Dr. John Culp graduated from Temple University with his Doctor of Medicine in 1992. His love and care for children led him to pursue a specialist degree in Pediatric Dentistry which he received from Baylor University College of Dentistry in 1994. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. As Ahwatukees first pediatric dentist, Dr. Culp has been serving the community by providing the highest comprehensive dental care to his patients for over eighteen years. He has a sincere interest in providing the highest quality care with special attention paid to maintaining comfort and providing the educationnecessary for families to make healthy dental choices.

Dr. Culps strong desire for knowledge sets him apart as a lifelong learner who continuously strives to improve himself for the benefit of his patients. Through conference attendance as well as the reading of dental journals and other dental publications he continues to educate himself with the newest advancements in the dental field.

Life away from the Jungle is shared with his family which includes his wife, Karen and their three sons. He actively supports his childrens recreational activities and enjoys ice hockey and cycling in his free time.

Born and raised in Arizona, Dr. Ivanhoe grew up in Chandler. He attended Corona del Sol High School, and continued on to Arizona State University, where he graduated with honors in kinesiology. He moved across the country to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Following his childhood dream of being an orthodontist, he then relocated to Portland, Oregon where he completed his orthodontics residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Life came full circle when he moved back to the Valley of the Sun. He cherishes being close to family, and feels fortunate to give back to the community that provided him so much. Dr. Ivanhoe loves working with patients and parents to construct beautiful and healthy smiles. Nothing makes him happier than seeing his patients beaming with confidence and smiling from ear to ear. Dr. Ivanhoe is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. When hes not straightening teeth, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Rachel, and their dog, Valentine, as well as being with family, traveling, hiking, camping, eating, and just about anything involving sports.

Dr. Bryan D. Jennings received his M.S. in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University in 1983 and owned his own practice for over 35 years. Dr. Jennings was also an instructor at the University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio for 19 years during his career in Texas. Serving the community has always been important to Dr. Jennings and most recently has found joy by working with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Dr. Jennings moved to Arizona with his wife, Yolanda, a few years ago to be closer to their family. When he is away from the office, Dr. Jennings and his family enjoy many different activities. Some of Dr. Jennings favorite hobbies are swimming, hiking, traveling, playing music, and being involved with his church. Everyone at Jungle Roots was thrilled to have Dr. Jennings join our team of doctors.

Jason Brady, DMD started his career as a civil engineer designing subdivisions and site plans for commercial buildings. He completed his undergraduate dental degree at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2010. During dental school, he created and implemented an electronic materials request form, quality assurance program and database, and programs to track correspondence between clinical disciplines. He completed a 26-month hospital and private practice based residency in Anesthesia at the University of California Los Angeles in 2012. He is a member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists and a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is also a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and a Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is also involved with education and holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of Southern California and teaches continuing education courses at Oregon Health & Science University. He is often called to give lectures at various organizations throughout the United States and Canada. He practices dental anesthesia in Arizona and Southern California. Dr. Brady lives in Gilbert with his wife and their four sons

At Jungle Roots Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics, our entire office revolves around fulfilling our mission of providing the highest quality, comprehensive childrens dental care experience available. We work hard to ensure that your child feels their dental home is safe, exciting, soothing, and comfortable. This intentional, child-friendly space, matched with Dr. Culps expertise, helps provide your child with the dental care they need to keep them confident and healthy.

We believe that if your childs visit to the dentist is positive and fun-filled they will want to return for their periodic visits. The office environment at Jungle Roots is unique and fun - Dr. Culp is the originator of the themed kids dental office in the Phoenix area and his innovative approach led to our jungle-themed office. It is part of our genuine effort to create a space for children that is fun, exciting and entertaining, so they can (almost) forget they are at the dentist!

Dr. Culp practices dentistry in a conservative way, focusing on education and prevention rather than treatment.At Jungle Roots Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics, we recognizeyour childsneed to be comfortable. Through Dr. Culps Pediatric training, we can offer safe and effective techniques that are specifically designed to alleviate fear and discomfort during procedures. Our goal is to make your childs dental treatment a positive experience to encourage trust and cooperation.The ways in which we care for kids can be categorized into three important areas: prevention, treatment, and safe and effective sedation techniques.

From our paperless office to digital x-rays and upcoming technological advances that we are almost ready to release, we are excited to use the best, proven technical solutions at Jungle Roots.Dr. Culp is careful to choose technological advances that truly benefit the patient and create a fully integrated solution to patient care at ourPhoenix office.

At Jungle Roots, our goal is to make the financial, insurance, and scheduling processes as easy as possible! We encourage an open dialogue with our team so we can best work with you on financial, insurance, and scheduling matters for your family.