"Dr H" is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He completed his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine in 2009. He understands the anxiety and fear associated with dental appointments and works hard to make the dental experience at Val Vista Smiles as pleasant painless as possible.
Dr. H is married and has three kids. When not at the office he is usually with his wife watching kids at soccer, volleyball, or basketball. He loves being involved with the school activities, being outdoors and working on anything that has an engine with his 16yr old son.
Dr. H has a passion for detail and loves when patients are as involved with their care as he is. He has an incredible bedside manner and believes all patients deserve the best in time, quality and artistic outcomes. He truly loves being a dentist and it shows in his everyday commitment to the craft and to his patients.
Office Manager
Katie brings over 15 years of dental experience to our office. Her dental career started in 2007 as a pediatric dental assistant. She decided quickly that the business side of the office was more her style. She is very passionate about dentistry and enjoys changing lives one smile at a time.
Being born and raised in Washington state Katie's love of sunshine brought her to the Sonoran desert, she spent 6 years in Palm Springs are before calling Arizona home in 2018. She lives with her fiancé Greg, and her fur babies. In her free time she enjoys 4x4 in her Jeep, spending time with her mom and traveling the country.
Hygienist
Grace is an Arizona native and was born and raised in Chandler. She attended Northern Ariona University and obtained her bachelors of science in dental hygiene in 2020. She chose to pursue a career in dental hygiene because of her passion for helping others. Her main goal as a hygienist is to create a safe environment where patients can feel comfortable throughout the entire appointment.
Grace does not have children, but does have a dog, an Airdale Terrier named Tilly. Grace and Tilly enjoy going on bike rides together and runs when it isn't too hot out. She also enjoys pickle-ball and going to the lake on her days off.
Front Desk / Benefits Coordinator
Dawn is a wife and mom of 3. She loves spending time with her family and traveling. She has a love of the outdoors. Her favorite things include; challenging herself and her fears, photography, hiking, paddle boarding, and our summer storms.
Her bad habits include drinking Dr. Pepper or Coke Zero, but don’t you worry she brushes her teeth often. She does not have a love of reading books. However, she does enjoy an occasional audible book. Dawn has been a stay-at-home mom and looks forward to transitioning into a working mom.
Dental Assistant
Information coming soon!