Dr. Ric Sherman is very excited to provide dental services to the Utah community. He comes from a family of six children and grew up in Southern California, where he enjoyed going to the beach and fishing. He moved up to Spokane, Washington, where his love of the outdoors grew. He participated in various sports like pole-vaulting, tumbling, snow skiing and rollerblading on the eight foot half-pipe he and his brothers made in the backyard. Dr. Sherman served a two-year mission in Mexico, where he learned Spanish and enjoyed the people and culture. He completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology with minors in chemistry and Spanish at BYU-Idaho. As an undergrad, he participated in various races, including a marathon and multiple half marathons.

At the end of his junior year, he met his future wife, Mandie. They now have an energetic 4-year-old son, Hawke. Dr. Sherman attended dental school at Midwestern University in Arizona, where he was trained in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and surgical and implant dentistry. He also earned certifications in laser dentistry and Invisalign® clear aligners. He was awarded the Logan Doseck Award, given to dental students who, over four years, showed continued determination to succeed despite all obstacles, showing courage, determination and compassion for others along the way.

Dr. Sherman’s family lives life to the fullest despite Mandie having Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that has taught their family the importance of positivity and perseverance. Her story can be followed on her blog www.shermanarmy.com When Dr. Sherman isn’t with his family, he enjoys snow skiing, hunting and mountain biking.