Meet Our Amazing Team!

DR. TROY L. KNAUB

OWNER/DENTIST

A Wyoming Native from Torrington, WY, Dr. Knaub offers comprehensive, family-oriented, gentle dentistry. His objective is to make patients feel welcome and informed and leave with a better understanding of their oral health and treatment options, which will help them make educated decisions. Dr. Knaub routinely participates in recognized continuing education courses in an effort to remain current on new treatment and upcoming advancements in technology. He has an incredibly compassionate, proficient, and personal team that continually strives to better themselves in an effort to always deliver the highest level of dental care. Dr. Knaub always welcomes new patients to his practice and attempts to accommodate emergencies as soon as possible.

Dr. Knaub enjoys spending time with his wife, Joell, and two boys, Logan and Jaxen. His other interests include: outdoor activities, classic cars, UW athletics, and spending time with family and friends.

Education:

• 2008:  Univ of NE Med Center-College of Dentistry:  D.D.S. Degree
• 1996:  Univ of NE Med Center-Medical Technologist:  B.S. Degree (Highest Distinction)
• 1995:  Chadron State College:  B.A. Degree
• 1993:  Eastern Wyoming College:  A.A. Degree

Professional Associations:

• American Dental Association
• Wyoming Dental Association
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
• President of South Central Wyoming Dental Society-Past President
• Wyoming Dental Association South Central Director-Past Board Member
• Appointed by dental school course directors as teaching assistant: Undergraduate Removable Prosthodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics.
• American Academy of Dental Practice Administration and the American College of Prosthodontists Award.

DR. AMBER D. WELPER

DENTIST

Dr. Welper is committed to providing compassionate, skilled, high level dental care. She has a special love for building relationships with her patients, and helping them to feel empowered to make informed decisions regarding their dental care. She has a particular interest in treating patients who feel anxious or apprehensive about dental treatment. She has a calm and gentle demeanor, and loves building trust with her patients to help them feel at ease about the care they are receiving.

Dr. Welper was born and raised on a family-owned ranch in southwest Wyoming. In her spare time she loves exploring the outdoors, volunteering, and spending time with her two kids, her husband and their dog, Marley.

Education:

•  2015:  Creighton School of Dentistry:  D.D.S. Degree

Volunteer Outreach:

• One World Health Clinic
• Dental volunteer in rural villages in the Dominican Republic

DR. YOUNG C. WANG

DENTIST

Dr. Wang is a Wyoming native born in Gillette and raised in Sheridan. His goal of practicing dentistry is to help patients make the best informed decisions for their oral health and to help improve their quality of life.

He studied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Wyoming and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2019.   Driven by his passion to further his dental knowledge, Dr. Wang pursued an additional year of education at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico through an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.  In doing so, he received training in treatment planning, comprehensive care, dental emergencies, pediatric patients, and surgical procedures.

Dr. Wang and his fiance, Emily, are excited to return to Laramie where they first met at the University of Wyoming.  He and his family enjoy spending time with their dog (Moebee), hiking, biking, reading, cooking, and staying active and involved in the community.

Education:

• 2020: Univ of NM: Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate of Completion

• 2019: Univ of NE Med Center – College of Dentistry: D.D.S. Degree

• 2015: Univ of WY: B.S. Degree

Professional Associations

• American Dental Association

• Wyoming Dental Association

• Academy of General Dentistry

Volunteer Outreach

• Dental volunteer in Jamaica

DR. Kylie P. Graney

Dr. Kylie Graney is a Wyoming native as she was born and raised in Casper. She studied Physiology at the University of Wyoming and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE in 2021. She then went on to receive additional training at the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.

Dr. Graney moved back to Laramie with her golden retriever, Leo, where they enjoy their weekends hiking, camping, skiing, and fishing. She loves sharing her passion for healthcare and dentistry with the Laramie community.