As the founder and sole owner of Desert Shores Dentistry, I strive to provide my patients with exceptional dental care and the most up-to-date equipment that the industry offers. The Desert Shores Dentistry staff and I treat our patients with great care and compassion and ensure that our patients dental health is maintained and at its best. In order to ensure that our patients dental health needs are continuously met, each patient is provided with an individualized care plan that is custom tailored to meet their specific needs. My goal is to provide my patients with a low stress environment, in which they can maintain their dental health without feeling anxious or worried. We hope that our patients will feel welcomed into our office and will have an enjoyable and relaxing experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Dr. Bradley J. Sandvik graduated in 1996 with honors from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana obtaining a Bachelor of Science in biology. During his undergraduate years, he was selected and inducted into both the Mortar Board Honors Society and the Order of Omega Honors Society. He was also honored with the Montana State University Alumni Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence.

Dr. Sandvik furthered his education by obtaining a doctorate in dental medicine from Oregon Health Sciences University in 2001, graduating with high honors and clinical honors. Only one of a select few, Dr. Sandvik was inducted into the Omicron Alpha Upsilon Dental Honors Society. At graduation, he was bestowed the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Award and the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontics Dr. Fred E. Gulick Memorial Award.

Rather than go directly into private practice at this point, Dr. Sandvik pursued and was selected for a highly competitive residency program, entering the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program in San Antonio, Texas. During his residency, Dr. Sandvik received extensive training in complex restorative and esthetic dentistry, periodontal and oral surgery, advanced endodontics, and implant dentistry. Upon completion of rotations in the hospital anesthesia department and the operating room, Dr. Sandvik became certified in providing IV conscious sedation for use in the dental environment.

After completing his AEGD residency, Dr. Sandvik relocated to Phoenix where he strengthened his abilities as a general dentist by becoming an associated dentist at Cactus Family Dentistry and Legacy Dental Group with his close friend and colleague, Dr. Louis Core. In December of 2004, he became the founder and sole owner of Desert Shores Dentistry in Ahwatukee, where he resides with his family.

In April of 2007, Dr. Sandvik was presented with the Spirit of Compassion Award by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Arizona for his volunteer work with the victims of crime. He has also worked with the Give Kids a Smile program, a volunteer effort of practicing dentists through the American Dental Association.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sandvik has continued his pursuit of knowledge as a member and active participant in many dental organizations and study clubs. He holds memberships in the American Dental Association, Arizona State Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is an also active participant in Spears Study Club and the Foothills study club and logs over one hundred hours of continuing education annually.

Not only does he study what others have to teach, but he, too, shares what he knows with other dentists. Dr. Sandvik has given lectures pertaining to emergency medical management, complex implant restorative, esthetic restorative care, and advanced restorative treatment techniques. Most recently, he lectured to the Southern California Academy of General Dentistry and the Western Society of Periodontology and has been invited back to speak again this coming February.

In 2007, Dr. Sandvik became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor earned by fewer than seven percent of practicing dentists in the United States. Since that time, he has been working diligently towards obtaining his Mastership in the Academy and plans on being eligible for the award in 2012.

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.