About Our Oral Surgeons

Our doctors and staff are firm believers that oral surgery doesn’t need to be a traumatic experience. We pride ourselves in excellent sedation during your procedure. Whether you are looking for a general anesthetic or just want us to “take the edge off,” we are here to reduce anxiety in a safe and comfortable way. Rest assured, our goal is to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care and to exceed your expectations.

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Oral and maxillofacial surgery now requires an additional 4-6 years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, our doctors manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Our doctors practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Our office can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.

The surgical staff at Summit Oral Surgery & Implant Center have a combined 84 years of experience in the field and are all CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.

Who We Are

Our doctors and staff are firm believers that oral surgery doesn’t need to be a traumatic experience. We pride ourselves in excellent sedation during your procedure. Whether you are looking for a general anesthetic or just want us to “take the edge off,” we are here to reduce anxiety in a safe and comfortable way. Rest assured, our goal is to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care and to exceed your expectations.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery now requires an additional 4-6 years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, our doctors manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Our doctors practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Our office can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.

The surgical staff at Summit Oral Surgery & Implant Center have a combined 84 years of experience in the field and are all CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.

Meet our Doctors

Dr. Griffeth

Dr. Rod Griffeth grew up in the Northwest being active in sports and the outdoors. He graduated from Idaho State University where he was voted the Outstanding Biological Student of the Year. He attended dental school at the University of Nebraska graduating with highest honors. He received several academic awards including the induction into the OKU honor society. He also received the prestigious William S Kramer of Excellence…

Dr. Gray

We are happy to have Dr. Jesse Gray join our practice in the summer of 2017. After graduating from Utah Valley University, with a degree in Biology, he attended Creighton University School of Dentistry. There he graduated cum laude in 2011, and received the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Award, demonstrating the most advancement in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He also received the Pierre Fauchard Student Award, as being the student most likely to make a positive contribution to the profession…

Dr. Ludwig

Dr. Ludwig joined Summit Oral Surgery in 2012. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2004, and that same year began his doctorate training at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. After completing his doctorate program in 2008, he attended a four year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. During his residency Dr. Ludwig received training in multiple surgical and medical disciplines including…

Dr. Ganoe

Dr. Ganoe was born and raised in Littleton, CO. He grew up going to the mountains every chance his family got. He loves hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, camping, and pretty much any other outdoor activity. His undergraduate degree was split doing his first 2 years at San Diego State University and then finishing at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

Dr. Griffeth

Dr. Rod Griffeth grew up in the Northwest being active in sports and the outdoors. He graduated from Idaho State University where he was voted the Outstanding Biological Student of the Year. He attended dental school at the University of Nebraska graduating with highest honors. He received several academic awards including the induction into the OKU honor society. He also received the prestigious William S Kramer of Excellence…

Dr. Gray

Dr. Jesse Gray joined the Summit team in the summer of 2017. After graduating from Utah Valley University, with a degree in Biology, he attended Creighton University School of Dentistry. There he graduated cum laude in 2011, and received the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Award, demonstrating the most advancement in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He also received the Pierre Fauchard Student Award, as being the student most likely to make a positive contribution to the profession…

Dr. Ludwig

Dr. Brian Ludwig joined Summit Oral Surgery in 2012. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2004, and that same year began his doctorate training at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. After completing his doctorate program in 2008, he attended a four year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. During his residency Dr. Ludwig received training in multiple surgical and medical disciplines including…

Dr. Ganoe

Dr. Logan Ganoe was born and raised in Littleton, CO. He grew up going to the mountains every chance his family got. He loves hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, camping, and pretty much any other outdoor activity. His undergraduate degree was split doing his first 2 years at San Diego State University and then finishing at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

Meet Our Staff

The staff at Summit Oral Surgery are well trained to assist you in every part of your experience with our office. Our front desk administrative staff can help with quick and efficient patient registration, as well as insurance and billing questions.

Our surgical staff are highly trained to provide a comfortable and safe setting for your surgery. Each surgical assistant is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, making our staff some of the most qualified in the region.

Learn More

For more information on the services that Summit Oral Surgery provides, view our services page.