Who Is Dr. D?

Dr. Dalanhese is not your typical orthodontist with the typical story. First off, he goes by Dr. D because who can even pronounce Dalanhese. But however, you pronounce it he will say, “yep that’s right.” If you want to really know how to say it ask his wife.

The first thing you should know about Dr. D is, he truly loves people, and he is very passionate about orthodontics. His priority is not only to straighten teeth, but to develop facial profiles and improve airway.

Dr. D was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil but moved to Utah when he was only 2 years old. Although he cannot claim an accent, he did inherit the Brazilians passion for life and food.

Dr. D is also a dreamer. When he and his wife first got married, he told her he was going to be a professional beach volleyball player and go to the Olympics. And while he did not quite make it to the Olympics, he did become a professional beach volleyball player and continues to play against Olympians. So, he would say he achieved his dream.

While in California playing volleyball Dr. D felt he needed to pursue a career in Dental Medicine. He attended undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine. He was then accepted into Dental School at Roseman University in South Jordan, UT and completed his Orthodontic Residency at Roseman University located in Henderson, NV.

When Dr. D is not in the sand, the gym, or transforming smiles he is a devoted husband to his wife, Caitlin, and father to 5 rambunctious kiddos: Elliot, Maggie, Taft, Crosby and Duncan. He is also a lover of all things Nintendo and loves not only playing but collecting nostalgic games. Yep, he is for sure a nerd.

Dr. D takes great pride and honor being an orthodontist and having the privilege to transform the lives of his patients.