Dentist in Salt Lake City

Don Hilton, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Hilton was born and raised in Texas, and while he has now spent the majority of his life in other places, including Tennessee, Utah, Los Angeles, and New York City, he still considers himself Texan at heart. From a young age Dr. Hilton carried a deep interest in medicine, and having observed his father cultivate a successful neurosurgical practice in San Antonio, he learned early on the level of hard work, discipline, and concern for patient well-being required of an effective practitioner.

Dr. Hilton attended Brigham Young University from 2007-2011 and from there obtained a bachelor of science degree in biology. He then completed his training in Dentistry at the highly ranked New York University College of Dentistry, a program renowned for its advanced clinical curriculum. From there, he received exceptional comprehensive training in the various disciplines of dentistry, including prosthodontics, endodontics, operative, periodontics, oral surgery, and oral pathology. Dr. Hilton values his dental education highly, and since his time in New York has continued to immerse himself in a pursuit of continued education and learning.

Outside the office, Dr. Hilton pursues a variety of interests. He enjoys sports, particularly basketball and snowboarding. He also loves to travel, and his favorite vacation spot is the Alaskan coast, where he and his father have gone several times over the years for salmon fishing. Dr. Hilton is also an accomplished pianist, and has a passion for musical composition, recording, and performance.

Pablo Bautista, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Bautista was born and raised in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. After finishing his dental school at one of the highest ranked dental schools in the world, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil in 1997, Dr. Bautista went back to live in his hometown. Dr. Bautista met his beloved wife, Priscila, during his one-year post-graduation internship program in Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Trauma at the University of Brasilia Hospital. They've been married since 2005 and have three children Gabriela (12), Otavio (10) and Alicia (5).

Throughout his 18+ years as a dentist in Brazil, Dr. Bautista completed three residencies programs and was licensed through the Brazilian Board of dentistry as a specialist in Prosthodontics, Implantology and Temporomandibular Joint Disfunction and Orofacial Pain. In addition, Dr. Bautista served for 7 years as a First Lieutenant Specialist in Prosthodontics for the Brazilian Air Force.

In 2016, Dr. Bautista and his beloved wife made the decision to move to the United States in order to provide a better quality of life for their wonderful children. As parents of two special needs children, that decision was not difficult to make.

Once again, Dr. Bautista went back to the learning environment and is proud to have attended a 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program through New York University in partnership with Roseman University of Health Sciences in South Jordan, Utah. Dr. Bautista also is proud of having been granted permanent residency in the United States under the exceptional ability category.

When he's not practicing dentistry, Dr. Bautista loves to spend quality time with his family and loves to grill Brazilian Barbecue (Churrasco) for a house full of family and friends.

Dr. Bautista believes that he and his family were brought to Utah for a purpose and there is no place where he would rather be!

Life long learning, teamwork, respect, honesty, compassion, honor, courage, and love are values that Dr. Bautista carries in his personality and in his demeanor to treat his patients.

Dr. Bautista is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

WILLI FULLER, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Willi was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona and became a Utah transplant in 2007 when she moved to attend school. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Dental Hygiene from Brigham Young University and Utah College of Dental Hygiene.

In 2011, Willi moved to Sugar House and began practicing as a Dental Hygienist. Her passion is assisting patients achieve a healthy smile that they are proud to show off! She continuously learns new techniques in order to provide her patients with the best, most precise care. I truly enjoy the professional relationships I develop with each patient.

Kenra Peterson, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Kenra Peterson is a Registered Dental Hygienist that comes to Abundant Dental Care with 10 years of patient care experience. Kenra is a native of Utah and loves to spend time developing relationships in the community and enjoying all the outdoor activities that Utah has to offer. Kenra has held many professional roles; including owning and operating a deli/catering business with her twin sister.