Dr. Ryan Tuinstra has been practicing dentistry in Flagstaff since 2017. As a native Arizonan, he attended Arizona State University for his undergraduate degree. Subsequently, he went to the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr.Tuinstra and his wife Courtney moved back to Flagstaff, Courtney's hometown. The couple recently welcomed their beautiful daughter Briar to their family. Rounding out their household is Flagstaff local celebrity Harlow, the lazy, 100lb Bernese Mountain Dog. In his personal time, you can find Dr. Tuinstra skiing, fly-fishing, and golfing. He is an avid hockey and college football fan and roots for the Coyotes, Lumberjacks, and Sun Devils.

In March of 2020, Dr. Tuinstra purchased High Country Family Dentistry from Dr. Kurt Geisel. Dr Tuinstra takes pride in providing all patients with high-quality, comprehensive dental care. He believes in offering cutting-edge technology to enhance the patient experience in the dental office. He is dedicated to excellence and quality continuing education, regularly attends workshops at both Spear Education and CEREC Doctors in Scottsdale, and has trained extensively with well-regarded doctors in Endodontics and Implantology. Dr. Tuinstra is a Faculty Club Member of the Spear Institute as well as an Academy Member of CEREC Doctors.

Dr. Tuinstra believes that excellence in dentistry begins with careful co-diagnosis and treatment planning to establish and achieve the specific goals of each patient. He wants each patient to feel they are making informed and knowledgeable decisions with regards to their oral health. Our team is full of caring, skilled professionals who are dedicated to the needs of each individual patient. Together, we will create a customized strategy for lifelong oral health for each patient. We look forward to each patient feeling as if they are a part of our own family!

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 families of patients. Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal: your utmost comfort! We feel its crucial for you to understand the treatment youll be receiving so 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.

Hello Flagstaff, my name is Farrah. I have worked as a dental assistant for 18 years. I had the privilege to be trained on the job. I absolutely love working at High Country Family Dentistry, my home away from home, because we have a wonderful team who are genuinely thoughtful and caring. In my spare time you can find me exploring Arizona outdoors with my daughter and friends.

Hi, Im Amanda. I have worked in the dental field for 11 years. I graduated from NAUs Dental Hygiene Program in 2014 and have been working at High Country Family Dentistry for almost 6 years. My favorite part of working here is that we all feel like family and the close bond we have with our patients. In my spare time, my husband and I enjoy traveling to new places and experiencing the local culture. I also like to dabble in photography.

My name is Anna, I have worked at High Country Family Dentistry since 2020 as a hygienist since 2014. Before I went to hygiene school, I was a dental assistant for 3 years. I grew up in Flagstaff and later attended NAU where I received a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Biology and then went back for my B.S. in Dental Hygiene. My favorite part of working at High Country is being a part of not only a compassionate but highly qualified team. In my free time I enjoy cooking and playing disc golf with my family and our dog Rey.

Hi, Im Alicia, your friendly scheduling coordinator. I have been a proud resident of Flagstaff since 2014 and have worked in the dental field for more than 10 years. I adore my job and my talented team and am so fortunate to work for an amazing boss! I find much gratification in my position and enjoy interacting with our patients. I am blessed with 4 outstanding children, all girls, that always inspire me and continue to amaze me. In my spare time, I also umpire baseball locally and in Phoenix, which keeps me young!

Hello, my name is Claudia and Im the Financial Coordinator at High Country Family Dentistry. I have worked in the dental field for 15 years. I was born and raised in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ. What I love the most about my job is getting to meet all the amazing patients and hearing all their wonderful stories. I have three awesome kids that keep me busy. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and watching football, especially when the Cardinals are playing!

My name is April, I have enjoyed working in the dental field for 7 years. I attended Chaffey College Registered Dental Assisting Program in southern California. I love the family-oriented atmosphere we create here for our patients. In my free time I appreciate being in nature gardening, hiking, playing the piano and reading. Most of all I truly cherish my time with friends and family.