Dr. Nathan J Mcarthur

Nathan McArthur, DMD
I have a wonderful job; I get to help people become healthier and happier. As a dentist, I'm a perfectionist, and I love being able to provide excellent care for each of my patients, because that's what makes families smile!
Education
In order to become a dentist, I first attained my Undergraduate Degree from Brigham Young University. I then attended the Dental School at the Medical University of South Carolina. Finally, I received an Advanced Education in General Dentistry by completing a one-year residency at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital.
Continuing Education
I take time throughout the year to attend continuing education courses in order to keep myself up-to-date with the latest advances in dental medicine. I want to be able to offer each of my patients the best possible care, which includes both an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate range of treatment options. Medicine is constantly advancing, and continuing education is the only way to make sure I am …providing my patients with the best standard of care.
In the Practice
It's an exciting time to be a dentist. Dental medicine continues to evolve, providing clinicians better techniques, materials and tools, allowing us to provide superior care in the gentlest ways possible. I love having the opportunity each day to improve people's lives by restoring their oral health. I get to see people go from looking at their teeth in the mirror, to truly smiling in the mirror.
If a patient is in physical pain, it's a great blessing to have the knowledge and tools to alleviate that pain and help them heal. It's even more satisfying when someone who has been self-conscious of their smile reaches a point where they can't stop smiling. So ultimately, what I love about my job is that I can make people smile!
Although we do many of the same procedures each day, every person that walks through our door is different. They have different backgrounds, personalities and needs. Some of my favorite moments during the day are the interactions we have with our patients before and after treatment. Over these last few years, I have made many new friends, and I know that our entire team considers our patients an extension of our families! As we take time to listen to our patients, I hope that they can feel that they are cared for and respected, because that's how I would want to be treated.
Family Life
I am originally from Aiken, South Carolina, but my lovely wife, Melissa, has brought me to this great state and I love it! Melissa and I have three boys, whose ages are six, four, and one! Having three boys means free time is family time. If we're not playing in the backyard, we are usually drawn into a Star Wars battle, or a pirate ship adventure!
Our family is very lucky to live in such a wonderful community. Brigham City is a beautiful small town and the people here are friendly and caring. We involve our family in the local children's sports activities, from t-ball to soccer, by volunteering to help with the events and enrolling our kids in the teams. I am a member of the local Brigham City Chamber of Commerce, and my wife and I are both involved in our church, accepting various responsibilities in our local congregation.