Meet The Doctors
Jordan Taylor, DMD
&
Casey Gooch, DMD
Dr. Jordan Taylor
Dr. Taylor is co-founder of Hometown Kids Dental, and is passionate about creating an experience where kids feel comfortable and welcomed in the dental office. Dr. Taylor was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and after serving a church-led mission in Louisiana, he attended the University of Utah to obtain his undergraduate degree. He then graduated dental school from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona.
Dr. Taylor’s first job out of dental school was in a small town in East Texas where he learned quickly his favorite part of the day was seeing the change of scared kids coming in and then watching them leave confident, comfortable and with a big smile on their faces. This is where he decided to return to training and specialize in pediatric dentistry. He then attended and graduated from the NYU Langone Pediatric Dental Residency in Springfield, Missouri. Which led to Dr. Taylor becoming a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist.
Dr. Taylor grew up running and playing outdoors and visiting his granny in a small town in eastern Oklahoma in the summer. This is where he fell in love with fishing, shooting bb guns, whittling sticks, and running from snakes. Since then, he has always had a love for the outdoors and tries to spend as much time as possible outside. Dr. Taylor is married to his wonderful wife Kelli, has three amazing kids, and loves spending time with them on fun adventures. Dr. Taylor is committed to treating his patients with the utmost care and respect. He believes in treating kids with compassion and care. He is excited about the opportunity to meet you!
Dr. Casey Gooch
Dr. Gooch is a co-founder of Hometown Kids Dental and has focused his entire career on children’s dental needs, combining clinical expertise with a gentle, kid-friendly approach that puts young patients – and their parents – at ease. With years of experience treating children of all ages, Dr. Gooch believes that every child deserves a positive, fun and fear-free dental experience. He especially enjoys helping his young patients face up to challenges in the chair overcoming the sometimes extreme effects of dental anxiety.
After serving a two-year mission in Louisiana for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dr. Gooch returned home and played football for Eastern Arizona College, where he learned the value of discipline, teamwork and perseverance. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, he went on to build a successful business career but over time felt a deeper calling to serve others in a more hands-on, personal way. With determination and faith, Dr. Gooch made the bold decision to return to school later in life to pursue dentistry – a path that perfectly combined his love for working with people, his desire to make a difference and his natural ability to connect with kids. He earned his dental degree as well as a certificate in Public Health from The Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health at A.T. Still University and has since focused his entire practice on treating children with kindness, patience and skill.
Known for his friendly approach and calm demeanor, Dr. Gooch makes it a priority to connect with each child and build trusting relationships with families. Whether it’s a first checkup, a gentle filling, or simply helping a nervous child smile again, he treats every patient like one of his own.
Outside the office, Dr. Gooch enjoys spending time with his wife and six children, cooking or smoking yummy food, traveling to fun locations with his family, and being involved in his community and church.
Let’s Make This the Start of Something Great
Your child’s dental experience should be something they look forward to.
Let’s make their first visit an amazing one.
