Kelly O’Brien Dentistry
Kelly O’Brien, DMD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Dr. O’brien is the very best dentist that I and my family have ever used. The staff and hygienists are great but Dr. O’brien has the smoothest and gentlest touch of any Dentist who has worked on my teeth. Seems to be a contradiction in terms to speak of a dentist this way but it is true. My children love him also. I give him my highest recommendation. You and your family will not be disappointed.

As always, Dr. O’Brien and his staff gave me a great service. I developed a dental abscess and he was able to see me the same day and do a root canal to provide immediate relief. This is despite the fact that he had to work me into his already busy schedule. He is The perfect mix of being friendly, compassionate and efficient.

Kelly and his staff always treat you like you are extended family. Shirley at the front desk remembers who you are when you call. Nice to be treated as a person, not just a number. The smiling faces there aren’t just for show. Highly recommend.

I had a lot of major work done over a period of 3 months after not seeing a dentist for about a decade. I had some wisdom teeth pulled, fillings, a root canal, and a crown. Dr. O’Brien and his staff are very professional, relaxed, and friendly; it seems like they genuinely enjoy what they’re doing. Dr. O’Brien in particular is very friendly and treats you as if you’re his only patient. He answered any question I had about the procedure, even during it while he was working on stuff. They’re also very open about observing what is going on, for example I was invited to watch the crown get milled from porcelain by their in-office crown-making machine. The procedures were efficient, and phased such that parts of the mouth would heal over the weeks while other parts were worked on. I was impressed with the method that Dr. O’Brien uses to apply local anesthesia via syringe and needle: he has a special way of massaging the area around the point of insertion such that you can barely feel the needle prick(s). The Dr. also repeatedly checked to ensure that there was no discomfort. There was really no pain during or after the procedures despite the massive amount of work done, and without any pain killers (even over-the-counter) taken after the procedures. Overall, I’m happy that someone referred me to Dr. O’Brien and his staff.

Kelly O’Brien and his staff are top-notch professionals and really nice people. I took my 93-old-mother there today for her first dental appointment since moving to Salt Lake City from Ohio. She was very impressed with their cutting-edge technology, the safety measures they are employing during this pandemic and their “old-fashioned” kindness. I highly recommend Dr. O’Brien and am incredibly grateful to the kindness and professionalism he and his staff have shown to both my mom and me. Five stars!

Dr. O’Brien and his staff are all great: professional, effficient, and also warm and friendly. They take care of patients in all the best possible ways. This includes using high-tech imaging and other equipment, so that work can be completed on site, quickly. I have had routine dental work as well as crowns and even a root canal done in Dr. O’Brien’s office, eliminating the need to go to a specialist or even back to this office for return visits. They get things done!

I needed an emergency crown and this was the only place that would squeeze me in between other appointments on short notice, and had the CEREC machine with the capability to create a crown on-site. They were extremely kind and accommodating and even showed me the 3D imaging and crown design process which was very cool.

Dr O’Brien is the best. He is our family dentist and we have referred our friends and family to him. Together with Gail, our hygienist, they keep our smiles bright and mouths healthy. Their office staff is also great. I have been a patient for many years and appreciate the excellent care they offer, always pain free. Their team is the best there is. Thank you guys so much!!

Dr. Kelly O’Brien has been my dentist for 16 years. I am treated like family every time I come to the office. Dr. O’Brien has a way of putting you at ease no matter the dental work needing to be done. I had a crown replaced today and his state of the art equipment in accomplishing the work in just one sitting was phenomenal. I can recommend Dr. O’Brien hands down!

It’s always a smooth and pleasant visit. I never have to wait in the waiting room. My hygienists have always been friendly to talk to, time efficient, and informative. Scheduling’s a breeze, even when I have to change appointments at the last minute. I love the new text message reminder. Dr. O’Brien is gentle, always in a good mood, talks with me as a person not just a patient, explains the procedures in a way I can understand, and gives me options without any up-selling. Thank you, Dr. O’Brien and your entire staff!

My family and I have gone to Dr. O’Brien for years. He and his staff are great with their patients. They are friendly, honest and make going to the dentist a fun, enjoyable experience. I have never had a complaint and feel as if they always treat me with a great deal of respect. I would definitely recommend Dr. O’Brien’s office to anyone.

Dr. Kelly O’Brien and his staff are terrific! The hygienists and assistants are friendly and gentle. They’re very good at getting my children (11, 9, and 7) to relax and cooperate with cleanings, etc. The hygienist I see, Elyce, is exceptionally quick and has never hurt me. She is friendly, but if I want to rest rather than chat, she carries on quietly and skillfully. Dr. O’Brien is easy to talk to, and he listens very well. For example, I saw him recently about a rough edge on a back molar–loose filling? chip? I didn’t even have an appointment; they squeezed me in for a 5-minute “look-see.” He immediately identified the problem, listened to my theory about grinding my teeth at night (sore jaw and earache), examined my jaw-joint, and proceeded to arrange a solution. He never acted rushed or annoyed, even though the exam took 10 minutes instead of five. Shirley, at the front desk, is kind and efficient, as well. She seems eager to find a good appointment time to fit our family’s busy schedule. She handles billing issues professionally and asks ever-so politely about outstanding balances. Parking is easy, and the waiting room and restrooms are clean and comfortable. I could not recommend a dental practice more highly!

