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BRIAN KRAFT, DDS
General Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dr. Brian Kraft is a graduate of the University of Colorado and has been a dentist for over 20 years. He is a Clinical Advisor for Vivos Therapeutics and has lectured internationally instructing other doctors on the treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing and Sleep Apnea. He moved to Utah from Colorado about 7 years ago and loves the lifestyle change. He and his wife, Buffy, have 6 children and 1 grandchild. His youngest is in high school attending Maple Mountain High, where Dr. Kraft coaches the boy’s lacrosse team. Dr. Kraft loves spending time with the family and all of the kids’ activities, as well as hunting, fishing, boating, and riding UTVs.
Meet Our Team
SAMI
Office Manager
Sami has worked in the dental field since 2018 and began working at Payson Dental and Orthodontics in 2021. Sami grew up in Payson, UT, and still resides here. Sami enjoys going on vacations, especially to the beach. She likes running, going to the gym, and being outdoors. Sami loves working in the dental field, especially at this office.
COURTNEY
Hygienist
Courtney began dental assisting in 2012 and assisted until she went to dental hygiene school. She graduated from the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in 2017. Courtney grew up in Elk Ridge, UT, and currently resides in Payson, UT with her husband Kade, and three children. Courtney enjoys boating, traveling, and spending time with her family. Courtney love’s the relationships she gets to have with her patients and enjoys helping them with their oral hygiene.
LINDSAY
Hygienist
Lindsay grew up in Payson but now lives in Santaquin. She’s been married to her husband Jake for 4 years. Lindsay began working as a dental assistant in 2016 until she went to dental hygiene school at Utah Valley University where she graduated in May 2022. She love’s hiking, running, doing anything outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Lindsay love’s being a hygienist and being able to build relationships with her patients.
ABBIE
Receptionist
Abbie was born and raised in Payson. She has worked in healthcare for the past 2 years. She and her husband, Alex, enjoy exploring national parks, camping, & especially love Disney! Abbie loves getting to know all of our patients & create friendships with them.
KARLI
Assistant
Karli was born and raised here in Payson. Karli graduated from Payson High School where she was a cheerleader. Karli loves kids! She enjoys amusement parks and going to Lake Powell. Karli started Dental Assisting in April 2022. She loves learning here at the office and getting to know everyone.
HANNA
Assistant
Hanna was born and raised in West Jordan, UT and currently resides in Genola, Ut. She enjoys camping, traveling, and being with her family and friends. Hanna Started Dental Assisting in August 2022. She loves being a dental assistant and is grateful to be in an office with such great people.
ELLA
Assistant
Ella was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil and now resides in Springville. She graduated from dental school in 2011 as an orthodontist in Brazil. She moved with her husband Ben to the USA in 2015 and started to work as a dental assistant. They have three children and in her spare time she enjoys running, boating and traveling. Ella enjoys spending time with her friends and family and getting to know her patients here at the office.