Our entire staff is committed to offering concerned, individualized care to every patient. We work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. When you meet us,  you will agree that ours is not just another dental office! You will quickly recognize that we will go to any length to make sure your visits are pleasant. You will finally be able to enjoy  coming to the dentist!

Christie graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in dental hygiene from the University of New Mexico. After working in New Mexico for the past 6 years, she is returning to be near her family and friends here in the Phoenix area where she grew up. Christie and her Boston Terrier, "Doby" enjoy many outdoor activities. She brings with her the experience of working in private practice, in community dental health, and teaching.

Liz has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 1984 and has been with our office for most of that time. She received her Associates Degree at Scottsdale Community College where she was a member of the honorary Phi Theta Kappa. She is an Arizona native and is married with one beautiful daughter. Liz enjoys the relationships she has developed with our patients over the years.

Melissa Cooley - Dental Assistant

Melissa is a native of Henderson, Nevada, who moved to Phoenix in August, 2005. She has been a dental assistant since 2002, and joined our team in August, 2005. When Melissa isn't assisting in our office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.

Keri, a native of Arizona, attended Rio Salado Community College to become a certified dental assistant and has been in the dental field since 1999. In addition, she is a recent graduate of Rio Salado’s Dental Hygiene program. Keri plays a vital role in assisting and managing our back office. When she's not at work or school, Keri is busy spending time with family and friends.

Joni Spradling - Office Manager

Joni Spradling is a native of Arizona and has served as our Office Manager for the past five years. She works with our staff to ensure every aspect of your visit exceeds your expectations. If you have any questions about our office, please call Joni at x15. Patient satisfaction is her number one goal. Joni lives in Tempe and when she is not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.

Denise White - Insurance Coordinator

Denise moved to Arizona from Michigan in 1969 and has been in the dental field for seven years. She loves working with people and developing relationships with the families in our practice. Denise graduated from Northern Arizona University and lives in Tempe with her husband and four wonderful children. She is our insurance coordinator and would be happy to help you understand the benefits your dental insurance policy provides.

Ellen is a native of Chicago who moved to Phoenix in 1980 after receiving her Finance degree from the University of Iowa. When not working with our wonderful patients, Ellen and her husband enjoy raising their three boys and all the activities that go along with them. Ellen is our Financial Coordinator and would be happy to put together an individualized dental plan to work with your budget.

Valerie Williams - Hygiene Coordinator

Valerie moved to Arizona in 1969 with her family and currently resides in Tempe with her two awesome kids. She attended Phoenix College, where she received her Associates Degree. Although she is fairly new in the dental field she enjoys meeting and working with people. Valerie serves as our hygiene coordinator and looks forward to assisting you with all your hygiene scheduling needs.

Katherine is a sophomore at Corona del Sol and works in our office after school assisting our front office coordinators. She was on Corona’s Yearbook Staff her freshman year and is taking photojournalism in her sophomore year. Katherine enjoys working with people and hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Samantha Caldwell – Front Office Assistant

Sam is a senior at Mountain Pointe and works in our office after school assisting our front office coordinators. She is a member of Mountain Pointe’s National Honor Society and Captain of the Varsity Swim Team. She also swims competitively with Arizona Desert Fox. Sam hopes to get a swimming scholarship to a College or University where she can study Dental Sciences, as she hopes to pursue a career in orthodontics.