Our friendly team of dental professionals is excited to meet you! We love welcoming people to our office, and we maintain a friendly, positive atmosphere where you can feel completely at ease. Call Heritage Dental Associates today at 801-525-1415 to make your appointment with our dentists in Syracuse, Utah, and learn more about our services. We look forward to helping you keep your smile healthy!
Meet Our Doctors
Andrew K. Nield, DDS
Andrew K. Nield was raised in Centerville. He attended both Brigham Young University and Weber State University, where he studied zoology, chemistry and Spanish. In 2001, Dr. Nield received his DDS with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was also inducted into the Dental Honors Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He is an active member of the American Dental Association®, Utah Dental Association and Weber District Dental Society. He is married to Jessica and has five children, Kylie, Kevin, Nathan, Olivia and Colin. He enjoys camping, fishing and being with his family.
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Alan D. Wilding, DDS
Dr. Wilding grew up in Centerville and has been a lifelong resident of Davis County. He attended Weber State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology with a minor in chemistry. He attended dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated magna cum laude and received his DDS. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association and the Weber District Dental Society. Dr. Wilding is married to Emilie, and together, they have four girls: Hannah, Ellie, Brinlee and Tessa. He enjoys camping with his family, rock climbing/canyoneering, fishing, mountain biking, road biking and photography as well as being a dentist in Syracuse, Utah.
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Adam G. Clarke, DDS
Adam G. Clarke was raised in Stansbury Park, Utah. He attended both Brigham Young University and Utah State University, where he studied psychology. In 2011, Dr. Clarke received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He practiced general dentistry in Colorado from 2011 to 2020 before moving back to Utah. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association and the Weber District Dental Society. He is married to Jamie and has five children: Andrew, Bri, Josh, Alex and Jaxton. He enjoys golfing, skiing, grilling, being outdoors and going on adventures with his family.
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Office Manager
April, Office Manager
April comes to Heritage Dental Associates with 12 years of combined experience in the healthcare and the dental industry. April graduated summa cum laude from Weber State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. Her passion as a leader is cultivating whole team growth in order to provide patients with superior dental care and dental education to create quality lifestyles adaptations for a healthier future. In her time away from the office, April stays busy with her husband and two boys enjoying all of the outdoor recreation that Utah has to offer.
Team
Veronica, Registered Dental Hygienist
Veronica is one of our outstanding hygienists. She started working with us in 2015. Her professionalism and commitment is noticeably reflected in her positive attitude and delivery of care, traits in which we value as a member of our staff. She is a great asset to our office! Veronica graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Weber State University. “I
love helping our patients. I value each and everyone that walks through the door and thoroughly enjoy helping patients achieve a healthy smile, as well giving them the best dental care.” Veronica is married, and has three wonderful children.
Angie, Registered Dental Hygienist
Angie is our lovely long-time hygienist. She has been with our team since 2005! We love having her, she has the ability to make everyone she meets feel like a lifelong friend. “I pride myself on making patients feel like family, and building trust by making sure patients are comfortable and feel well taken care of based on individual needs. Teaching the need and benefit
of good oral health in relation to general health, is a critical aspect of being a good hygienist.” When Angie is not working, she enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, singing and making pine needle baskets.
Kalie, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kalie is one of our amazing hygienists. She has worked in the dental field since 2014. She attended Utah State University and Weber State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene. Kalie values educating patients on their oral health and providing the best care to give them the opportunity to achieve optimum oral health. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter and renovating their home.
Jesi, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jesi has over 12 years of experience in the dental field. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from Weber State University in 2017. Prior to that, she worked as a pediatric dental assistant, and as a dental billing specialist. Jesi loves caring for our patients and educating them to best support their oral hygiene. When she’s not working, you can find her driving around or going on walks and hikes with her husband and 3 kids.
Jill, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jill graduated summa cum laude from Weber State University with a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene. She has since gone on to complete her master’s of business degree in healthcare management. What she enjoys most about being a dental hygienist is creating a personal connection with her patients and helping them to feel comfortable in her dental chair, as well as helping them to understand the importance of good oral health and how they can achieve it. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, endurance running, dancing, traveling and spending time with her husband, three sons, stepson and two dogs. If she could travel anywhere in the world it would be to Italy.
Camie, Registered Dental Hygienist
Marissa, Registered Dental Hygienist
Heather, Dental Assistant
Heather is our wonderful lead dental assistant. She has been with us for an astonishing 20 years! She is such an example of compassion, optimism, and positivity. Heather completed her dental assisting schooling at Davis Applied Technology College in 2001. What do you like best about being a part of the practice? “It’s my home away from home. I love the people I work with, and a lot of our patients have become my friends. I think it’s important to get to know our patients and make them feel welcomed.” Heather is married to her husband of 19 years and has twin boys. She enjoys crafting, decorating, yardwork and service.
Anita, Dental Assistant
Our wonderful employee, Anita, has welcomed Heritage Dental Associates as her second family and states she is grateful for those she works with. She loves the feeling of being a part of something important and meeting new people every day. She enjoys learning new things and strives to work her hardest each day. Anita loves spending time with her friends and four beautiful girls baking, playing games and reading
Destiny, Dental Assistant
Destiny started dental assisting in 2021. Her time in the dental field has inspired her to further her education to become a Dental Hygienist. Destiny has a love for working with teeth and making her patients happy with their smiles. Destiny’s main priority is helping her patients to know that they are in a safe environment. When Destiny is not in the office she enjoys dance, watching movies, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Hailee, Dental Assistant
After working in the medical field for three years Hailee decided to explore dentistry. It was always sparked her curiosity and now that she is with Heritage Dental Associates, she absolutely loves it! Especially, her patients and team. Hailee’s future plans are to become a hygienist. Hailee is a Utah native and loves hiking, traveling, kayaking, camping, playing board games or video games, reading, writing, and going to concerts and Disneyland.
Kimberly, Dental Assistant
Kimberly loves working at Heritage Dental Associates and has a true passion for dentistry, as she wanted to be a Dental Assistant since she was 15 years old. After high school Kimberly went on to finish her Dental Assisting program and shadowed at an office for over three months to improve her skills before coming to Heritage. Kimberly loves conversing with her patients during their appointments and enjoys creating real connections. She also loves spending time with her family and getting out into nature.
Meagan, Dental Assistant
Staci, Dental Assistant
Staci has been a Dental Assistant since 2003 and obtained her national certification in July 2009. Originally from Wyoming, she moved to the great state of Utah in 2019 with her family and joined Heritage Dental Associates in April 2023. She loves the variability and hands-on nature of her work and thoroughly enjoys getting to know her patients! Staci is married with two sons and a daughter, and always has at least one or two (or three) animals running around her home. She is an active member of Elevation Church in Clearfield and her favorite activities include rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, skiing and anything else that involves family time in the mountains.
Becca, Front Office
Chloe, Front Office
Nikki, Front Office
Nikki has been a dental receptionist since 2021. She is passionate about connecting with patients and the patient experience. A true military brat at her core, Nikki was born in Colorado but moved around often including Virginia, Utah, and Florida. After graduating high school in Florida, Nikki returned to Utah in 2017 so her father could receive a higher ranking in his field. As well as explore opportunities that piqued her interest. When Nikki is not behind a desk, she enjoys listening to music, attending concerts and music festivals, watching the newest movies and tv shows, and spending quality time with her friends and her sassy cat, Layla.