Welcome to Avanta Dental! Our dentists and team are committed to helping patients of all ages maintain excellent oral health and enjoy beautiful, confident smiles. We offer a full range of dental services at our two conveniently located offices and combine the latest dental technologies with years of experience to ensure that your care is tailored to your individual needs. When you visit us, you can rely on us to make your health, smile and comfort our highest priorities and to take the time to help you understand your oral health and treatment options.

For over a decade, Dr. Igor Elperin has dedicated himself to bringing excellence in oral care to the Yakima and Ellensburg communities. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biology at Mercy College, Dr. Elperin graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2010 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. As a dentist invested in his education and his community, Dr. Elperin strives to better himself and his ability to serve you with excellent dental care. He is a member of the following prestigious groups:

Dr. Patrick Ferguson majored in biology and Spanish with a minor in chemistry. He attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry, graduating in 2006 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, and constantly pursues continuing education to stay abreast of the latest advances in the dental field. He is a member of the ADA and the Washington State Dental Association, and he has practiced in the Yakima and Ellensburg area for over 15 years. As a dentist, Dr. Ferguson is committed to providing the very best quality of care in a relaxed and professional environment. Dr. Ferguson has been happily married for over 21 years and has three beautiful children. He loves hiking, fishing, gardening and viticulture. He has spent over three years abroad studying and speaking Spanish and Japanese.

Dr. Reza Navabi Shirazi achieved his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and his Masters of Biomedical Science degree before attending dental school at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, where he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2016. He has received additional training in implant placement, full-arch rehabilitation and regularly completes additional continuing education courses to stay at the forefront of the dental field. Dr. Navabi is a member of the Washington Dental Association and the American Dental Association, and he has practiced in the Yakima and Ellensburg area for over 5 years. As a dentist, his goal is to continue advancing his skills, especially in full-arch rehabilitation and implant dentistry, to better serve his patients. Dr. Navabis wife, Dr. Tina Amir, is also a dentist. In his spare time, Dr. Navabi enjoys cooking and biking. He also likes shoes.

Dr. Ruba Tawil completed dental school at Baghdad University in 2003 and completed a residency at the Florida Dental Institution in 2019. She has received advanced training in orthodontics and laser dentistry and continues to advance her education and training at every opportunity. Dr. Tawil is a member of the American Dental Association and has practiced in Washington since 2019, joining the Avanta Dental team in September 2020. As a dentist, she is committed to helping her patients smile and to giving them the confidence to enjoy their life with better oral hygiene. Dr. Tawil grew up in a family that appreciates knowledge and considers it the best way to grow into yourself as a human. She moved to the United States in 2013 with the goal of giving her family a better life as well as advancing her studies in dentistry to better serve the community. Dr. Tawil finds dentistry in general to be fun and rewarding as well as challenging, and she always goes the extra mile to help her patients receive the best possible care. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, hiking and dancing.

Dr. Tina Amir completed her undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences before attending dental school at Nova Southeastern University, from which she graduated in 2018. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Washington Dental Association, and she completes additional training every six months to stay up-to-date with advances in the dental field. She has practiced in the Yakima and Ellensburg areas since 2018. As a dentist, Dr. Amir is committed to advancing her skills in the areas of restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and oral surgery to better serve her patients. Her goal is to one day open her own practice. Outside the office, Dr. Amir enjoys biking and traveling.

Belen has been with our dental family here at Avanta Dental since April 2012. She is calm and professional in all situations and stays on top of even the simplest details to ensure that everyone keeps moving forward. Belen loves seeing our team members grow and improve, both as dental professionals and in their personal lives.

Belen has been in the dental field for over 10 years and has worked in many different areas of the office, from scheduling to assisting. She also keeps her certification as a dental assistant current. She is constantly looking for new ways to improve our team, especially in the way we communicate with our patients and with each other. Her personal growth and accomplishments with Avanta Dental are among the things she is most proud of in her life, and she has not done it alone! Her husband, parents and siblings are a constant help and encouragement, along with her coworkers, who have become like family and are fundamental keys to our success. While there are not enough pages to include and describe her entire family, Belen states, I have the BEST support system both in-office and out.

Emily joined our team in August 2019 with over 15 years of experience in customer service. She loves helping people make their dreams come true and achieve beautiful smiles, and she does everything she can to help our patients receive the treatment they need, including working with them to make their treatments financially manageable. Her ultimate goal is to enrich the lives of others. Emily and her husband, Bob, have one son, Dustin. Outside the office, Emily enjoys traveling with her family, hiking and camping.

Ana joined our team in October 2018 and works hard to make sure that all our patients are satisfied with the care they receive and to make their visits financially manageable as well as pleasant. Her favorite thing about being at Avanta Dental is the people she works with they are her family now.

