Dentistry has been a lifelong interest for Dr. Austin. He says, I was fascinated with dentistry the very first time I went to a dentist, and when I was finishing college it was the profession I most wanted to pursue. Dr. Austin left his home in Santa Paula, California to attend Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. While there he married his wife Nancy and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. They moved to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa School of Dentistry. Dr. Austin achieved high honors in dental school and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, for outstanding academic and clinical achievement. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and also obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Family LifeAccording to Dr. Austin, much of his success can be attributed to his wonderful, supportive wife Nancy. They have been married since 1980 and have four children and several grandchildren. He enjoys fishing, gardening, baseball, serving his church and spending time with his family. As for his black belt in Taekwondo? He says, I obtained that to protect myself from my three sons who also enjoy the martial arts.
Why I do what I do?Dr. Austin looks forward to coming to work every day because he feels the profession of oral surgery is a wonderful combination of science and art. I love how dentistry and my specialty, in particular, combine facial form and function with the beauty of a smile. Dr. Austin has had the opportunity to serve on medical/dental missions to Honduras and Mexico.
A Mesa native, Dr. Boyse was inspired to pursue dentistry by a sense of community. Growing up, I was surrounded by excellent dentists who were able to serve their communities. Through their influence, I decided that dentistry would give me the opportunity to serve the people of the community where I grew up. He graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency in Rochester, New York. He became Board Certified in 2005 through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Family LifeDr. Boyse and his wife Tracy, also an Arizona native, live in Gilbert with their five children. The family stays busy with a number of activities, including sports, camping, and water sports. Dr. Boyse says, When we are home, our interests revolve around getting our children to their sporting events, music lessons, and serving in our church. Dr. Boyse has a passion for implant dentistry, and much of his time out of the office is spent on continuing education both as a participant and as a lecturer. He is a respected speaker, lecturing for Biomet 3i and helping to educate dentists across the nation on topics ranging from dental implants to providing exceptional patient care.
Why I do what I do?Dr. Boyse loves his profession because it gives him the opportunity to improve peoples lives and be involved in the dental community. We have a community of great dentists in the Phoenix area, and it is a pleasure to be a part of their dental team. When I see people who are so embarrassed of their teeth that they avoid smiling, it gives me joy to help them regain their confidence to smile, laugh, and eat the foods they love.
Dr. Romneys determination to use his skills to help others and his dedication to advancement through education are perfectly suited to AZ Maxs mission to provide unsurpassed service and care to our patients.
A Mesa native, Dr. Romney graduated from the Valleys very own Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health at A.T. Still University in 2010, and was the first graduate of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital the first such program offered in the state of Arizona. After completing his residency, Dr. Romney stayed on as an attending doctor, instructing residents and dental students in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Romney recalls being awakened at 3 a.m. when he was 16 years old by his father, who said Greg, I know that you love people and I think that you will be happiest if you work in something that will allow you to helpmake sure you educate yourself so that you can always be a help to those around you. This encouragement (especially at 3 a.m.) greatly affected the young Dr. Romney.
Dr. Romney knows that it can be difficult for people to seek surgical care. He heeds his fathers advice to help those around him by working with his team to make every effort to help patients feel comfortable.
As a young man growing up in Provo, Utah, Dr. Bradley Porter was first introduced to the practice of oral surgery during a visit to his best friends uncle. He says, After observing his practice, I knew it was what I wanted to do. His determination to become an oral surgeon remained with him through his undergraduate years at Brigham Young University and helped him excel in his studies at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society. He remained at the University of Iowa to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Family LifeDr. Porter and his wife Jan were married in 1980. They have five children and several grandchildren. Their family has enjoyed traveling together to Hawaii, Ireland, and Australia. Dr. Porter is also an accomplished athlete, having completed numerous Ironman triathlons, including the World Championship in Hawaii as well as the Boston Marathon. He also enjoys mountaineering and has climbed some of the tallest mountains in the world.
Why I do what I do?Dr. Porter explains, I love oral surgery because of the variety of procedures I am able to perform from minor surgical procedures to major reconstructive cases. I get a lot of satisfaction from changing patients lives for the better.
Dr. Porter has held Board Certification since 1993 through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. For him, Oral surgery is not just a job I cant imagine myself doing anything other than being an oral surgeon. Even at home he has been called upon to stitch up cuts for the neighborhood children. Once, he came to the rescue of a neighbors dog that had been hit by a car. He says, People trust me and know I have their best interests at heart.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 543 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMaria Vasquez
a year ago
I was taken care of at every moment. Thank you Dr. Porter for making me feel comfortable and listening to me. Thank you very much.
Haris Khan Niazi
a year ago
Dr. Bradley Porter and his team assisted with my wisdom tooth extraction and did a wonderful job. Very professional bedside manner and helpful post operation instructions to aid recovery!
