At Safari Smiles we strive to be the most compassionate, professional, and friendly dental office possible. We focus on patient education and prevention of dental disease. Our goal is to be an outstanding childrens dental office by providing a fun and positive experience for our patients and their families.
Dr. Lindblom ('Dr. Jon') was raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and graduated from Bartlesville Senior High School. He then attended Oklahoma State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biomedical Science.
Dr. Lindblom was then accepted into the University Of Oklahoma College Of Dentistry in Oklahoma City. During his four years there, he excelled in dental materials research winning the colleges top research award both years he applied (a first in the colleges history).
He also developed a passion for treating children. He graduated in the top of his class with pediatric honors. These accomplishments allowed Dr. Linblom to enter a two-year childrens hospital residency program where he attained his pediatric specialty certificate. This was completed at The Childrens Hospital in Denver, Colorado and is affiliated with the University of Colorado.
As a pediatric specialist, Dr. Lindblom has advanced knowledge of child psychology, growth and development, pediatric oral and systemic diseases, craniofacial anomalies, oral sedation, general anesthesia, and advanced pediatric dental procedures.
Dr. West (Dr. Scott) is a native Oklahoman, born in 1970 and raised in Jenks, Ok where he graduated high school in 1989. After graduation, he attended Tulsa Community College, followed by Abilene Christian University, and finally the University Of Oklahoma College of Dentistry where he obtained his DDS degree in 1996.
In addition to his 20+ years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Scott was a part of the adjunct faculty at OU College of Dentistry from 1996-1999, as well as a clinical supervisor at TCC Dental Hygiene school from 1997-2003.
Dr. Scott and his wife Melanie share a passion for dentistry - she works as a hygienist in Glenpool. Together they have two children, a daughter- Maura who plays tennis and the violin, and a son- Derrick who plays baseball, piano and cello.