Dr. Andrew Ballard earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Brigham Young University. Upon graduation, Dr. Ballard was accepted for a commission as a Captain in the United States Army. With his commission as an officer came an award of an esteemed three year Dental Health Professional Scholarship. Dr. Ballard combined his love of science and people and earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of Pacific in 2007. During his dental education Dr. Ballard discovered a passion for incorporating his artistic background and dental skills to create beautiful smiles for patients desiring cosmetic procedures. Technical excellence is just one part of what makes Dr. Ballard unique. He focuses on providing care with compassion and employing a variety of skills to make excellent dentistry more comfortable. Dr. Ballard served in the United Stated Army as a Captain until his Honorable Discharge in 2010. Dr. Ballard has been married for 8 years and together with his wife Annie, has a young family of four darling children. Dr. Ballard loves adventure and enjoys biking, fishing, and is a competitive triathlete.