Dr. Christopher Capener was raised in Okinawa, Japan until he was six years old, while his father worked for the military. After moving back to the United States, Dr. Capener went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Utah State University. Dr. Capener was part of the inaugural class at the University of Utah School of Dentistry where he graduated near the top of his class receiving awards in prosthodontics (crowns and veneers) and community outreach.

Dr. Sirintra Gatan was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is proud to serve the community she calls home. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine, where she founded the University’s chapter of the American Student Dental Association, mentoring hundreds of students each year interested in dental school.

Dr. Gatan was also involved in research on early detection of oral cancer at the world-renowned Beckman Laser Institute, presenting her work nationwide and receiving the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research.

She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree as part of the second graduating class at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. While in dental school, she dedicated time to community outreach programs, including Give Kids A Smile, reflecting her commitment to expanding access to dental care.