# Meet the team

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Richard Monahan as the new owner of Guardian Family Dental. Dr. Monahan earned his DMD with honors from UNLV and continues to expand his clinical expertise through advanced education with Spear Education, Molis Coaching, and CDOCS.

## Dr. Richard Monahan, DMD

*Dentist*

“I am a firm believer in the power of a smile”

Dr. Richard Monahan believes a smile is the universal language, one that can say a thousand words. That’s why he wants every patient to gain lasting confidence through genuine care and thoughtful dental treatment. He puts patient health and education first, always taking the time to thoroughly answer questions before moving forward with treatment.

Dr. Monahan graduated cum laude with his DMD degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He values lifelong learning and continues to expand his clinical knowledge through programs such as Spear Education, Molis Coaching, and CDOCS. He strives to bring the latest techniques and technology to his general dentistry practice while providing personalized, comprehensive care.

A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Monahan fell in love with the mountains and climate of the west while earning his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Brigham Young University. He served a two-year church mission in Idaho and Brazil, where he became fluent in Portuguese. He is also fluent in Spanish.

In his free time, Dr. Monahan enjoys hiking, camping, fly fishing, playing saxophone, skiing, and most of all – spending time with his wife and two daughters. Dr. Monahan and his family are excited to call Southern Utah home and look forward to growing their roots in the St. George community.

## Dr. Blaze Krogh, DMD

*Dentist*

Born and raised in Georgia, Dr. Blaze earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia — Go Dawgs! After graduation, he felt the call to head west and made the move to Utah, where he met his wife, Savannah. Together, they now have three amazing children.

Dr. Blaze earned his dental degree from Roseman University in 2021. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from 2021–2026. During his service, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Fort Benning, where he trained alongside dental specialists and gained experience in advanced procedures that he continues to use in practice today.

Dr. Blaze understands that visiting the dentist isn't everyone's favorite activity — and that's okay. To him, the foundation of exceptional dentistry is trust. His goal is to help every patient feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their care. You can count on Dr. Blaze to recommend the treatment that's best for your unique situation and deliver it with skill, compassion, and professionalism — so you can get back to what matters most.

## Our Amazing Office Staff

- RaQuel
- Karmen
- Beth
- Sarah
- Tyler
- Alyssa
- Rae

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Guardian Family Dental, 1054 E. Riverside Dr., Suite 100, St. George, UT 84790
Phone (435) 656-8888. Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri By appointment; Sat-Sun Closed.

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