Before and After Gallery

Kasha knew she wanted to be a hygienist since 7th grade. She loves getting to know her patients and always wants them to feel comfortable while in her chair. She loves being able to help others be confident with their teeth and educate them on their oral health to ensure a healthy mouth.

Kasha played college soccer at BYU-Hawaii and loves playing all sports. She is very competitive, just ask her boyfriend, family and co-workers! She loves to travel, workout, spend time in the sun and spend time with her boyfriend and two kids. The beach has her heart and one day she would love to live on one.

Melanie graduated from the Dental Assisting program at the OWATC in 2015. She has been working at Torghele Dental Center for 3 years.

Julie graduated from OU College of Dentistry in 2004 and completed her AEDG residency in 2005 at Barksdale AFB. She was based at Hill Air Force Base until 2007, and continued to work there as a contract dentist until 2015. Julie also worked for other offices throughout valley and now works solely here with us.

She lives in Ogden with her husband and son. Her daughter resides in Washington and is a clinical pharmacist. Julie and her family spend their time traveling, skiing, hiking, camping, and mountain biking.

Dr. Jeff is an Ogden, Utah native – growing up here and following in his father’s footsteps as a family practice dentist. He attended Weber State University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. In 2004, he completed his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He joined his father at his Ogden office, who then retired a couple of years later.

With more than 14 years of experience, Dr. Jeff is committed to providing comprehensive care to the families who have entrusted their smiles to the Torghele family for over 39 years. His zeal for patient care is evident from his warm chair side manner and his conscientious treatment of each visitor to our practice – many of whom are lifelong patients.

His professional affiliations include the Weber County Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Utah Dental Association. He is also a certified Invisalign dentist, providing orthodontics for adults and teens right here in our practice.

Away From Work

Jeff and his wife have a charming daughter, Mckynlee, with whom they love to spend time outdoors at the beautiful Bear Lake.

When he isn’t busy hunting or fishing, Dr. Jeff also enjoys 4-wheeling or snowmobiling.

Kristen went to Weber State University to get her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been with Torghele Dental for 2 years.

Kristen and her husband Brandon have two children, Brecken and Brinley. She loves helping her patients by educating them on their oral health. She also enjoys DIY projects, wakeboarding and spending time with her kids.

Lyndsey has been in the dental field for over 12 years. She has enjoyed assisting, front office and now social media and other marketing.

Some of her favorite things are photography, running, being a mom and hanging out with her family.

Angie began dental assisting in 1997, fell in love with the dental field and became a certified dental assistant from the DATC in 2000. She is passionate about helping our patients feel comfortable and confident with knowledge about recommended procedures that will be helpful to their health.

Angie’s personal time is spent with her two teenage sons and husband Casey. They love to spend time in the garden, traveling anywhere, live music concerts and camping.

Alyx graduated from Weber High School in 2016. As a Senior she attended the OWATC and graduated with a Dental Assisting certification in May 2017. Alyx has a magnetic personality and a great sense of humor. She enjoys getting to know our patients and helps make them feel comfortable during their dental visit.

Outside of work, Alyx enjoys sports like soccer and pickle ball. She also enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, and game nights with her family.