Thomas M. Mattern graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1988 (the same day his daughter was born). He has been a member of the American Dental Association and The Academy of General Dentists for 22 years. Dr. Mattern is a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetology programs. He obtained his fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists in 2007. Giving back to the community has always been a priority for Dr. Mattern. He has offered his office every year since 2003 to the ADA Give Kids a Smile program providing care of hundreds of disadvantaged children. His monthly visits to Saint Vincent DePaul’s dental clinic in downtown Phoenix and his on-going trips to the dental clinic in Atoyac, Mexico have been rewarding for both Dr. Mattern and the patients he served. Dr. Mattern enjoys all aspects of dentistry and due to his many hours of continuing education is able to provide all forms of treatment including implants, complete smile makeovers, root canals, dentures, orthodontics including Invisalign and all restorative work. Outside of work, his passion is golf and spending time with his wife and four children.

Dr. Janet Euzarraga earned her dental degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry near Chicago in 1987. After thirteen years of practice in northern Illinois, she relocated to Arizona and has been an integral part of Desert Dentistry since 2001. Since graduation, she has taken numerous post graduate training courses, including classes at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and Esthetic Professionals in California, both of which specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry.

Dr E (as she is affectionately known) is a dedicated professional providing general, family, and cosmetic dentistry in a caring, low stress environment. She prides herself on making her patients welcome and comfortable.

Outside the office, Dr. E lives in Ahwatukee and enjoys family time with her husband and two boys.

Dr.Tracy Mackey is originally from Wisconsin but grew up in Phoenix. She graduated from Horizon High School in Scottsdale and then attended University of Arizona in Tucson. After completing dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, she moved back to Arizona. Dr.Mackey has been practicing general dentistry with Desert Dentistry since 2001. In her free time Dr.Mackey enjoys running, shopping, and spending the day at the park with her boys.

Kristin Wade, DMD, graduated from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2009. As a student, she organized various community projects including renovating a local homeless shelter and initiating oral health training for nursing home staff. She has been a member of Special Care in Dentistry since 1998. Prior to working as a dentist, she worked as a dental hygienist for eight years. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and emphasizes preventative dental care for her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering in her son’s classroom and gardening.

Dr.Mayorga was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming but raised right here in Ahwatukee. She attended Mountain Pointe High School just up the road from Desert Dentistry Ahwatukee before moving on to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson. While busy at the U of A studying to receive a Bachelor of Science in Physiology, Dr.Mayorga was a member of the cheer squad travelling with the football team and with the basketball team to the two NCAA tournaments. After her time in Tucson she spent six months studying abroad in Alicante, Spain before starting Dental school in Colorado.

Dr.Mayorga rec ieved her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and believes that continuing education is vital in providing quality care to her patients. Dr. Mayorga and her husband have been married just over three years and have a mini shih tzu named Oso. Her and her Husband are big sports fans attending majority of the home Cardinal games and rooting on the Arizona Wildcats!

Dr. Ahmed Collins earned his dental degree from New Jersey Dental School in 2003. His undergraduate studies were completed at Morgan State University. After graduating from dental school, he completed a General Practice Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Collins moved to the Valley with his wife Tiffani in 2007. He takes numerous hours of continuing education courses each year to stay current with the latest technology. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Arizona Dental Association, and the National Dental Association. His leisure activities include exercising, playing basketball, going to the movies, and spending time with his son, Chase.

Angelo Casagrande, DMD is a certified pediatric dentist who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1971. He served with the U.S. Army for three years and achieved the rank of Captain. He received his degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Casagrande is also a member of the American Dental Association. He enjoys working with children and believes in healthy smiles!

Douglas Kerr, DMD is a certified pediatric dentist originally from Chicago. He has lived and practiced in Phoenix for the last 5 years including part time associating at High Desert Dentistry in Payson. He is a member of The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) and The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr Kerr can be found reading playing with his young daughter, reading comic books or playing basketball.

Dr. David Kushner is a General Dentist with extensive experience in restorative dentistry, endodontics, and dentoalveolar surgery. Dr. Kushner is also a certified Invisalign provider. After completing undergraduate studies at The University of Arizona in 1992 Dr. Kushner attended The University of Detroit – Mercy school of Dentistry receiving his dental degree in 1997. Dr. Kushner is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care in a personable and professional manner.

He is a member of The Academy of General Dentistry, and is licensed to practice dentistry in Arizona and Michigan.

In his spare time, Dr. Kushner enjoys traveling, biking, reading and movies. Before moving to Arizona Dr. Kushner volunteered his time providing care at the Mercy Dental Clinic in Detroit.

Michael Goodman, DDS, is a certified pediatric dentist originally from the Hartford, CT, area. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in 1965; and after three years as a general dentist in the US Army, he completed his formal pediatric dental training from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 1970. After practicing pediatric dentistry in CT for 40 years, Dr. Goodman relocated to the Valley of the Sun in May 2010.

While in CT, Dr. Goodman was able to balance his private practice with teaching Pediatric Dentistry at the University of CT School of Dental Medicine for 17 years. He has also been able to balance that combination of practice and teaching since moving to the Phoenix area. He presently is an adjunct faculty member of AZ School of Dentistry and Oral Health.

Dr. Goodman is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and AZ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as well as many other professional societies.

Dr. Goodman is married and has four grown daughters and seven grandchildren. He and his wife enjoy traveling and sports.