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Education and training
Dr. Kempainen earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine with high honors from Boston University School of Dental Medicine, then completed a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Hospital in Utah with a focus on advanced procedures and comprehensive care.
- Boston University School of Dental Medicine, DMD with high honors
- General Practice Residency, Veterans Hospital, Utah
- Several years of private practice in Salt Lake City
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Her approach
Dr. Kempainen believes the best dentistry starts with trust. She takes time to explain what she sees, lays out options plainly, and builds the kind of long-term relationships that make each visit easier than the last.
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Outside the office
Originally from upstate New York, she is happiest in the mountains—skiing, playing hockey, mountain biking, and hiking, usually with her yellow Labrador, Ida. She is fluent in Norwegian and travels to Norway whenever she can.