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Gary W. Lowder
( out of 71 reviews )

Gary W. Lowder, DDS

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Ray & Tye Noorda Oral Health Sciences Building

Dental Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-587-6453

Sleep Wake Center

Sleep Wake Center
Salt Lake City
801-581-2016
  • Dr. Gary Lowder is an Associate Professor at the School of Dentistry and has 37 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ/TMD). He graduated from BYU and attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, WA. His passion is teaching dental students by helping them to develop excellent clinical skills and celebrating their success as they become exceptional dental professionals.

    In addition to teaching, he currently participates in the Faculty Practice Clinic at the University of Utah School of Dentistry seeing private patients for TMD/TMJ diagnosis and treatment, and Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Lowder is one of the few providers of Dental Sleep Medicine care in the northern Utah area. He sees sleep patients, by referral, who are diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea or are CPAP intolerant providing a viable option to CPAP usage. Not only does Dr. Lowder enjoys sharing his expertise in the dental arts, but he also loves family activities, fishing, golf, and gardening.

    Board Certification

    National Board Dental Examinations
    Western Regional Examining Board

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 71 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    January 04, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Lowder is the absolute BEST doctor I have ever had, and I've had many. He is kind, helpful, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and SO impressive in every way! I'm SO thankful to be a patient of his - I feel truly blessed to have him in my corner!!

    December 21, 2024
    NOORDA ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING

    We have been very happy with Dr. Lowder's care and concern.

    December 21, 2024
    NOORDA ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING

    I highly recommend Dr. Lowder and his team. They were respectful, up on the latest technologies, not in a rush and laid out a great treatment plan.

    November 27, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Lowder is very intelligent and personable and was able to get to the bottom of what was making my jaw pop on the left side. This has been a 19 month search that finally makes sense. I have a broken bone and is just not fixed by injecting with Botox.

    November 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very appreciative to learn the problem that exists and hopeful of getting it resolved.

    November 08, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Lowder and his staff are always so wonderful to work with. Always make sure I'm comfortable and understand anything I need to know about. Feel like I am very well taken care of every time I visit

    November 07, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Knowing my first statement it is clear that doctor Lowder is behind the scenes working to have the outstanding services and care.

    October 19, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very nice and concerned

    September 26, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Lowder is very kind. He explains each small step in detail. He stops & pauses along the way to ensure a patient understands all of their direce

  • Dr. Gary Lowder is an Associate Professor at the School of Dentistry and has 37 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ/TMD). He graduated from BYU and attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, WA. His passion is teaching dental students by helping them to develop excellent clinical skills and celebrating their success as they become exceptional dental professionals.

    In addition to teaching, he currently participates in the Faculty Practice Clinic at the University of Utah School of Dentistry seeing private patients for TMD/TMJ diagnosis and treatment, and Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Lowder is one of the few providers of Dental Sleep Medicine care in the northern Utah area. He sees sleep patients, by referral, who are diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea or are CPAP intolerant providing a viable option to CPAP usage. Not only does Dr. Lowder enjoys sharing his expertise in the dental arts, but he also loves family activities, fishing, golf, and gardening.

    Education history

    Professional Dental Dental Education - University of Washington Dental School D.D.S.
    Undergraduate Science - Brigham Young University B.S.