This is a wonderful dental practice. Everyone Is professional, competent and friendly. Emily is kind and incredibly helpful and warm. Also true of Elise who did an amazing job on my badly stained teeth without once causing the slightest twinge of discomfort. Dr. Kelly O’Brien is smart, straightforward, puts you at ease immediately, doesn’t rush and is funny. I’ve been to lots of dentists in several different states but I’ve never had a positive experience like this one. I feel lucky to have stumbled on this practice.

Dr. O’Brien’s office is EVERYTHING I was looking for in a dentist. I am very turned off by “dental spas,” and fancy chairs or extra-fast dental visits. I want a practical and thorough dentist who is honest and gives me options on treatments. Dr. O’Brien is all of the above and he has hired wonderful hygenists who have the same “chair style” as Kelly. During a root canal, a piece of the equipment broke off inside my tooth. Dr. O’Brien immediately explained what happened and then sent me to his endodontist colleague. Because it was a bad luck occurrence, Dr. O’Brien and the endodontist determined I would not be charged for the extra procedure and time it cost me. I am so appreciative of this personal attention. I would immediately recommend Kelly and his staff to anyone new to the Salt Lake area, and his office if very conveniently located–between the medical center and downtown–so it is quick and easy to get to, on a workday.

I’ve been going to Dr. O’Brien and his fabulous crew for years now, and have always been MORE than satisfied. Last night close to quitting time I had a crown come out after chewing on some sticky candy. Shirley, his scheduler, worked me in, no doubt asking Dr. O to stay late so I could get it fixed. I’d recommend this fine dentist to anyone! C Stevens

Dr. O’BRIEN is the best. We’ve known him for 20 years and even kept him as our dentist when we lived out of state. I tried to find local dentists but never liked them as much. I love his approach to dentistry and his kindness and humor. No hesitation at all giving him five stars. Gail is awesome. Always kind, thorough, and personable. I’d recommend this office to anyone, any day (and do!).

Ehlers Danlos Friendly!!* Dr. O’Brien was extremely knowledgeable and very kind. He listened and understood the challenges people with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome face when having local anesthetic not working. He was very understanding and patient and referred me to an oral surgeon (for further work) , Dr. Nathan Adam’s who is just as knowledgeable. I am so happy I left my previous dentist and decided to give Dr. O’brien a try. My entire family is switching!!!

My three boys, ages 15, 12 and 9, became Dr. O’Brien’s patients about 18 months ago based off a recommendation from a family friend. They (and I) couldn’t be happier. Dr. O’Brien is extremely competent and, just as important, he is both gentle as a dentist and as a human being. My boys love that he remembers facts about them — what sports they play, what books they were reading last time they were in the office — and so do I. Plus, he is skilled at the cosmetic dentistry stuff, too. On top of all of the that, both Elise and Gail are terrific hygienists.

Dr. Kelly O’Brien and his staff are terrific! The hygienists and assistants are friendly and gentle. They’re very good at getting my children (11, 9, and 7) to relax and cooperate with cleanings, etc. The hygienist I see, Elyce, is exceptionally quick and has never hurt me. She is friendly, but if I want to rest rather than chat, she carries on quietly and skillfully. Dr. O’Brien is easy to talk to, and he listens very well. For example, I saw him recently about a rough edge on a back molar–loose filling? chip? I didn’t even have an appointment; they squeezed me in for a 5-minute “look-see.” He immediately identified the problem, listened to my theory about grinding my teeth at night (sore jaw and earache), examined my jaw-joint, and proceeded to arrange a solution. He never acted rushed or annoyed, even though the exam took 10 minutes instead of five. Shirley, at the front desk, is kind and efficient, as well. She seems eager to find a good appointment time to fit our family’s busy schedule. She handles billing issues professionally and asks ever-so politely about outstanding balances. Parking is easy, and the waiting room and restrooms are clean and comfortable. I could not recommend a dental practice more highly!

Needed an emergency crown and was leaving town the next week, so I only had two days to get it done. Every other place told me they were fully booked or had to have me in for a preliminary appointment, but Dr. O’Brien was able to squeeze me in between other patients and make use of their CEREC machine to create the crown on the spot, and even show me the very cool 3D imaging and crown design process. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. For any future dental issues I have in SLC I will certainly contact these people again.

I have been going to Dr. O’Brien for about 3 years. He is extremely gentle and caring. All the procedures he has performed on my teeth are in great shapes. Everyone in the office is very friendly and professional. Elsie has been my Dental Hygenist, and not only she is good at what she does, she is very educated in her field and gives me great pointers with my treatments.

Dr. O’Brien is by far the best dentist I have ever been to. He is professional and excellent at what he does. But perhaps most importantly for me, he is very gentle and calming! I get very very anxious going to the dentist and usually need all sorts of drugs to calm myself down. With Dr. O’Brien I can just relax and my anxiety is almost completely gone. He makes sure that I am comfortable and communicates well. I feel safe in his chair!

Dr. O’Brien is an excellent dentist with an amazing staff. I trust his work, and when one of my root canals had an unexpected event, he arranged for an encounter with a periodontist without charging me for their procedure. I especially love how warm and friendly his hygienists are, and his frank, but willing to compromise, approach to dental procedures. I once tried going to another dentist in Salt Lake and wound up sadly disappointed, so I immediately returned to Dr. O’Brien.

I have been seeing Dr. O’Brien since he took over Dr. Matheson’s practice. He is an excellent, kind, knowledgeable dentist who has taken excellent care of my teeth over the years. And his assistants, Gail and Shirley, are absolutely the best! I always have a pleasant experience there, even when it was a “drill and fill”. I would recommend Dr. O’Brien to ANYONE.

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