PRAIRIE VISTA DENTAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- T Compromise on the Things That Matter Like Integrity, Respect, and Compassion
Dr. Bishop is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah. He lived for 2 years in Chile where he learned to speak Spanish. He attended Dental School at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. While there, he and Whitney fell in love with the midwest.
When Dr. Bishop isn't in the office, he's with his three young children. You might see him around town with them biking, eating ice cream, and playing at the park. When he isn't with his kids, Dr. Bishop is in his workshop. He loves woodworking and is often working on a project for his wife to make her Pinterest dreams come true.
-He wanted to be an artist (ceramics is his jam). But when a mentor told him that dentistry was the perfect mix between science and art, he was hooked. Dr. Bishop pays attention to the little details, prioritizes comfort and patient experience, and loves keeping up with the advancements that the dental field has to offer. Dentistry has become a passion for him, and he is grateful to serve the community.
(Picture is of Dr. Bishop doing a root canal on a tiger at the Omaha Zoo while in Dental School)
Dr. Cozzens is originally from Ogden, Utah. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Weber State University and attended the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Cozzens practices general/family dentistry including restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He has continued his education with an Invisalign certification and a commitment to continued education to provide the best and most up-to-date care.
Dr. Cozzens hit the jackpot when he married his best friend, Kaylee, in 2015.
Since that time they have added three dogs to their still growing family (Cosmo, Finn, and Newt). The Cozzens' are proud to call Ulysses their new home. His hobbies include spending time with his family, fixing things around the house, singing, board games, skiing, and learning new things.
After he met Dr. Bishop, he decided to come to Prairie Vista Dental because of a shared vision to serve the community with care and excellence.
As a part of his commitment to serve the community, Dr. Cozzens took part in the Healthy Smiles Sealant Program in Cleveland Ohio where he went to public schools and provided education and free treatment to underserved populations of elementary school children in the Cleveland area.
Job Titles:
- Registered Dental Hygienist
Laramie Smith is a Registered Dental Hygienist here at Prairie Vista Dental. She graduated from Amarillo College in 2019. She is kind, gentle, and thorough and we are grateful for the quality care the offers our patients. Laramie was raised in Manter, Kansas. She has 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and 13 nieces and nephews. She and her husband Dreydon have been married for 2 years and live in Walsh. Some of the things that she enjoys are spending time with her family, playing sports, and snow skiing.