Meet The Team

Dentist

Adam Van Leeuwen D.D.S.

Dr. Adam Van Leeuwen, DDS, is a dedicated dentist with a passion for helping others and improving their quality of life. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Utah before completing his dental education at Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska.

Throughout his career, Dr. Van Leeuwen has pursued extensive continuing education in dental implants, sleep apnea appliance therapy, and laser dentistry, enabling him to provide advanced, comprehensive care to his patients. He is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Utah Dental Association (UDA), and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). Outside of the office, Adam is a devoted family man, having married his beautiful wife in 2000, and together they are proud parents of four wonderful children. He enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones, and in his free time, he loves supporting the Utah Utes, hiking, fishing, snowboarding in the winter, and traveling whenever possible. An avid sports fan and outdoor enthusiast, Adam finds inspiration in helping his community and staying active. His commitment to ongoing professional growth and his compassionate approach to patient care reflect his dedication to providing the highest standard of dental service.

Dentist

John Allen D.D.S.

Dr. John Allen is a general dentist committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate dental care to patients of all ages. Dr. Allen earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Pittsburg State University. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry.

Following dental school, he completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah, where he received advanced training in implant placement, oral surgery, endodontics, and complex treatment planning.

Dr. Allen is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through personalized, high-quality care. He enjoys staying up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry and takes pride in creating a comfortable environment for every patient. Outside the office, Dr. Allen and his wife enjoy hiking, camping, skiing, golfing, and spending time in God’s great outdoors together.

Dr. Michael Van Leeuwen, the retired founder of Van Leeuwen Dental

Dentist - Retired

Dr Michael VanLeeuwen D.M.D.

Dr. Mike as his patients call him, received a D.M.D. degree from the University of Lewisville, Kentucky in 1976. He then served as a dental officer in the U.S Navy Dental Corp for two years in San Diego California at the Navy Dental Center where he revived further training.

In 1978 he moved to Utah an opened a private practice in Cottonwood Heights. He taught as a clinical instructor at the University of Utah Medical Center in the graduate dental residency program for over a decade and ran a clinic for the department of health in Salt Lake City.

He has been practicing dentistry in Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan with an Emphasis on interceptive orthodontics, treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, sleep related breathing disorders in children, dental implantology and cosmetic dentistry. He is an accredited provider for The Healthy Start program to treat sleep disordered breathing in children and develop healthy normal dental arches.

He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, The American Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Utah Dental Association and is an instructor for the Academy of Minimally Invasive Implantology. Dr Van Leeuwen enjoys fishing for all types of fish, amateur radio (ham radio) and playing his musical keyboards.

He is a husband to his wife Connie and they have 1 daughter and 3 sons. He always makes time to go camping and be with his grandchildren.

Office Manager

Danielle

Front Office

Sandra

Front Office

Lisa

Dental Assistant

Megan

Dental Assistant

Michell

Dental Assistant

Marisol

Dental Hygenist

Kenzi

Dental Hygenist

Kiara

Dental Hygenist

Meg

Dental Hygenist

Jeannine

Van Leeuwen Dental
1845 East Fort Union BLVD
Cottonwood Heights UT 84121
(801) 943-1612

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday
7:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday
8:00am - 2:00pm*

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

*Only Open One Friday Per Month