Dr. Joe Creech grew up in a small farming community in Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry and completed his residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Dr. Creech is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and served as both a Director and the President of the Board in 2009-15. During his tenure on the Board, he was the Chairman of the examination process that certifies all pediatric dental specialists.
He is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and the Director of the Pediatric Dentistry department. He has been honored with multiple awards from his students in recognition of his teaching. He was recently presented the Living Tribute Award by the Alumni of the dental school. The first time this award has been presented.
Dr. Bradford Ball was born and raised in Orange County, California. His parents moved to Utah when he was 14, where he attended high school and college, graduating from Dixie State College and Utah State University. He attended dental school at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry. His training in Pediatric Dentistry was then completed at the Primary Childrens Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Ball moved to Gilbert in 1988 and joined Pediatric Dental Specialists.
After graduating from dental school at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Dr. Kimberly Sherrill moved to Seattle to practice general dentistry. She then relocated to Charleston, South Carolina to complete her pediatric residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Originally from Seattle, Dr. Charlie Clark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. During this time he spent a year living abroad studying at the University of Granada in southern Spain. He graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in 2007 and then completed his residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin.
Dr. Clark is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He currently serves on the board of directors for several local organizations, including Esperanca, the Arizona Dental Foundation, and the Arizona Community Dental Clinic. His passion for travel and service takes him to Guatemala every year to operate a dental clinic in the town of Comitancillo with Canadian-based Dentistry For All.
Dr. Joe Creech III was raised in Gilbert. He received his undergraduate education from Northern Arizona University and graduated from Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in 2014. Prior to enrolling in dental school, he volunteered at the Childrens Dental Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul and shadowed his father in our dental practice. It was these experiences that fueled his interest in pediatric patient care. Joe completed his pediatric dental residency through NYU/Lutheran-Tucson.
Joes hobbies include camping, traveling, and experiencing new cuisine. He is a pretty good cook himself and loves to try new things. He is excited to join PDS and continue the legacy of great dental care for our patients and the opportunity to give back to his Arizona community.
Dr. Dawn Pruzansky was born and raised in New Jersey and received her Bachelor degree in Biology from New York University. Before attending dental school, Dr. Pruzansky was involved in basic science research at both New York University College of Dentistry and Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. During this time, she published several pieces regarding mitochondrial apoptosis. She then attended UMDNJ New Jersey Dental School, where she received her DMD degree. After graduation, she was accepted into the Orthodontic residency program at New York University College of Dentistry and received her orthodontic certification. Dr. Pruzansky started practicing orthodontics in the NY-NJ-PA area. She and her family relocated to Phoenix in 2013, and, until recently, she was the Administrative Director and an Assistant Professor of the postgraduate orthodontic program at ASDOH in Mesa. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and its Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists constituency. She is the immediate past President of the Arizona State Orthodontic Association and a member of the Arizona State Dental Association, Arizona Orthodontic Study Club, World Federation of Orthodontists, and the American Dental Association. She plays an active role in the AZDA by serving on the Editorial board for their monthly publication, Inscriptions, and serves as a CADS board member. She has published several articles in orthodontic journals as well as co-authored four chapters in orthodontic textbooks. Dr. Pruzansky spends most of her free time with her husband, two young children and chocolate Labrador. She enjoys painting with her kids, reading, movies, and trying new restaurants. If you know of any authentic Italian restaurants in the valley, she would love to know about them.
