Natisha Andrews, RDH

When I was 16, I had my teeth cleaned by a really caring dental hygienist and I loved the way my teeth felt so much afterward that I started thinking about it as a career path. Because I remember what it felt like to be in that chair, I make sure to put myself in every patient’s shoes and I … Read More

Kimberly Hoffman, RDH

EducationWest Virginia University ClinicBaseline I have been in Arizona for 5 years. I am originally from Pennsylvania but lived in Washington, D.C. for a while. When I was a teenager I had to get braces and at that moment I became fascinated with dentistry. It’s important for me to treat the whole patient and educate them to achieve the best … Read More

Jordan Janis, DMD

EducationA.T. Still UniversityBarry UniversityUniversity of Florida ClinicMaryvale I came to Arizona from Florida five years ago strictly for dental school but fell in love with everything about the state and decided to stay. I love the weather, everything there is to do, and as a bonus, I met my wife Shannon here. Arizona has been good to me and I … Read More

Angela Relf, DDS

Board Certified I grew up in Quincy, FL wanting to be a zoologist. I now have three children and a terrier-mix puppy. People describe me as motherly, and I love working at Mountain Park because I’m able to provide meaningful and preventive dental care to those who might not otherwise have access to it. As the chair of our dental department, I strive to make sure … Read More

Sonja Johnson, DDS

EducationUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Iowa, College of Dentistry ClinicBaseline I grew up in Montreal, Quebec, but I’ve lived in Arizona for 32 years. I’m very athletic – an avid runner – and used to have a strong interest in sports medicine. I’m not sure exactly how I got into dentistry, but I do know I’ve always cared for others and wanted … Read More

Stephen Glaze, DMD

Board Certified EducationA.T. Still UniversityArizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health ClinicBaseline I have lived in Phoenix pretty much my whole life.  My Dad was in the Air Force, so we spent three years in England when I was a child.  My Mom and Dad worked hard to instill a sense of community in both my older sister and I … Read More

Celine Upton, DMD

Board Certified University of Arizona I grew up in Phoenix and always wanted to be an astronaut. I like working with people and being a healthy person. Working in dental gives me more time with our patients. The locations at Mountain Park are great and I feel like I can really make a difference here. The integrated health model allows … Read More

Leah Tekle, DMD

When I was growing up, I remember how good my dentist was and I always thought dentistry was really interesting. Not many kids, or even adults enjoy going to the dentist and I always wanted to change that mindset. Getting to know patients and working with people is what made me interested in healthcare, I wanted to have an open … Read More

Christine Chavez, DMD

I moved to Arizona from Northridge, California 10 years ago in order to pursue my dental education. I was looking for a fun and creative way to help people through my work and dentistry felt like a great way to do that. From the start of my career, I’ve always operated with the professional philosophy that all of my patients … Read More