Bradley Rigby, DMD
Dr. Bradley Rigby grew up in the West Jordan, Utah area. He graduated from West Jordan High School in 1990 and received a bachelor’s degree in medical biology from the University of Utah in 1995 and a professional doctorate degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1999. He completed a General Practice Residency program at the University of Utah in 2000 where he was fortunate to gain advanced training in the field of dentistry.
After 2 decades of experience, he has focused a lot on continuing education and training in cosmetic, implant, and restorative dentistry. Dr. Rigby’s professional affiliations and memberships include the following: The American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association, Salt Lake Dental District Society, and the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce.
“It has been my pleasure to be of service and create several smiles for the West Jordan and surrounding communities since establishing Rigby Dental in February 2002.”
Outside of the office, Dr. Rigby’s hobbies consist of golfing, boating, and skiing.
Welcome back to The Lasting Smile. Thanks so much for staying with us. I am joined now by Dr. Brad Rigby of Rigby Dental.
Thanks so much for being with us. Absolutely. Thank you, Robin.
Tell me a little bit about your practice. Yeah. So I’ve been in practice for over 20 years in the West Jordan area, and we just continue to grow and expand. And we just opened a second location in Sandy, Utah, which is just in the south part of Salt Lake Valley.
Now, where did your interest in implants come from?
I’ve always wanted to do implants, even from when I started dental school. I looked and found this company called Hybridge, and, you know, through my implant rep, it’s a faster, simple solution to a long-lasting smile that you’re getting more implants, it’s less expensive for me, less expensive for my patients, and it can be done in as few as three appointments.
Talk a little bit about the people that, you know, would be a good candidate for Hybridge. What’s going on in their lives? What are some of the stories you hear?
Oh, there’s so many stories. Some of it is poor genetics with their teeth, so their teeth, you know, they’re constantly going to the dentist and having cavities and root canals and crowns, and eventually a partial denture turns into a full denture. A lot of the stories that I hear are they’re not able to eat and chew things.
What is the transformation these patients make when they go through the Hybridge process?
The transformation is huge. The self-esteem, the confidence they have, you know, it’s something that’s not going to last just a few years, it’s, you know, it’s meant to last the rest of your life. We’re able to replace 12 teeth on the top, 12 teeth on the bottom, you know, doing one or the other, or both, and, yeah, it’s six implants on the top and five on the bottom.
Chris Evans, DMD
Dr. Evans is a Salt Lake native who graduated from Brigham Young University in 2012 with a degree in exercise science. He attended the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) on scholarship, where, in addition to his DMD degree, he received a Certificate in Public Health. After graduating in 2016, he joined the United States Army and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and an additional 3 years as an active-duty dentist.
Dr. Evans and his family moved back to Utah in 2020 and joined the Army Reserves. Dr. Evans and his wife, Emily, have three beautiful girls and just welcomed a baby boy in 2024. We are excited to have his knowledge and expertise at Rigby Dental!
Venssa Knight, DDS
Dr. Venssa Knight (Dr. V as she is affectionately known) and her husband practiced dentistry in the Dallas area for 10 years. They moved to Utah in 1998 and opened their practice (Knight + Knight Dental Health) in Park City. They sold their practice in 2022, and Dr. Knight will now be joining our team 3 days a week.
Dr. V is a native Texan and graduated with her degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in Dallas. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists (AACD) and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE). Dr. Knight is very passionate about providing the finest care for her patients and is constantly attending the latest cutting-edge continuing education.
She and her husband Mike have 3 children. In her free time, Dr. V also loves to hike, read, garden, and help her husband compete and cook award-winning BBQ.
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Kimberley L. Kershaw, DMD, BScPharm
Dr. Kimberley Kershaw grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, and began her healthcare career as a hospital pharmacist before earning her dental degree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After practicing in Pennsylvania, she moved to Utah in 2022 to pursue new opportunities and enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
With a passion for implant dentistry, Dr. Kershaw has completed extensive advanced training and placed hundreds of dental implants. She is dedicated to providing modern, evidence-based care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Known for her gentle, compassionate approach, Dr. Kershaw enjoys helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. Outside the office, she enjoys hockey, snowboarding with her husband, and board game nights with friends.
