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Genesis Dental of Salt Lake provides orthodontic care in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving children, teens, and adults seeking alignment correction and bite improvement.

About Genesis Dental of Salt Lake
Quick, on-time visits and free downtown parking mark this office, where Dr. Michael Boyack and Dr. Richard Blackhurst both draw frequent mentions for thorough, gentle care.
Genesis Dental of Salt Lake is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, clear aligners, and self-ligating braces. Many reviews highlight how quickly the office responds to emergencies, arranging same-day crown replacements and getting patients in within a day or two for cracked teeth, and appointments often start and end on schedule with cleanings finishing in under an hour. The downtown location with free covered parking and Saturday hours comes up as a practical convenience for busy families. Dr. Michael Boyack and Dr. Richard Blackhurst are both mentioned often, with reviews noting thorough, gentle care and a willingness to redo work rather than settle.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, October 2022–September 2026, updated September 2026
Genesis Dental of Salt Lake provides orthodontic care in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving children, teens, and adults seeking alignment correction and bite improvement.
The practice offers Invisalign clear aligner therapy and self-ligating braces, which use specialized brackets that reduce friction and may require fewer adjustment appointments than traditional braces. Digital impressions are captured using intraoral scanning technology, eliminating the need for conventional impression trays. The orthodontic team includes Dr. Michael Boyack, Dr. Richard Blackhurst, Dr. Jensen, and Dr. Ellingson. Genesis Dental accepts dental insurance plans, though patients should contact the office directly to confirm coverage for their specific carrier. Payment plans are available for those who require extended financing options. The practice offers complimentary initial consultations for prospective patients. Scheduling accommodations include evening and weekend hours to serve working patients and families with school-age children. Appointments can be arranged through an online booking system. Genesis Dental of Salt Lake has received a 4.8 rating across 854 Google reviews. The practice serves patients throughout the Salt Lake City area. Treatment recommendations and timelines vary based on individual diagnostic findings and orthodontic goals.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Genesis Dental of Salt Lake provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Genesis Dental of Salt Lake uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
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Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Michael Boyack, DDS
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Jensen
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Dr. Richard Blackhurst, DDS
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Ellingson
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Insurance accepted
7 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
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| Friendly staff | 80 | 4 |
| The dentist | 61 | 4 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 29 | 6 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 20 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 15 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 10 | 2 |
| Treatment results | 13 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 10 | 3 |
Recent reviews from Google
Took my mother in the other day & the front desk ladies were so kind!! Whitney and Amber are so nice. A.j. is very helpful . So sweet and are lots of fun. Really enjoy your office . Susan
Whitney was amazing and helped me all the way through the process! She responded quickly, was very friendly and professional and went out of her way to get me seen asap when I had a dental emergency. Everyone was professional and the place was cleanly and well kept. Highly recommend
This was my first appointment where I was a little disappointed. I’ve had such great experiences in the past. The doctor spent five seconds with me. I didn’t feel the hygienist really explained why I needed a deep cleaning and maybe give me the benefit versus not having it. She did lots of X-rays and then another hygienists poked in my mouth and rattled numbers to someone else. I had to ask what they were doing. I feel she should have explained more why I needed a deep clean. She just said you need a deep clean and then took me to the receptionist. The receptionist was very nice.
So I went to this place out of convenience and location to my home they were closer than my other dentist you could really see a difference in quality when it came to care there people do care and they try but my other place through the same insurance only quoted me $1,200 for the bridges I made it sound very promising that I would have my smile fixed I declined going through them to go through Genesis and I went to Genesis today and they were not as good I feel so I will be going back to the place that's an hour and a half away from my home for better quality Care once they did the same exact thing x-rays gave me a treatment plan they made me sound like doing the same exact thing that sounded promising at the other place was kind of if this is what she wanted to do and they wanted to charge me $1,500 more if not more than that just to do the same exact thing so I don't understand when billing the same exact insurance how you charge more money but my experience was not the best there you can tell that they care and they try but when it comes to quality and doing what's best they can't really reach that Target staff is awesome the know-how isn't there neither is the quality of care
Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring Dentists and staff. Sincerely concerned about patients needs and individual concerns. Very pleasant atmosphere. I highly recommend this Dental Group for individuals and families
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