Dr. Gordon J. Christensen
Founder of the practice in 1976. He no longer treats patients.
Meet Dr. Christensen
Prosthodontist
Dr. Kellen McWhorter
A prosthodontist focused on dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and clear restorative planning for complex cases.
The approach
Great outcomes start long before treatment, with a plan built around the whole mouth.
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A whole-mouth plan before treatment begins.
Dr. Kellen McWhorter is a prosthodontist, the dental specialist trained to restore and replace teeth. His work includes dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, full-mouth rehabilitation, and complex treatment planning.
His approach is direct. He listens first and examines carefully. He explains every step. And he builds a plan that makes sense before treatment starts. Good restorative care is not improvised. It is studied, sequenced, and done one step at a time.
Areas of focus
Where Dr. McWhorter's work is concentrated.
His work centers on four connected areas. He replaces missing teeth with implants planned around the final result. He rebuilds many teeth at once through full-mouth rehabilitation. He restores worn or damaged teeth with crowns, bridges, and dentures. And he sequences complex cases so the plan is clear before treatment begins.
Dental implants
Replacing missing teeth with a stable, lasting foundation.
Full-mouth rehabilitation
Rebuilding a whole mouth in one coordinated plan.
Restorative dentistry
Crowns, bridges, and repair for worn or damaged teeth.
Complex treatment planning
Sequencing difficult cases toward a predictable outcome.
Education & training
Specialist training, end to end.
- Undergraduate, BS, Utah Valley University
- Dental degree, DMD, University of Louisville
- Specialty residency, Prosthodontics, UT Health Science Center
- Leadership in training, Chief resident during prosthodontics residency
Areas of focus
What Dr. McWhorter treats.
- Restorative dentistry
- Full-mouth rehabilitation
- Dental implants
- Prosthodontics
- General dentistry
Each of these is approached as a care pathway, a clear, planned set of steps toward a result you can live with.
More of our team
Meet the doctors.
Dr. William Christensen
Prosthodontist and son of Dr. Gordon Christensen, who joined the practice in 1991.
Meet Dr. William ChristensenCommon questions
Questions patients ask about seeing Dr. McWhorter
Who is Dr. Kellen McWhorter?
Dr. Kellen McWhorter is a prosthodontist at Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah. He earned his DMD at the University of Louisville. He then completed a prosthodontics residency at UT Health Science Center, where he served as chief resident.
What does a prosthodontist do that a general dentist doesn't?
A general dentist handles routine care. A prosthodontist is a dentist with about three more years of training after dental school. That training focuses on restoring and replacing teeth: implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, dentures, crowns, and bridges.
What kinds of cases does Dr. McWhorter treat?
Dr. McWhorter replaces missing teeth with dental implants, bridges, and dentures. He restores worn or damaged teeth with crowns. He also plans full-mouth rehabilitation for complex cases at the Orem, Utah practice.
Do I need a referral to see a prosthodontist in Orem?
No. You do not need a referral to see a prosthodontist at Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah. Many patients are referred by their dentist, and many reach out on their own. Call (801) 226-6565 or request a consultation.
Can Dr. McWhorter help if I have several missing or badly worn teeth?
Yes. Restoring and replacing teeth is what prosthodontists do. Dr. McWhorter replaces missing teeth with implants, bridges, and dentures. He repairs worn or damaged teeth, and he plans full-mouth rehabilitation when many teeth need work.
How do I know if I should see Dr. McWhorter or another dentist?
A prosthodontist is a good fit for missing, damaged, or worn teeth and complex restorative needs. If you're unsure, contact Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah, or discuss your goals at a consultation.
Care guided by Dr. McWhorter's expertise.
Considered, specialist restorative care, explained step by step, before you decide.