Noemy graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1999 and attended Carter College, graduating with her degree in 2013. She joined our team in August 2013 and loves being part of a family-oriented practice where you can feel how much the owner, manager and team care. Noemy has extensive knowledge about accounts and is a problem solver. She loves a challenge, never gives up, and works diligently to find or create solutions for any problems she encounters.

Noemy is happy married to her husband, Steve, and has three beautiful daughters: Kimberly, April and Daynia. Outside of the office, her hobbies include decorating events, such as weddings and birthdays.

Eliana joined Avanta Dental in May 2018, and she enjoys being part of a team that is hardworking, full of team players and willing to try new things. Her attention to detail and positive attitude help keep our office running smoothly. Elianas hobbies include reading and going to coffee shops. She also has a cat.

Gabriela graduated from East Valley High School in 2016 and joined our dental family in March 2021. She works hard to create a strong relationship with our patients, helping them feel welcome and willing to return to continue treatment with our office. Gabriela appreciates how our team is one big, wild family and we get along well even when we disagree. Gabriela is the youngest of five siblings and has a 4-year-old son named Jayden. Her hobbies include hiking, dancing, cooking and going to music festivals, and when she is not at Avanta Dental or at her second job, she loves vacationing, spending time with her son and wine tasting.

Kaiya joined our team in March 2018 and loves our patients and her fellow team members. She has completed her associate degree and is in the process of completing her bachelor. Outside the office, Kaiya enjoys hiking, sleeping and food.

Kenia joined our team in February 2017, and she helps keep our office running smoothly with her thorough and detailed work and by keeping her department up-to-date. She enjoys the flexibility of her work and the opportunity to grow her knowledge in the dental field. Outside the office, she enjoys doing crafts and nails.

Jannet earned her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2017, joining our team in December that same year. She enjoys being part of a team and is a key part of providing preventive care to each patient who visits us. Jannet and her husband have one daughter, and in her free time, Jannet enjoys fishing, doing puzzles and crocheting.

Bertha graduated from Chart College in Pasco in 2015 and joined our dental family at Avanta Dental that same year. She loves that our office feels like a second home and a second family and can often be found taking on additional responsibilities and helping wherever is needed. Outside of the office, Berthas hobbies include tennis and shopping.

Nancy joined our dental family in September 2020 and is diligent in making sure all her patients are well taken care of and that their experience at Avanta Dental is positive. She loves nature, enjoys hiking, going on random trips and overall being adventurous. Nancys daughter is her motivation to be the best version of herself!

Odalis joined our team in March 2021. She enjoys learning new things, such as CEREC same-day dentistry and iTero Digital Scanning. She works quickly and diligently to care for our patients and assist with language translation for our doctors. When not in the office, Odalis enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring Washington, and spending time with family and friends.

Rene attended Charter College for his dental assisting certification and completed his CEREC training through the Sirona training program to learn how to provide same-day crowns and other restorations for our patients. He joined our team in July 2012 and enjoys letting his dental knowledge and experience shine. Rene is always looking for ways to learn, grow and improve himself. He has amazing parents and three wonderful sisters as well as a pitbull who is the baby of the family. When not in the office, Rene enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking and going to the gym.

Rogelio attended Highland High School, graduating in 2019, and is currently attending Yakima Valley College. He joined Avanta Dental in March 2021 and enjoys being able to be part of a large second family and home where he can work as a team with others to help patients receive the oral care they need. Rogelio is a team player and is dedicated to giving our patients the best treatment possible based on their individual needs. Rogelio is the middle child in a family of six. He says, its a lot of sweat and hard work, but at the end of the day, were one big crazy family who got one and another. We always got each others back when something occurs and the phrase Family over anything is probably clich, but its honest truth. His hobbies include tennis and volleyball.

Val completed her dental assisting certification through TriCities Dental Assisting School and joined our team in September 2016. She loves her job and being part of Avanta Dental because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the same mission of caring for our patients. Val is always found helping her coworkers in any way she can and bringing excellent dental care to her patients. She stays current with continuing dental education courses in order to help her patients maintain their dental health. Val is engaged, and her 5-year-old daughter is her bestie. When not in the office, Val enjoys hiking and going on long trips with her family.

Alyx attended the Tri-Cities Dental Assisting School, graduating in 2015, before joining our team. She loves helping create happy smiles and tries her best to be flexible and keep a positive attitude at all times.

Bianca joined our practice in 2020 and enjoys the teamwork in our office. She is dedicated to promoting a healthy work environment and to helping our patients feel comfortable throughout their time with us.

Itzel joined the Avanta Dental team in 2019. She enjoys being part of a team that is always there for you, and she coordinates well with her other team members to care for our patients and keep our office running smoothly. She always takes time to make sure that every member of our team feels appreciated.