Dr. Payton Harker grew up in a town of 3000 in Alberta, Canada. Upon graduation from high school, he served a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Nevada. After his mission, he attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. Dr. Harker then moved to Arizona and worked in a denture lab for a year before attending dental school at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Harker has spent time in foreign countries providing dental care to underprivileged communities.

His experiences in the Philippines as well as the Kingdom of Tonga taught him how quality dental care can be life-changing. Dr. Harker is passionate about helping patients with their dental needs and takes pride in providing gentle care so patients can have an exceptional dental experience.