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, 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.
Autumn, Front office Administrator
Autumn joined our team in 2010 and is very excited about being in the dental field. She has alot of energy and loves making our patients feel at home. She is usually the first person you meet when you walk through the door and welcomes you with a smile. She is still learning alot about dentistry but the dedication and desire she has is unsurpassed. We love having Autumn around and we are sure you will too! Autumn is married with three children and has lived in Tucson most of her life. She loves running, hiking, spending time with family, and teaching fitness classes along with Sunday school.
Melanie, 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, 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.
Jennifer, Certified Dental Assistant
Jennifer is back! Jennifer was one of our assistants a few years ago but left to pursue other things. She is now back in the dental field and part of our team again. She brings alot of energy to the office and is very caring towards our patients. We are very glad to see her again and I am sure if you haven't met her before you will agree she loves what she does. She has been in dentistry for 10+ years and loves interacting with patients. She enjoys hiking and photograpy and playing with her dogs. Being healthy and physically fit is an important part of her life.
Jessica, 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.