Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime.
We are caring, skilled professionals, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care. We want all our patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their dental health care, from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage.
Dr. Walker is a 1985 graduate of The University of Nebraska Dental School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska and Canal Zone College in Panama. He spent 3 years on active duty with the U.S. Army at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona continuing his training in oral surgery, trauma and family care. Dr. Walker served 6 years in the Army Reserve providing care to soldiers and serving during humanitarian missions.
Dr. Walkerspendsmany hours per year continuing his dental education by improving his skills and learning new dental techniques to serve his patients. Changing patient'slives by increasing their smile confidence through cosmetic dentistry is a passion of his. Dr. Walker has attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Cosmetic Dentistry and numerous courses with dentistry's top cosmetic surgeons. He does an analysis of new procedures and techniquesusing hisexperience to guide his dental decisions. Every patient's comfort, treatment and dental desire is his priority. With 33 years of experience, Dr. Walker loves providing dental care to his very special and unique patients!
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goalyour utmost comfort! We feel its important that you understand the treatment that youll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Kasieresides in Ahwatukee with her husband, Jim, and daughters, Kennedy and Charli. She's from Michigan but haslived in Arizona for over 30 years. She has been amember of Dr. Walker's team for 13 years. Kasie lives by the creed of treating others as she would like to be treated and to never take a patient for granted. That means you will always be greeted with an enthusiastic smile and will probably find yourself laughing through your dental visit with Kasie!
Michelle worked with Dr. Walker years ago, moved to Australia with her family, and returned to Arizona in 2017. She is a ray of sunshine with exceptional communication and dental hygiene skills. Michelle lives in Ahwatukee with her husband, Jim and their 3 children. She's a native Arizonian and an avid pickleball player!
Reneemoved to Arizona 20+ years ago from New York City. She worked with Dr. Walker for years filling in when our other dental hygienists took vacation. We are thrilled that Renee was able to join us in 2020 with a regular schedule. Renee and her son, Jordan, reside in Ahwatukee.
Jessica is an Arizona native andalso resides in Phoenix with her husband, Marcus and children, Jade & Hayden. They love to play volleyball, softball, hit the batting cages andrelax on the beach in Rocky Pointe. She started her career with Dr. Walker 15 years ago as an intern after graduating from the Rio Salado College Dental Assisting Program. Her easy going personality, her ability to think like a dentist and to help patients feel at ease make her an outstanding chairside assistant. Jessica loves cheering on the Steelers during football season, working out and visiting family in Kayenta, AZ.
Kelly our office manager and jack-of-all-trades, has been married to Dr. Walker for 35 years and lives in Ahwatukee. She loves spending free time on interior design, reading and traveling with Dr. Walker. The lights of her life aretheir son Chris and his wife, Michelle, and grandchildren, Rose and Reese, Mhya & Miles. You can always find Kelly with a phone at her ear or helping patients understand their diagnosis, dentaltreatment and insurance participation. As a child she was fearful of the dentist so she knows it takes patience, understanding,exceptional skill and a kind heart to turn a fearful patient into an advocate for their own dental health. 'It happens here every day!'
KasiePape, RDH resides in Ahwatukee with her husband, Jim, and daughters, Kennedy and Charli. She's from Michigan but haslived in Arizona for over 30 years. She has been amember of Dr. Walker's team for 13 years. Kasie lives by the creed of treating others as she would like to be treated and to never take a patient for granted. That means you will always be greeted with an enthusiastic smile and will probably find yourself laughing through your dental visit with Kasie!
Michelle Barnett, RDH worked with Dr. Walker years ago, moved to Australia with her family, and returned to Arizona in 2017. She is a ray of sunshine with exceptional communication and dental hygiene skills. Michelle lives in Ahwatukee with her husband, Jim and their 3 children. She's a native Arizonian and an avid pickleball player!
Renee Britton, RDH moved to Arizona 20+ years ago from New York City. She worked with Dr. Walker for years filling in when our other dental hygienists took vacation. We are thrilled that Renee was able to join us in 2020 with a regular schedule. Renee and her son, Jordan, reside in Ahwatukee.
Jessicais an Arizona native and also resides in Phoenix with her husband, Marcus and children, Jade & Hayden. They love to play volleyball, softball, hit the batting cages andrelax on the beach in Rocky Pointe. She started her career with Dr. Walker 15 years ago as an intern after graduating from the Rio Salado College Dental Assisting Program. Her easy going personality, her ability to think like a dentist and to help patients feel at ease make her an outstanding chairside assistant. Jessica loves cheering on the Steelers during football season, working out and visiting family in Kayenta, AZ.
Kelly, our office manager and jack-of-all-trades, has been married to Dr. Walker for 35 years and lives in Ahwatukee. She loves spending free time on interior design, reading and traveling with Dr. Walker. The lights of her life aretheir son Chris and his wife, Michelle, and grandchildren, Rose and Reese, Mhya & Miles. You can always find Kelly with a phone at her ear or helping patients understand their diagnosis, dentaltreatment and insurance participation. As a child she was fearful of the dentist so she knows it takes patience, understanding,exceptional skill and a kind heart to turn a fearful patient into an advocate for their own dental health. 'It happens here every day!'
