Doctor Ogilvie

Ralph W. Ogilvie, DMD FAGD specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining your dental health, and helping you improve your appearance.

Doctor Ogilvie and his family have lived in Heber City for nearly 27 years. He has been practicing dentistry longer than that. He is actively involved in his community. He supports the arts as a cellist for many local orchestral events. He loves spending time with his wife and five children, and enjoys being outdoors. 

Dr. Ogilvie has participated in numerous dental humanitarian missions in Central and South America, Alaska, Hawaii, and American Samoa. In 2005, he was called to serve with the Army Reserve as the Officer In Charge to run the largest dental clinic in Iraq. In 2013, he took command of the 143rd Dental Company in the Army Reserve. In 2015, he was selected to be on the staff of the 807th Medical Deployment Sustainment Division. He retired from the Army Reserves in 2017. 

After graduation from dental school, Dr. Ogilvie completed a one-year residency in Advanced General Dentistry. With more than 1000 hours of continuing education credit, he earned and met the rigorous requirements to become a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). Dr. Ogilvie is honored and feels privileged to treat his patients in the beautiful Heber Valley and surrounding areas.

EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATIONS

Education has always been an important part of Doctor Ogilvie’s career. Below is a list of schools where he has gained his experience and training.

• Highland High School
• University of Utah (cum laude)
• Oregon Health Science University DMD
• Graduate 1-year residency in Advanced General Dentistry
• Earned Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry FAGD
• 6 ½ years Active Military Service – Dentist
• 22 years of Active Reserves – Dentist
• Multiple Humanitarian Missions throughout Central and South America
• Member of the American Dental Association (ADA)
• Member of the Academy of General Dentistry Association (AGD)
• Member of Academy of Straight Wire and Functional Orthodontics
• Member of the Dental Research Education Association (past president)

PERSONAL PROFILE

Start Date: February 1995

Childhood Ambition: Meet a real-life dinosaur

Fondest Memory: Visiting grandmother every Sunday afternoon watching old western TV shows like Gunsmoke or Banza

Indulgence: Chocolate mousse for breakfast

The most selfish thing I’ve done: Binging on Netflix

Likes: Mountain and road biking, hiking, being outdoors

Dislikes: Being too rushed or being the constant center of attention

Favorite Song: Battle Hymn of the Republic, Handel’s Messiah

Favorite Movies: Princess Bride, Ben-Hur, Star Wars

Inspiration: Learning new things and developing an attitude of gratitude

My Life: My wife and kids

Favorite Things to Do: Cycling, walking in the rain, reading in bed