Meet Dr. David Markham
A passion for dentistry and my patients
I am in the business of growing people: my patients, my team and myself. I just happen to straighten crooked teeth and make beautiful smiles along the way! Working with my patients and my team every day inspires me to improve myself, to be happier and healthier with each new day and to age gracefully. I hope to inspire the same in others.
I love working with patients of all ages and backgrounds. Each patient brings a unique set of personality traits and I enjoy learning who they are as individuals. The conversations we have and the laughter we share make my days a joy.
Commitment to Education
As an orthodontist, my commitment to learning is ongoing. Continuing education keeps me deeply engaged in the dynamic field of orthodontics, guaranteeing that my patients benefit from the latest advancements in care, informed by experience, current research, and cutting-edge technology. Throughout the year, I actively participate in lectures, workshops, office exercises, and presentations, both attending and delivering, to stay at the forefront of my profession.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Utah State University
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of the Pacific, San Francisco
- Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
Professional Memberships
PERSONAL LIFE
I grew up in Brigham City, Utah, at the feet of the majestic Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountain’s western slope. I spent my summers working in the fields of my father’s wheat farm in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho and spent my winters skiing the “champagne powder” of many local ski resorts. For the past 14 years I’ve lived on the outskirts of Auburn, on a small mandarin farm. You can take the boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy!
Dr. Luminita Markham is my wife, my family and my hero. She is also a dentist, so we share the same interests and passions. We enjoy spending time together at home, at work, in continuing education, recreating and traveling the world.
When I’m not working or studying, I tend to spend my time outdoors, being active. I enjoy working in the yard, swimming and working out at the gym. My wife and I enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, along with rock and mountain climbing. We’ve summitted Mount Whitney, Mount Shasta, Mount Rainer, Mount Hood, Mount Kilimanjaro and we recently completed a high-altitude trek in the Himalayas, in the Annapurna region. Our last adventure was summiting Mount Matterhorn in Switzerland in august 2019. My future goals include summiting Mount McKinley and visiting Angkor Wat.
