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"Rocket Scientist" - Yes.
Computer Engineer - Yes.
Cosmetic & Implant Dentist - Absolutely Yes!
Dr. Pham came to Arizona in 1975 and started his 9th grade education at Coronado High in Scottsdale. He graduated summa cum laude from ASU with a BSEE degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1983. After a long career in technology that included working on NASA/space shuttle-related projects, designing high-performance industrial computers, managing multi-national organization, and serving as a Vice President & CTO at Motorola Computer Group, Dr. Pham decided to follow his passion in dentistry. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and received the "Golden Hands" Award along with the prestigious Dean's Award as he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Midwestern University in 2013. As a National Health Service Corps Scholar, Dr. Pham spent the next four years helping the underserved population in Northern California's rural areas. He enjoys learning as well as teaching and he loves to create healthy smiles through minimally invasive dentistry. Dr. Pham is a proud father of two adult children and he has been happily married to his sweetheart for 38 years. His hobbies include dentistry, tennis, and alpine skiing.
Dr. Willis has been an Arizona resident since 2019. He decided at a young age that he was passionate about helping people and joked about wanting to become a dentist until it wasn’t a joke anymore. Before dental school, Dr. Willis worked in restaurants while earning a BS degree in Biology at the University of Florida. His free time there was spent coordinating dental-related pediatric nutrition research, tutoring other students, and shadowing nearby dentists. As much as Dr. Willis loves the Florida heat, his passion for dentistry eventually guided him to Arizona where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Midwestern University in 2023. Earning awards for consecutive years demonstrating exceptional patient care and teamwork, Dr. Willis was also recognized for utilizing the latest technology available for laser dentistry, computer-assisted design, milling, and fabrication of dental restorations. He believes in practicing conservatively while still providing comprehensive patient care. When not helping patients, his passions include cooking, computer science, coffee, and crazy socks!
Anne is our Office Business Manager. She has been with our office for over 25 years. When not at the office, Anne loves to workout, especially walking, biking and swimming. She also enjoys group activities that support personal growth. Anne loves to cook and you may catch her peeking at the cooking channel here at work if she gets a moment’s break.
Ariana is our cheerful and soft-spoken receptionist. She made our patients feel welcome as soon as they come into our office. Ariana loves to help people and to make them feel at ease for their appointments. When not working at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, baking, weight-lifting, and traveling to explore new places.
Breanne is one of our caring registered dental hygienists. She attended Careington College and graduated from the hygiene program in 2011. Breanne is very gentle and thorough. She loves to help patients understand how to maintain perfect oral health. In her spare time, Breanne enjoys outdoor activities and is a foodie; although her favorite is Oreos!
Grace is one of our friendly dental assistants. She was born in Puerto Rico but grew up in Pennsylvania. She recently moved to the valley from North Carolina where she got her dental assistant training. She loves helping people to transform their smile. Her two dogs are her kids and they keep her very busy. Grace also enjoys traveling, trying new food, and exploring new places.
Jessica is one of our friendly dental assistants. She is an Arizona native, born and raised in Mesa. Jessica has been in the dental field for over sixteen years. She loves to help people and it shows in her care and compassion with every patient. Jessica has five kids who keep her very busy. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and watching movies.
Karri is one of our friendly senior dental assistants. Our nickname for her is 'Karri-Oki' and you will likely hear her humming to our satellite music during your visit. She has been in the dental field for over 25 years and she loves making patients feel comfortable in the chair. She is happily married with two beautiful children. In her spare time she loves cooking, hanging out by the pool, and watching her kids play soccer. Karri recently moved to the valley from Michigan. She is loving the Arizona life and definitely does not miss shoveling snow.
Laisa is one of our friendly assistants. She has been working in the dental field for over 11 years. She recently moved to the Valley from Southern California. Laisa is bi-lingual (fluent in both English and Spanish) and she enjoys helping the patients while making them feel at-ease during their dental treatment. You may hear her contagious laughs echoing throughout the office during your visit. In her own time, Laisa loves to roller skate and to spend time with her two energetic dogs.
Laura is one of our caring registered dental hygienists. She has been with our office for over 25 years. Laura enjoys delivering quality dental hygiene services and loves to help patients maintain healthy pink gums. Her hobbies include stage craft (fabricating stage props) and xeriscape. You may be interested to know that Laura spent many hours during the construction of our office working above the dropped ceiling, wearing a tool belt, and assisting with the installation of our computer network, telephone, and speaker cables.
Paulina helps out both front office and back office as needed. She became involved in the dental field nine years ago, first by volunteering then later working as a dental assistant at a couple of community health centers in Northern California. She enjoyed helping the patients so much there and decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Paulina is studying and working hard to become a Phamous dentist. She is currently enrolled as a member of the Dental Class of 2026 at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine.
Shannon is one of our caring registered dental hygienists. She has been with our office for over 35 years. Shannon graduated from dental hygiene school in 1977. She participated in a research and publication of a paper on periodontal disease in diabetic patients. Her family is very extended, as she is a mom, step-mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and her husband raise quarter horses for racing and they also enjoy traveling, deep-sea fishing and hunting. Shannon is half Navajo Indian and when you come into the office you’ll see her influence in our beautiful office décor.
Xiomara is our friendly and bubbly Patient Treatment Coordinator. She moved to the valley from Milwaukee where she worked as a Clinic Coordinator for Marquette University School of Dentistry. Xiomara is a great addition to our team as she genuinely cares about the patients and she loves helping them to take care of their needs. She is also fluent in Spanish making it easy for our Spanish-speaking patients. In her spare time, Xiomara enjoys baking and making new recipes with her sons.