Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Thomas J. Allen DDS

Dr. Thomas J. Allen

Dr. Allen has been a practicing dentist since 1987, he is known as a professional and compassionate dentist who is deeply committed to providing the highest-quality care to his patients. He is originally from Chicago, IL. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, he attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. Dr. Allen is a member of the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Utah Academy of General Dentistry. He has completed advanced training in dental implantology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio as well as advanced training in anesthesia and sedation at the New York Medical College in New York City. Dr. Allen has years of in-depth knowledge and expertise in providing quality dental work in a comfortable atmosphere.

Meet Our Caring Team

Shirley ~ Public Relations

Shirley

Public Relations

Shirley with her many years of dedication offers expertise in multiple administrative functions at Old Farm Dental.


Lauren ~ Dental Assistant

Carol

Front Office

Carol joined Old Farm Dental in 2017. She is originally from Reno, NV and earned her college degree in Health Information Technology. Carol works as our front office receptionist and handles the Insurance and billing.


Lauren ~ Dental Assistant

Alejandra

Dental Assistant

Alejandra is our full time dental assistant. She graduated from the Academy of Dental Careers and just recently joined Old Farm Dental. She is currently going to school for her Pre -Health Science degree.


Our Dental Philosophy

High-Quality Materials

We are committed to delivering only the highest of quality and do so by working with the most up-to-date dental materials and laboratories. This means better treatments and, ultimately, better results for you.


Prompt, Timely Care

Our patients enjoy the fact that there is little wait time, if any, at our practice. It is important to us to provide on-time appointments and prompt care, as well as have excellent appointment availability for your convenience.


No Financial Surprises

You deserve quality dental care, and you deserve it at a price you can afford. We believe in full transparency when it comes to costs. There will be no hidden fees or surprises. We offer high-quality dentistry at a fair and reasonable price.


Honest and Caring Professionals

At our practice, you will be working with honest and caring professionals. We promise to explain your care thoroughly and only recommend and perform treatment that is needed. Integrity and ethics are the center of everything we do.


Dental Expertise

Our team brings years of knowledge, experience, and cutting-edge treatment to our patients. Not only are we skilled in our field, we are good at explaining oral health in an easy-to-understand manner. We will answer your questions and arm you with the knowledge to make informed, confident decisions.


Clean Environment

Our office is known for providing a clean, caring environment with friendly team members that are dedicated to each patients’ needs and comfort. We maintain the highest standard of sanitation and office organization in order to keep our patients safe and comfortable.

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If you value these qualities in a dentist, call us today! We’re passionate about your smile and passionate about helping you achieve optimal health!

Our History

The history of Old Farm Professional Plaza began with a family owned farm. The land was developed and strategically outlined by the earliest settlers and was chiefly engineered according Brigham Young’s ideas. His engineering ideas were new and highly innovative. He formed the Salt Lake Valley streets in a brilliantly logical way using the grid system we know today. Broad straight streets, plumbing, and irrigation with large city blocks that consisted of 40 square acres were lined with houses creating inner local farming areas to support the families and provide room for cattle and livestock. If you look at the layout of Salt Lake area you will find this is true of many developed blocks in Utah. Old Farm on 700 East was no exception.

The land was once known as Peale Farm and owned by the Peale family. It was later sold and renamed to Hill Farm. In the early 1900s James A. Hogle bought the property as an investment. At the time the land was considered bottom land with a few small lakes and ice ponds. The ponds were used in the winter for ice harvesting: a process used to create and collect ice to sell for use in ice boxes before we had electric refrigerators. The land was undeveloped and was in foreclosure at the time when James A. Hogle bought it. He had the foresight to know that this land would someday be worth much more. James A. Hogle and his wife Mary Copley Hogle lived on the estate in the 1930s. The Hogle family is well known for the many contributions they have given to the Salt Lake Valley including the Hogle Zoo. They made many improvements to what was known as Hill Farm and years later the Farm had come to be known as the Old Farm. Ducks and geese were brought in and the tall lush trees and foliage were maintained and developed into a park-like setting. They also raised dairy cows and horses. Mary Hogle was a fine, educated and diverse woman who was highly active in the community and was a peace activist. Being so involved and outgoing, James and Mary Hogle held many parties at the Farm. The Hogle family was known for their hospitality and took great pride in the lush beauty of Old Farm. Many beautiful flowers and colorful plantings are still there today.

Seen early on as an investment, the Hogle family eventually sold much of their acquired property. The Old Farm property is still maintained and has been developed to house many residents, medical offices, and businesses in the Murray community. In the 1980s a portion on the property was developed into the Old Farm Professional Plaza which houses the dental office of Dr. Thomas J. Allen today. We hope that you enjoy the comfortable setting and appreciate the history behind Old Farm as much as we do.

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