Sleep Dentist Northern Arizona

Why Did You Decide to Become a Sleep Dentist?

Dr. Held chose to become a dentist because he liked the idea of being able to own a practice and dictate how much time he spends with each patient. After seeing the trajectory the traditional medical field was on (less patient time, poorer outcomes, and more corporate interference), he felt like he could make a much bigger impact on people by going into dentistry and starting his own sleep-centric office.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

After graduating from Augustana College, Dr. Held earned his dental degree from the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha. Since deciding to dedicate his career to treating sleep apnea, he has taken over 800 hours of continuing education almost entirely focused on the field of sleep medicine. He still trains rigorously through his memberships in the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Today, he is the only Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in Northern Arizona. He is also the only dental provider with a practice completely dedicated to sleep apnea treatment that is in network with most medical insurance companies, including Medicare.

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Dr. Held is married to his dental school classmate and sweetheart, Dr. Katie Held, and they have two dogs that they rescued, Vinny and Roxy, along with a cat named Milo. They like to travel to explore new areas as well as see their favorite bands in concert. The Red Rocks Amphitheater is one of their favorite destinations. They kayak and stand-up paddleboard when the weather is nice and recently took up golfing and bowling again!