Instructors


Meet the Instructors



We Train People to Work in Dentistry!


With years upon years of experience, all of our dental assisting school’s instructors are highly experienced, skillful and courteous. This means that whatever your age is and wherever your skill level is, they will improve your capabilities and provide hands-on experience to make you an effective and efficient Dental professional!

Click on any of the names below to read our instructors full biography!


Rob Hooper
BLS/CPR Training Instructor
Sydney Johnson, R.D.H.
Instructor & Consultant
Sydney Johnson, RDA
Hygiene Consultant
Brooklyn Janes, RDA
Hygiene Consultant
Taryn Jensen, CDA
Taryn was part of our first graduating class at SunRock Dental Careers and has been working as a Dental Assistant since her graduation in 2014.
Ashley Gillespie
Ashley Gillespie
Academic Instructor

Ashley has become cross-trained by helping the front office and attending office management classes during the annual Utah Dental Association Convention. She is…

Chris Neilson, DDS
Chris Neilson, DDS
Owner/Dentist/Instructor
Dr. Chris Neilson has been practicing dentistry in St. George, Utah since 1997. After graduating with a biology degree from Brigham Young University, he attended Case
Ronda Neilson
Ronda Neilson
Owner
Ronda has been in the dental/health care field for over 30 years working in variety of management positions for general and cosmetic dentistrys, orthodontics, sports
Sarah Hoffman
Admissions Administrator
Sarah has over 15 years of experience in dental practice management and administration. Her background includes both group and private practice. She is an administration instructor for