Dr. Gordon J. Christensen
Prosthodontist and founder of the practice (1976). A specialist in restoring and replacing teeth.
Meet Dr. Christensen
Prosthodontist
Dr. Kellen McWhorter
DMD · Prosthodontist. A prosthodontist is the specialist who restores and replaces teeth. Dr. McWhorter focuses on the work that helps you eat, smile, and speak with confidence again.
The approach
Great outcomes start long before treatment — with a plan built around the whole mouth.
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Restoring more than teeth.
I am a prosthodontist — the dental specialist who restores and replaces teeth. That means crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, and full-mouth work. It is the part of dentistry that helps people eat the foods they love and smile without thinking twice.
My training took me from Utah Valley University to dental school at the University of Louisville, and then into a prosthodontics residency at UT Health Science Center, where I served as chief resident.
Restorative care like this is a big decision, and you deserve to understand it. My approach is simple: listen first, explain every step in plain language, and build a clear plan before any treatment begins. Good restorative care is not improvised. It is considered, and it is done step by step.
"I want you to leave knowing exactly what comes next."
Areas of focus
Restoring more than teeth.
Dr. McWhorter is a prosthodontist — the specialist trained to restore and replace teeth. These are the areas where that training matters most.
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
- Select 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.
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Questions patients ask about seeing Dr. McWhorter
Who is Dr. Kellen McWhorter?
Dr. Kellen McWhorter is a prosthodontist at Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who completes several years of extra training after dental school, focused on restoring and replacing teeth.
What does a prosthodontist do that a general dentist doesn't?
A general dentist handles routine care. A prosthodontist is a specialist who completes years of extra training after dental school, focused on restoring and replacing teeth in complex cases like implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, dentures, and restoration.
What kinds of cases does Dr. McWhorter treat?
Dr. McWhorter treats dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and the repair of worn or damaged teeth, plus complex restorative work at the Orem, Utah practice.
Do I need a referral to see a prosthodontist in Orem?
You can contact Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah directly to ask about scheduling with Dr. McWhorter. For questions about referrals, insurance, or your situation, reach out to the office or discuss it at a consultation.
Can Dr. McWhorter help if I have several missing or badly worn teeth?
Yes. Restoring and replacing teeth is the focus of prosthodontics. Dr. McWhorter treats missing teeth with implants, bridges, and dentures, and repairs worn or damaged teeth, including full-mouth rehabilitation for more complex cases.
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.