Derby Dental Care

Owner and founder of Derby Dental Care, Dr. Nelsen attended Brigham Young University where he earned his B.S. degree in Microbiology and Chemistry. He was awarded his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1976. Prior to opening Derby Dental Care, he retired from the USAF at the rank of Colonel. At his retirement he received the prestigious medal, the Legion of Merit. His military service represents an accumulation of over 26 years in the Unit...Read Moreed States Air Force and the United States Navy. He was the 22nd Medical Group Commander at McConnell Air Force Base prior to retirement. Dr. Nelsen’s dedication to the dental profession is evidenced in his distinguished military career and in his award of “Fellow” in the Academy of General Dentistry, (F.A.G.D.), an award given to those who far exceed the minimum yearly continuing education requirement for licensure. He continues his education to keep current with the latest technologies, materials and procedures. Dr. Nelsen is a member of the following organizations: American Dental Association Kansas Dental Association Wichita District Dental Society American Orthodontic Society Academy of General Dentistry Academy of Implantology of North America American Academy of Computerized Dentistry In his free time, Dr. Nelsen enjoys spending time with his wife, five children and 9 grandchildren. He is very active in his church and in the community. Read Less

Dr. Jason Hatch is a graduate of Southern Utah University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Chemistry. He then attended UNLV School of Dental Medicine and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2011. In 2009 he helped organize a ten-day dental mission trip to the Tongan Islands. This service opportunity has had a profound affect on him. Following graduation from Dental School he pursued an additional year of training, completing an Advanced Educa...Read Moretion in General Dentistry (AEGD) in 2012. He is honored to have served for five years on Active Duty as a Dentist in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Hatch was raised in the rural community of Logandale, Nevada. He spent two years in Brisbane, Australia, serving as a missionary for his church. Dr. Hatch, his wife and four children are excited to have made Derby, Kansas their home. They are active members of the community and their local church. He and his wife enjoy reading, hiking, swimming and working on home projects together. Read Less

Dr. Gunnell is a graduate of Utah State University where he received his B.S. degree in Biological Engineering. He then attended Creighton University School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2015. Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. Gunnell completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Wichita State University in 2016. Dr. Gunnell enjoys volunteering locally with the Boy Scouts of America as a mentor and is an active member of ...Read Morehis church. In his spare time he, his wife and two children enjoy traveling, playing golf, going to the movies, and spending time together. Read Less