Eagle River's Dentists
Keep your smile shining brightly with our expert dental care!
Legacy Dental Arts' experts are passionate and dedicated professionals who are constantly upgrading and refining their skills with ongoing training and continuing education in the latest techniques and procedures. We are skilled at handling all your dental needs, regardless of your age or the severity of your specific situation. Whether you need something as simple as a cleaning or something as complex as a root canal procedure, you can count on our team's expertise.
From sedation, implant, and cosmetic dentistry services to the most common general dental services, Legacy Dental Arts' dental professionals are committed to providing quality dentistry at reasonable prices. We even offer children's dentistry for your young ones and emergency dentistry for dire situations that require immedate attention. No matter what oral health scenario you are facing, you'll easily conquer it with the help of Legacy Dental Arts.
Meet the doctors
Dr. James Penfield - Cosmetic and Implant General Dentist
Dr. Penfield received his dental degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and his Bachelor's at Brigham Young University, majoring in Spanish and Zoology. He has since received continued training on implants, cosmetics, lasers, three-dimensional radiology, sedation, invisible braces, as well as other aspects of dentistry. James has flown around the world to train with some of the best dental professionals. He is a member of the ADA, AGD, Sustaining member of the AACD, he also studies at the prestigious KOIS center and Masterships at the ICOI. A member of Crown Council and Richardson Group Coaching. Dr Penfield and his team keep their knowledge up to date in the most advanced procedures and technologies and most important, they LOVE taking care of you and your family!
Dr. Penfield is an easy going and fun loving guy who grew up working in his father’s lumber business and also worked as a scuba instructor while in dental school. Overcoming cancer at a young age developed him into a caring and understanding Individual with a high respect for quality of life and how he can improve it for others.
Both loving the outdoors, Dr. Penfield and his wife moved to Alaska in 2004 to seek adventure.
He has since had four wonderful children and enjoys watching his children and his practice grow. So few people can really say they love what they do. For James it is a reality.
Dr. Kyra Holt - Cosmetic and General Dentist
Dr. Kyra Holt was born in Canada but grew up mostly in the great state of Texas. She earned her D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. During dental school, Dr. Holt enjoyed being an active member of many student organizations and served as student chapter president of the Texas Association of Women Dentists. As a result of her leadership, she was awarded the Outstanding Female Dental Student award. Dr. Holt was also honored with the senior award in Esthetic Dentistry, for which she has a special passion.
Dr. Holt obtained her undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University with a major in Biology. She also studied Korean Language and Mathematics.
Her dental interests include educating patients about their oral health, preventing oral diseases, and making her patients proud to smile. Dr. Holt's philosophy of care centers on delivering high-quality treatment that both she and her patients can feel great about.
Dr. Holt's hobbies include drawing and painting, reading, cooking, camping and hiking, and spending time with her husband Cody and their four daughters.
Dr. Paul Cady - Periodontal Specialist
Dr. Cady attended Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, receiving his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. Following this he completed the 2.5 year program at the University of Missouri in Kansas City for post-doctorate studies / residency with specialization in Periodontics.
He and his wife Angela have 3 wonderful children. Dr. Cady enjoys golfing, fly fishing, snow sports, but mostly his family.
Dr. Cady is a member of the following professional organizations:
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
Meet the Team
