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Christensen Prosthodontics doctor greeting a patient at the front desk with a care team member present in Orem Utah

Our practice

A specialist standard, carried forward.

Founded in 1976, Christensen Prosthodontics was built for the restorative cases that require judgment, planning, and steady hands.

Est. 1976 · Orem, Utah

Our purpose

Christensen Prosthodontics exists for one reason, to give people back what missing or failing teeth take away.

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The founding story

Built around complex restorative care.

Christensen Prosthodontics began with a clear standard: restorative dentistry should be carefully studied, clearly explained, and planned before treatment begins. That standard still shapes the practice today.

We focus on the work that asks the most of a dentist: dental implants, dentures, crowns, bridges, full-mouth rehabilitation, and complex restorative care for patients who need more than a quick fix.

Meet Dr. Gordon J. Christensen
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The legacy

Two generations. One standard.

The Christensen name carries weight in restorative dentistry because it has always been tied to education, research, and careful clinical judgment. That history matters, but only if it shows up in the chair.

For patients, the promise is simple: you will be listened to, examined carefully, shown your options, and given time to decide.

Dr. William Christensen →
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Christensen Prosthodontics doctor greeting a patient with a handshake at the Orem Utah prosthodontics office

The practice today

The specialists you see today.

Day to day, restorative care at Christensen Prosthodontics is planned and delivered by prosthodontists Dr. William Christensen and Dr. Kellen McWhorter. Each completed years of specialist training beyond dental school in restoring and replacing teeth.

Dr. McWhorter focuses on dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation, planning each case around the final result before treatment begins.

Meet Dr. Kellen McWhorter
Dr. Kellen McWhorter reviewing a digital treatment plan with a patient at Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah
Prosthodontics patient reviewing a restored smile in a mirror at Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah

Our approach

How care works here.

Big decisions deserve a clear path. Here is how care usually unfolds, so nothing comes as a surprise.

1

We listen before we plan

A treatment plan should begin with the person, not the procedure.

2

We look at the whole mouth

The tooth that hurts is often only part of the story. Bite, bone, gums, materials, and long-term function all matter.

3

We explain the trade-offs

You should know what we recommend, what we do not recommend, what can wait, and what each path requires.

4

We move one step at a time

Complex care becomes manageable when the sequence is clear.

Christensen Prosthodontics doctor welcoming a new patient at the Orem Utah dental office front desk

Our philosophy

Treated as a person, not a procedure.

Many people arrive after years of living with a tooth that failed, or a decision they kept putting off. Wherever you’re starting from, there’s no judgment here. We listen first, explain your options in plain language, and move at your pace.

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Common questions

What patients ask about our practice

What is a prosthodontist, and how are they different from a regular dentist?
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on restoring and replacing teeth. After dental school, they complete several years of additional training in complex restorative care, so they handle cases that go beyond routine dentistry.
What does Christensen Prosthodontics do?
Christensen Prosthodontics is a prosthodontics specialty practice in Orem, Utah. We provide dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and restorative work like crowns, bridges, and dentures to rebuild healthy, natural-looking smiles.
Who are the doctors at Christensen Prosthodontics?
The practice was founded in 1976 by prosthodontist Dr. Gordon J. Christensen. His son, Dr. William Christensen, joined as a prosthodontist in 1991 and practices alongside Dr. Kellen McWhorter in Orem, Utah. Dr. Gordon Christensen no longer treats patients here, though the standard he set still guides the care.
Why should I see a specialist instead of my regular dentist for implants or major work?
A prosthodontist has years of extra training focused on restoring and replacing teeth. For dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, or complex work, that focused experience helps plan and complete demanding cases with care.
Can a prosthodontist fix worn, damaged, or missing teeth?
Yes. Restoring worn or damaged teeth and replacing missing ones is exactly what prosthodontists do. At our Orem, Utah practice, we use crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants to rebuild both function and appearance, from a single tooth to a full-mouth rehabilitation.
How do I schedule a consultation at Christensen Prosthodontics?
The best first step is a consultation, where a prosthodontist reviews your teeth and goals and explains your options. Please contact our Orem, Utah office through the form on our website to set up a visit.

A respected name in restorative dentistry

For decades the Christensen name has stood for specialist judgment, the standard every patient here is held to.

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A big decision, made clearer

A big decision deserves a careful first step.