Dr. Rey started his journey to becoming a periodontist right here at Sundance Implant and Periodontal Center, where he worked as Dr. Nicholson’s assistant. His desire to take on a dental assisting job before starting dental school led him to join the practice years ago, where he had the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Nicholson.

Observing how Dr. Nicholson treated his patients with genuine care and attention helped shape Dr. Rey’s understanding of what exceptional care should look like. This early mentorship helped shape the kind of clinician he wanted to become. The experiences he had with Dr. Nicholson at Sundance Implant and Periodontal Center helped him also find a love for the surgical side of dentistry.

Now, years later after earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Utah School of Dentistry and completing an Advanced Dental Education Program in Periodontics at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry he has returned to care for patients at the very practice where it all began.

In addition to clinical care, he is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation at Brigham Young University. With a dedication to lifelong learning, Dr. Rey seeks to improve dental education through educational research.

He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, and the Western Society of Periodontics, and values the collaboration and continued growth that come from associating with other dental professionals.

Most importantly, Dr. Rey is committed to building strong, trusting relationships with his patients. He believes excellent care begins with listening and strives to ensure each patient feels understood, supported, and confident in their path to oral health.

Beyond clinical and academic work, Dr. Rey is honored and grateful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, basketball, swimming, playing guitar, and singing.