J'Neil Oxley, CEO, CDT
Founding Owner of Unique Dental Group
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My role at Unique is to ensure that every product we offer is the highest quality in the dental industry.
As the founding owner of Unique, my signature of approval is on every case that arrives at your office. I
have over 22 years experience in the dental field, and I am a certified dental technician with a specialty
in ceramics. Unique has grown into an incredible company in five years, and that is due to the excellent
people we have on our team. The environment I have encouraged for my organization is one of teaming, talent,
and hard work. I introduced the four-day work week in 2008, and positive attitudes skyrocketed. Quality
improved with the work week change, and efficiency with individual time management increased. Our designers
are some of the most talented technicians in the industry, and we all enjoy working together to provide the
best products for the world. When I am not at Unique I enjoy music, drawing, and spending time with my
family and new grandson. We are your people behind the smile.
Along with my wife, Melissa, I founded the Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper Wyoming. My special interests of
dentistry revolve around implantology and the oral surgery aspects of dentistry. Having performed well
over 1,500 dental implant placements and restorations, I am privileged to have become a leader in the
community in this discipline. I am one of very few dentists that not only places, but restores dental
implants. Other areas of interest in the field of dentistry I have are the treatment of complex full
mouth reconstructions, TMJ disorders and diagnosis, and adult/child handicap hospital-based dentistry.
It is with great pride that I have privileges and operate out of the Casper Surgical Center and Wyoming
Medical Center on a regular basis on these special needs patients. I take great pride in the extensive
continuing education that I complete on a yearly basis to stay current with the ever changing practice of
dentistry. Melissa is in the office part time as her schedule allows. Our lives are fulfilled with love
of faith and family. We have three beautiful children, two daughters and one son, and our young family is
starting to fill up our free time! I have always enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing, as
well as being an accomplished pilot, holding a private and instrument rating. It is my goal to live life
to the fullest, never taking a single day for granted. It is with this mindset that I so much enjoy my
family and my practice equally.
Dr. Stuart Youmans, Owner
Dr. Melissa Youmans
Phone: 307.234.6054
Jeff Anderson, CDT, Technical Advisor, Owner
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I began my career by attending the Dental Technology program at San Francisco City College. Upon
graduation, I was recognized with the "Outstanding Student Award" presented by the Northern California
Dental Lab Association. I began working in a laboratory even before I completed my school training.
After 35 years, I have gained a great deal of experience in all areas of dental technology. My
understanding and experience of materials, new technologies and implants make me an important resource
to the lab and to our Doctors. I am Unique's technical consultant and implant specialist, teaming with
Dr. P.K. Clark at his WhiteCap Institute for Dental Implants in Heber Valley, Utah. I work diligently
to support each of our doctors, and I also lecture for dental study groups across the country. My wife
Leslie and I are the parents of 3 children and are anxious to become grandparents. In my free time, I
love fly fishing, hiking and rooting for my local college sports teams while being actively involved
serving in my church and community.
My education and experience is very different from the other leaders at Unique. I am a psychotherapist,
and had a private practice in Sugar House before I joined the team at Unique. I spent the last five
years learning the dental industry, and my "outside" opinions and insights have given Unique a different
perspective to add to the multi-talented people here that are masters at what they do. I have over
fifteen years experience consulting with leaders in the medical field, and have presented at numerous
conferences in Salt Lake City on leadership, teaming, and professional development. I was also an
adjunct instructor at the University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work. My research study at a
non-profit organization on "Autistic Adults and Animal Connections" was featured on CNN's Science and
Technology channel in 1997. I received the Iva Goody award in 2003 from the State of Utah for support
and services provided to the community by a social sector organization. Before coming to Unique, my
team developed a guide for peak behavior for personal performance 2006. As the Vice President of
Unique, I am in charge of developing our Leadership Institute, and overseeing the operations of the
company. I enjoy golfing, reading, gardening, playing Mario Kart, and spending time with my
wonderful family.
I have been involved in the dental field either directly or indirectly for 30 years. I worked as a
dental assistant in a family practice for 6 years and enjoyed working closely with my doctor to help
each patient have an enjoyable and positive dental experience. In the summer of 1985 I decided to take
to the skies and accepted employment with Eastern Airlines. I graduated at the top of my class in the
Sales and Marketing program and went on to become one of their top employees in reservations and vacation
planning. When Eastern shut down, I decided to go back to the dental industry and became the assistant
office manager for a prominent dental lab. A short time later I had the opportunity to join a large
international dental lab. I worked there for 16 1/2 years and served as an
account manager for over 200 dentists. During this time I was also instrumental in setting up and
implementing an Employee Communication Committee including the Employee of the Month and Employee of the
Year programs. Aesthetic Dentistry magazine featured an article on my "white glove" service to doctors
and many of my doctors have referred their fellow associates to me because of it. In October of 2008 I
joined the team at Unique Dental Group and became one of the owners. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of
such a progressive and innovative organization and I receive great satisfaction from the association and
friendships I have developed with doctors and staff over the years.
I began working in the Dental field in 1979 at Homestead Air Force Base as an assistant. While there,
I had the opportunity to train in general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery
assisting. During my employments, I took classes at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center in
Extended Functions Dental Assisting and I am a Certified Dental Assistant. I also took classes at
Dixie College, and I take continuing education courses yearly. Throughout the years I have worked as
a patient coordinator, office manager, financial manager, office consultant, and as a personal account
manager for a local laboratory. I also had the opportunity to share my skills as a dental assisting
instructor and director for over 8 years at the American Institute and Mountainland Applied Technology
College in Utah. I am originally from New York, and I have lived in Florida and Colombia, South America.
I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I have 2 sons, 1 daughter and 2 grandkids. I love to continually
learn new things and I consider myself a Dental Geek. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people.
