball Team.

Dr. Bankhead furthered his education by earning his MBA from Louisiana State University in 2023.  

 
 
 

LeAnn Emery

Treatment Coordinator

I’ve worked at Utah Valley Periodontics & Dental Implants for 20 years. I started as Dr. Bankhead’s surgical assistant. For the past ten years I have been helping patients with all of their financial, medical and dental insurance questions. I am happy to assist you with any financial or procedural questions you have. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at 801-221-7799 or email me at leann@perioviews.com. When I’m not at the office you can find me enjoying the outdoors with my husband and two kids.

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Kandra Phipps

Surgical Assistant

I have been in the dental field for over 17 years. I have been with Utah Valley Periodontics & Dental Implants for 4 years. I am a highly trained medical/surgical assistant. I take pride in taking care of all my patient’s needs. Patient’s appreciate my gentle and compassionate bedside manner. When I’m not at work I enjoy cooking, crafting and camping with my husband and two daughters.