Dr. Summerhays enjoys his work and loves helping people. He likes being a specialist because it permits him to focus his energy and thus provide the highest quality treatment.

Dr. Summerhays was valedictorian of his class at East High School, had a 3.9+ GPA at the University of Utah, and graduated first in his class at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. After four years as a general dentist, he attended the University of California, San Francisco, for a two year periodontal residency. He also obtained a Masters of Science degree in oral biology. He regularly attends continuing education courses and is a member of a general dentistry study group and a periodontal study group.

Dr. Summerhays' chief hobby is service, especially in developing countries. He organizes a lot of service because he is a leader in the Murray Rotary Club and the Academy of LDS Dentists and helps the Humanitarian Services Department of the LDS Church. For years he served as an officer of the Utah Dental Association, and was instrumental in establishing the Salt Lake Community College Dental Hygiene Program. Personal interests include the activities of his 5 children, traveling with his wife, genealogy, and staying in shape by jogging, biking and hiking. He does not go canoeing or sailing nearly as much as he would like.

Dentistry has undergone many changes during the past quarter century, however, no changes have been more profound than those in the field of periodontology and implants. Dr. Manwaring is excited to be at the forefront of this exciting profession.

After attending Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago and completing his three-year periodontal residency along with obtaining a Masters of Science degree at Tufts University in Boston, Dr. Manwaring enjoys practicing with Dr. Summerhays amongst the majestic Rocky Mountains. As a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Manwaring strives to provide the highest quality of care along with the tremendous staff of Redwood Periodontics.

Dr. Manwaring and his family thoroughly enjoy the outdoors and all the recreational activities of our great state. He grew up in Park City, learned how to speak Spanish in Argentina, and can't wait to teach his kids how to ski.