Claudia Naumann
2 years ago
The office at AZMAX has it together. I've always gotten an appointment at my convenience and they are so good at communicating in a timely way if any changes are needed. Thank you so much.
Michael Raby
2 years ago
Az Max Surgeons are wonderful. I had them remove the wisdom teeth on both kids, and my sons had advance surgery for orthodontist purposes. Not only did the doctor do outstanding work, but he, and his staff, took great care of my son. We are very happy with them.
Rechelle Moran
2 years ago
AZ Max, Dr. Porter, and his staff have always been competent, professional, friendly and helpful. Recently my daughter had all 4 of her wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Porter showed he's skilled and experienced once again. Dr. Porter was also caring and let me stay until my daughter was asleep because she started crying from fear of the anesthesia. She was just fine, recovered quickly and she had only one minor thing happen...an allergic reaction to the antibiotics which made her sick. They were very helpful on the phone to resolve the issue quickly. AZ Max was professional, friendly & helpful from the consultation all the way through to recovery. They were available and always willing to help when I called with questions or concerns. All my kids get their wisdom teeth out here, and we have only had good experiences with this office. I highly recommend AZ Max and Dr. Porter.
Carmen Benford
2 years ago
I had recently returned from a trip and forgot I had an appointment. AZ Max called me that I had missed it and scheduled me for the next day. I was just two weeks away from finishing my dental implant process so to have them schedule me so quickly was wonderful. When I arrived, Dr. Austen not only explained what this final process was going to be, but answered all the questions I had. I have a tendency to get quite nervous with dental procedures but having Dr. Austen and staff be so positive was very reassuring.
Maren Bevell
2 years ago
Had a positive experience from when we walked in the door. Front office staff at the Brown Rd office were very sweet and welcoming. The male assistant(can't remember his name) helped put my daughters nerves to rest and made her feel comfortable. Dr Porter was great, so professional and answered our questions thoroughly. Highly recommend this office.
Jenna Harding
2 years ago
I had a very welcoming and comforting experience having my wisdom teeth removed here! All the doctors and assistants are super friendly and truly care about their work. I highly recommend AZ max surgeons!
Kelly Esselman
2 years ago
Staff and dentist are super friendly and professional, however be aware that AZ Max specializes in implants and they will push implants. I was hoping for a consult on all of my options and that didn't happen. From the first moment I sat in the chair there was an assumption you will do an implant. Also they require full payment upfront before any work is done. I can see paying 1/2 but full payment felt excessive to me. I've never had to pay something in full before any work was completed. If you know an implant is what you want and your OK with their payment requirement, than I'd highly recommend them, the procedure and process was otherwise amazing.
Eric Hamm
2 years ago
AZ Max has a very professional and efficient staff. Dr. Austin is the best dentist that I've ever gone to for care.
Candy Hunt
2 years ago
Dr Porter is so kind and knowledgeable. My fav doc. By far
Mary Seamandel
2 years ago
Everyone was great. The assistant to the Dr were very professional and very congenial. I left with a comfortable feeling regarding my upcoming procedure.
Charlie Palumbo
2 years ago
Well run and seamless experience
Norman Paulsrud
2 years ago
Dr. Austin at AZ Max is outstanding. The entire staff is great, too. I highly recommend!
Joslyn Hatch
2 years ago
They really knew what they were doing and they were straight to the point. I went for a consultation and they explained everything well and they got me in super quick to have my wisdom teeth out. Plus there wasn't a lot of waiting around in the office. And it was very affordable!
Cindy Eddy
2 years ago
Dr. Austin @ AZ Max and his staff are absolutely outstanding. They are so caring and they definitely go out of their way to give their patients the best care possible. I have experienced this every time I am there. In need of a procedure; Dr. Austin personally went over, on my behalf, to my General Dentist just to discuss the best care plan for me; his patient. Dr. Austin's practice is also surrounded by a dental community that is so caring that they assist one another when needed. I was in need of a mouth guard to help with the above mentioned procedure and this dental community was happy to help and created one for me at quick notice. These are just a couple examples of the care this Practice takes in providing for their patients. I am truly thankful for AZ Max, Dr. Austin, the Staff, and their Dental Community.
Shawn Hayes
2 years ago
Had my wisdom teeth removed, staff were very friendly and nice. Operation was painless, and they've answered any question I've had about the recovery process.
Peggy Thomas
2 years ago
Office staff and dental assistants were great, actually fun!! I know, who has fun at the dentist office?? Well I did ;-))
jmezosi
2 years ago
Amazing and caring folks!
Leah Westover
2 years ago
They were great with my daughter and her surgery. They kept her calm and checked on her afterward.
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