Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Elizabeth Lamadrid, Treatment Coordinator/Office Manager
Wow! Are we lucky to have someone like Liz on our team. Liz’s knowledge comes from 14 years in the dental field. She started in dentistry as a dental assistant and then moved to dental management. There are the occasional times when she dons the scrub top but mostly she is the backbone of the office making sure the office runs smoothly and our patients are taken care of. She is wonderful at explaining procedures to patients and how their insurance works to benefit them. She always bends over backwards for our patients to make sure they get the care and treatment they deserve. Liz will review and schedule your treatment, make financial arrangements, and make sure your insurance needs are taken care of. We love Liz and know that once you meet her you will love her too! If you have any questions or concerns she will be more than happy to answer them and make you feel at ease. Liz loves spending time with her son Thomas and traveling to tropical destinations.
Zuleth Carrazco De Doyle, Front office Administrator
Zuleth has always desired to be in the dental field and our office was her first step. The moment we met Zue we knew we had to have her on our team. She has been with us since 2009 and we are very happy she is here. She is always friendly and greets our patient’s with a smile. She has a wonderful love and desire for dentistry and loves our patients. Zuleth lives here with her husband and enjoys traveling and spending time on Mt. Lemmon where she is a seasonal ski instructor. Zuleth's love for dentistry has led her to apply for the dental hygiene program of which she was accepted and will be attending in the next few years. We are all very happy for her and wish her the best of luck!
Melanie Whitehouse, Registered Dental Hygienist
Melanie started in dentistry working as an office manager but realized that dental hygiene was her love and passion. She has been with our office since 2004 and has been instrumental to the success of our practice. All of our patients love Melanie because she loves to educate them and provide top notch care to better their dental health. It makes her feel great when she meets someone who hasn’t been to the dentist in years and can change their frown into a smile. Melanie is very knowledgeable regarding periodontal disease and the treatment and prevention thereof. She will do everything she can do to better your oral health and make you feel like part of our family. Melanie is married with two children and they enjoy camping, hiking, sporting events, and attending church activities.
Jessica Nelson, Registered Dental Hygienist
Smile! That is the first thing you notice about Jessica..always smiling. She has been with our practice since graduating from hygiene school in 2007. Jessica brings a lot of energy to the office with her great personality and love for people. She has a passion for dental hygiene and it shows from the very first time you meet her. She has a genuine desire in helping our patients maintain healthy teeth/gums and provides treatment options and preventative measures to do so. If you are nervous about your visit, don’t worry…She will calm you with her laughs and calm, gentle heart. Jessica enjoys camping, water skiing, and spending time with friends.
Danielle Sanchez, Certified Dental Assistant
Danielle is our back office coordinator and lead dental assistant. She has been with us since 2003 and has a great love for our office, patients, and staff. Danielle always takes time to get to know all of our patients and make them feel at ease. She assists Dr. Kirkland in treatment procedures and makes sure supplies and sterilization procedures are in check. Danielle is very friendly and knowledgeable in all aspects of dentistry and can answer any questions you may have about your procedure. She is always willing to hold your hand or explain things so that you better understand. We have been blessed to have someone so wonderful and dedicated. Danielle enjoys spending time with her 5 children. She is active in church and plays on a volleyball team.
Jessica Edmundson, Certified Dental Assistant
Jessica has been with us since graduating from assisting school in 2006. What really caught our eye was her sweet, caring demeanor and her willingness to be the best. We have been so happy with how Jessica has made such an impact on our patients. She is very outgoing and will do everything possible to put you at ease about your dental procedure. Jessica is a great dental assistant and works well with Dr. Kirkland on many of his procedures and initial consultations. After meeting her you will feel like you already knew her as she is so easy to talk to. She definitely has a love and desire to help people improve their smile and self esteem. Jessica enjoys hiking, shopping, and socializing.