Gary W. Lowder
( out of 33 reviews )

Gary W. Lowder, DDS

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Ray and Tye Noorda Oral Health Sciences Building

Dental Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-587-6453

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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Board Dental Examinations
    Western Regional Examining Board

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 33 reviews )

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

    Patient Comments

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    February 17, 2024
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    He was wonderful! Kind and patient and very helpful. I always feel like I¿m in excellent care.

    February 16, 2024
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    Dr. Lowder is an outstanding provider. Kind, patient, and answers all my questions! I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

    February 06, 2024
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    Dr. Lowder is friendly and knowledgeable which made it a comfortable visit.

    January 21, 2024
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    I¿m so lucky and happy I went to Dr Lowder! I wish I went to see him 2 yrs ago. But it¿s never too late! The most important things is that I am getting better and better after each visit! Thank you Dr Lowder! You saved my life!

    January 12, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Really seems to care for me as a patient.

    January 05, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I can honestly say I enjoy seeing my dentist. He is so kind and caring. Does everything to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.

    December 21, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Powder is very attentive & explains treatment in a very courteous & respectful manner. He is very thorough.

    November 05, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He's wonderful, kind and caring. Couldn't ask for a better dentist. He and his staff are amazing.

    November 04, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Lowder is absolutely the doctor everyone would want to have. I could see a big difference of care and time he provides compared to the other providers! You feel so loved. Simply, they care about their patients!

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  • 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.
    Science - Brigham Young University B.S.

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