About Us

In high school Dr. Judy volunteered at a U.S. Public Health Service Hospital and was taught chairside dental assisting skills by the dentists on staff. She thoroughly enjoyed working with the young dentists who came to work at the clinic after graduating from dental school. Dr. Judy says the dentists were passionate about their work and eager to share their knowledge. Their enthusiasm was contagious and Dr. Judy was caught up in it. Excelling at assisting with a growing fascination for the field of oral health, she was strongly encouraged by the dental staff to pursue dentistry as her vocation.

"Voted a top-rated dentist!"

Dr. Judy is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry, receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1987. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, is a California State Board Dental Examiner, and served on the Peer Review Board of the San Francisco Dental Society. Dr. Judy was recently voted one of the Bay Area's top-rated dentists by the Bay Area Consumer's Checkbook magazine.

After practicing dentistry in San Francisco for over 18 years, she, her husband Brian and their menagerie of two cats and two parrots moved to Scottsdale in search of a better climate and an improved lifestyle. Dr Judy believes that open communication is paramount to establishing a trusting long term patient-dentist relationship. Every visit involves discussing your concerns and expectations and ensuring your comfort during each phase of treatment.

Kristi Laurrell R.D.H.

Please welcome our new dental hygienist! Kristi graduated with honors from Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Program and has over 25 years of experience in the dental field. She has lived in Arizona since 1988, is married and has a beautiful Golden Retriever. Kristi enjoys yoga, traveling and cooking gourmet meals. We are confident that you will enjoy having Kristi as part of your dental care family.

Lori Black

As Office Manager, Lori is the heart of our dental team. She brings a wealth of experience having worked in the dental field for over 20 years.. Lori has wanted to work in dentistry ever since she was 8 years old. She had fallen off her bike and chipped her front tooth. The dentist and his assistant came in on a Saturday to fix her tooth. The assistant was so nice, Lori decided she wanted to be a dental assistant and help others. After she graduated from high school, Lori went into a Jr. College dental assisting program, where she obtained her RDA degree. Her excellent organizational skills led her to the front desk, where she has had many happy years working and managing dental offices in California & Arizona. Lori and her husband Tracy have been married over 25 years and have two children Jeffery & Amy. The entire family was born and raised in Orange County, California. They moved to Arizona in 1997. They have 2 dogs Kylee (beagle) and Missy (shepherd/Akita mix).

Teri B.

Teri has worked as a dental assistant for over 20 years. After college and receiving her CDA degree She worked in orthodontics and general dentistry. Teri and her husband have three grown children and two grandchildren. She enjoys the arts, her dogs and loves chocolate!

Office Management

As our team´s Office Management, Lori is the direct contact for all financial questions and can assist you in choosing a payment option to help you achieve optimal dental health.

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