Dr. Searle

Dr. Searle

Dr. Searle grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah. Prior to attending dental school, he served a full-time ecclesiastical mission in Ecuador for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University’s School of Dentistry, graduating cum laude. Dr. Searle graduated from dental school in 2010.

Dr. Searle and his staff are committed to providing the best dental care resulting in optimum health, comfort, function and esthetics, with the least amount of treatment necessary. He has up-to-date training in the new advances and innovations dentistry has developed. Dr. Searle is dedicated to your comfort and convenience. You will receive the most modern, preventive dental care available in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. His outgoing and warm personality is comforting for children of all ages. Dr. Searle cherishes his family, is an avid sports fan, and enjoys being active in the outdoors. Dr. Searle looks forward to meeting you and your family. Call 801-756-4595 today for an appointment.

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Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith studied biology at Utah Valley University before earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
Immediately following graduation in 2018, Dr. Smith was accepted into the residency training program at the University of Utah, where he received advanced training in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and implant surgery. He enjoys providing quality dental care while building relationships with his patients and has dedicated himself to continually expanding his knowledge and skill set in dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association® .

Following residency, Dr. Smith practiced on the Oregon Coast in a small logging and fishing community prior to purchasing Utah Valley Dental in 2022. As a dentist, he is committed to giving his patients quality, comfortable dentistry while prioritizing proper diagnosis and treatment. He is often noted by patients as being honest and genuine.

He and his wife, Hannah, have a girl gang of four amazing, spunky daughters. They share a love of hiking, camping and fishing together. Golf and great food are high up on the family list of favorites as well.


Dr. Murdock

Dr. Murdock

Dr. Bruce T. Murdock has been treating patients and improving smiles since he graduated in 1988. As a very successful dentist in American Fork, UT, Dr. Murdock was born and raised in Utah County and has followed the Murdock tradition in sincerely caring for his patients. Dr. Murdock graduated from Brigham Young University and received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Murdock and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of four children, and have ten grandchildren.

Dr. Murdock is a hard-working American Fork dentist that has the skills and training to provide his patients with the best quality care. He has an outstanding reputation and his practice has grown due to his honesty and integrity. Dr. Murdock has a very conservative approach and only does the work that truly needs to be done. He is also known to be excellent with children and makes everyone feel at ease. When Dr. Murdock is not caring for his patients, he enjoys being with his family in the outdoors. Dr. Bruce Murdock invites you to come to his office and meet him and his wonderful staff.


Team Leader – Elisa

With a rich background in dentistry and a passion for excellence, Elisa is an amazing Office Manager and great fit in our UVD family! Originally from Sandy, Utah this dedicated mother of two balances her nurturing nature with serious ambition while somehow never taking herself too seriously. When she isn’t in the office you’ll find Elisa traveling, spending time camping, hiking and hunting or dancing and embracing her quirky side.

For over 20 years, Elisa has served within the dental field from chair-side to financials and all of the in between. Combining this experience with her sincere commitment to growth and knowledge of all things dentistry, Elisa has your back! Her strength lies in understanding the intricacies of dental health benefits. She pairs that with understanding your treatment plan options, in order to provide clarity in the dental benefits maze of coverage, co-pays, etc. Elisa is an invaluable asset to the team at UtahValley Dental, where she excels as our qualified leader. Guiding our team and practice toward success in delivering exceptional patient care.


Front Office

We are the first and last faces you get to see during your visit. We are also who you’ll most often speak with over the phone, text and email conversations with our office. At reception we’ll check you in and be sure we have your up-to-date information on file. Treatment Coordinators will help you wrap up each visit at the check-out desk ensuring questions are answered, follow ups are scheduled, and financial plans are in place. All of us work super hard to stay educated on the constant changes within dental health care including your dental health benefits. Thanks for starting and ending your visits with us!


Dental Assistants

We get to be by your side through any visits with the doctor! Our goal is to keep you comfortable and informed about your treatment so please ask questions and let us know if you need anything while in the chair. We’re dedicated to making your time with us as pleasant as possible. Thank you for trusting us to help you maintain and improve your oral health.


Dental Hygienists

Cleaning your smile is our speciality! We love seeing you on a regular basis and appreciate your trust in us. Alongside the doctors, we prioritize your oral health as we diagnose and treat any issues that may arise.