About Our Staff

Dr. Christiansen

Orthodontist, Owner Dr. Christiansen

Dr. Christiansen was raised in Richfield, Utah where he was active in sports and music. He later attended Snow College and Brigham Young University. He also served a 2 year mission in Kobe, Japan. He attended the University of Nebraska Dental College where he graduated from dental school in 1990. He spent 2 more years in Nebraska specializing in orthodontics. Dr. Christiansen is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Christiansen is married with 2 boys and 2 girls. He enjoys the outdoors, BYU sports, traveling and anything to do with computers. He enjoys orthodontics and has been practicing for 18 years.

Sheryl

Financial Coordinator Sheryl

Sheryl has been with our office since 2005. She started her career with us as a receptionist and is now our Financial Coordinator. She is a California girl, transplanted to Utah for the last several years. She's married with 3 sons and 1 daughter who bring her much joy. In what little spare time she has, Sheryl enjoys camping and bird watching... ooh, is that a chickadee?

Robyn

Scheduling Coordinator Robyn

Robyn has spent the last year greeting our patients with her beautiful smile and making them feel welcome. She enjoys meeting and getting to know everyone who comes into the office. She's a born and bred Utah girl. Robyn has a lovely little girl, and a doting husband. Her free time activities include shopping, having her nails done and shopping.

Dayna

Treatment Coordinator Dayna

Dayna has worked in the orthodontic field for 4 years. She brings a high level of professionalism to our office. She goes above and beyond to make our patient's experience here a pleasant one. Dayna and her wonderful husband have 2 boys and 2 girls which keep their life exciting. You may find Dayna on a ski slope or a hiking trail when she's not at work, unless she's shopping with Robyn.

Tricia

Orthodontic Assistant Tricia

Tricia is from Wisconsin and recently moved to Utah in August of 2009. She earned her Dental Assisting Technical Diploma in Wisconsin at Waukesha County Technical College. Prior to that achievement, she attended Brigham Young University-Idaho and graduated with her Associates Degree. Tricia worked for 2 orthodontists in Wisconsin before working for Dr. Christiansen. She has been onboard with us since fall of 2009 and loves working with the patients to educate them and better their smiles. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, friends, family, snowboarding, and watching her favorite shows-either new or on re-run. She enjoys the orthodontic field and feels that a better smile can change someone's life.

Hannah

Orthodontic Assistant Hannah

Hannah is from Corvallis, Oregon. She moved to Utah and attended Utah College of Dental Hygiene in 2006 where she earned a Dental Assisting Technical Diploma. Hannah has worked in the Orthodontic field for almost 4 years. She has had countless opportunities to see patients from beginning to end with orthodontic treatment. She really enjoys seeing the final result, a great smile. Hannah has been working with Dr. Christiansen since 2007 and brought with her a remarkable knowledge and a caring attitude. In addition, Hannah enjoys participating in triathlons with her husband, long boarding, snowboarding, camping and spending time with her friends and family.

Katie

Orthodontic Assistant Katie

Katie is from Lindon, Utah. She atttended Mountainland Applied Technology College and graduated in 2007 with her Dental Assisting Technical Diploma. She is currently finishing her Associates Degree at UVU. Katie previously had the opportunity to work side by side with a Dental Hygienist and gain valuable knowledge concerning oral health. Katie educates our orthodontic patients in hopes they will appreciate a clean, healthy, and beautiful smile as much as she does. She has been with our practice since 2008 and always has a contagious smile on her face. Katie enjoys reading, working out, dating, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family.

Mickelle

Orthodontic Assistant Mickelle

Mickelle grew up in Orem, Utah and is currently living in Draper. She is attending UVU and working toward a graduation in the fall of 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. Mickelle has been working for Dr. Christiansen since the spring of 2009 and has developed many technical skills while working here. Mickelle enjoys spending time with her husband and family, exercising and traveling.

About Our Company

The most important goal of Riverwoods orthodontics is to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. We want you to feel at home. We hope you can recognize our desire to treat each patient as an individual. You'll never feel rushed at our office.

We also pride ourselves on using state of the art technology. Everything at Riverwoods Orthodontics is up to date. From digital x-rays to "self-ligating" braces, you are sure to receive the most modern orthodontic treatment available.