Dr. Nielsen grew up in Calgary and completed a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Calgary. After dental school at the University of Alberta, he went on to further his training by completing a two year general practice residency in Hartford Connecticut. He then returned back home to Calgary and joined Bow Valley Dental in 2006 to practice general dentistry full time. In his spare time, Dr. Nielsen enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, going for walks with his dogs, working on cars and riding his dirtbike.