Dr. Joseph Larsen grew up in a large family who loved spending time exploring the outdoors throughout the wonderful state of Utah. He grew up in Salt Lake City and was is the second of eight children. Some of his favorite childhood memories are centered on the backpacking trips he experienced. Dr. Larsen was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout rank and learned leadership skills throughout the process of earning this prestigious level. His love for outdoor adventure has continued with Dr. Larsen into adulthood. He has been able to have his own exciting experiences such as white water rafting as a Scoutmaster surrounded by young men who are looking to him as an example.
When Dr. Larsen was growing up he had many positive experiences with his childhood dentist and orthodontist. Those experiences inspired him to go into dentistry. As a focused and determined student, Dr. Larsen was driven to do his very best and was successful at making the very most of his experience at the renowned Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Larsen is married with five children. He enjoys being a father, always looking forward to the hugs from his kids when he walks in the door from work.
Spending time with family is his greatest joy. If he is not spending time with all of his children and his wife, Dr. Larsen can be found outside enjoying some fly-fishing or maybe a nice game of golf. He enjoys outdoor photography and capturing wonderful images from hiking and camping trips with his family.
Dr. Jyoti Farwaha was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved with her family to New Jersey when she was 16. Having able to train and obtain her Dental Medicine Degree at the prestigious Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey was an advantage being close to home and her family. She then pursued advanced training at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to gain further experience in the field of general dentistry. At the completion of her training, she moved to San Francisco, California to be with her husband while he was training as a surgeon. She practiced in the Mission and Financial districts, creating strong relationships with her patients and garnering valuable experience in adult general and cosmetic dentistry. After 5 wonderful years living in downtown San Francisco and enjoying the variety of food the city had to offer, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee and grew to love good old country music. She worked predominantly with children serving dental care for the underprivileged community.
Throughout her career, she has gained a broad and diverse clinical background from working with various patient populations in different practice settings. This experience allows her to achieve efficient, effective results for her patients.She believes the most important factor in achieving successful outcomes is communication so she works hard to ensure her patients have a clear understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan. She works hard to educate and counsel her patients because she believes that awareness of our dental health can prevent future problems. She creates individualized treatment plans for her patients, and she will discuss in detail the pros and cons of each option. Dr. Farwaha never stops learning and stays up to date with the current literature and technology by taking courses. This allows her to offer her patients the most progressive care to maximize successful outcomes. Dr. Farwaha has been awarded the distinction of Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and is pursuing her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
Being new to Tucson, she is acclimating well to Arizona and enjoying the scenic views and sunsets. Her hobbies include watching tennis, enjoying hiking on the weekends, traveling and especially spending time with her family. She and her husband recently welcomed a baby boy, and they are enjoying the joys of parenthood.
I moved to Tucson in the fall of 2017 from The Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. I have been working in the dental field since 1999 and have loved every minute! From working with the patients, working with finances, insurance and overall health I truly found a forever home in the world of Dentistry. On weekends I spend my time watching sports, riding quads and hiking with Moose Dog!
I was born and raised here in Tucson. I graduated high school in 2004 from CDO and Dental assisting school in 2006. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with. I feel very blessed. I have a daughter she is 8. She definitely keeps me going each and every day. I enjoy being outdoors especially during fall. I also enjoy running and going to the gym. I love spending time with my family and friends, having new adventures and making memories with them.
I was born and raised in Mexico. I moved here to Tucson with my husband and I studied and became a dental assistant 2 years ago. Working as a dental assistant has given me much joy, especially when I see how happy patients can be with a new smile! I love to exercise, spend time with friends on the weekends, and go to Mexico to visit my family and obviously eat some tacos!
I am a Tucson native with 2 amazing kiddos! I graduated from Pima Community College in 2015 with my Associates in Dental Hygiene and started to work! My passion for others smiles and overall oral health is what led me to pursue the dental field. After work I love going to the gym, being outdoors and doing various activities with my kids. I am so happy to have found my forever home here at Oro Valley Dental Arts!
Moved here from Michigan in June of 2020. I live with my husband and our newest addition Scooby! I have been working in the dental field since 2014. I absolutely love engaging with our patients and educating them on oral healthcare! On the weekends you can always find me in the kitchen baking or getting creative.
I have been a dental hygienist for 20 years. Before getting my hygiene degree in 2001 I worked in dental offices as a chairside assistant and office administrator. As a hygienist, I enjoy working with patients in achieving their individual health goals. I like to share knowledge and partner with them to implement skills and tools to use at home for optimal results. When I am not working I enjoy camping and spending time outdoors with my husband of over 30 years and our Golden Retriever. When possible, I like to go to Glendale for an Arizona Cardinal home game each year.
When you first walk into our dental office you will experience world-class service with technology that is a cut above all the rest. You will notice right away that our highest priority is to ensure your comfort and confidence in your dental care plan. We exceed all expectations when it comes to general safety standard required by law and we make it a point to treat you like family so that you will feel as comfortable as if you were at home.
We understand the importance of affordable dental care and we have extensive experience with insurance needs. We are happy to evaluate your insurance coverage and help develop a financial plan you can afford according to your dental needs. If you or someone in your family will need a more extensive treatment we are happy to work out a payment plan with a well-defined long-term plan for you to consider. We can take payments from you as scheduled conveniently by credit card, cash or personal check.