Stephen Garner, DMD Dr. Garner grew up in a small town in northern Idaho. He started his undergraduate studies at Boise State but decided to finish at Northern Arizona University, where he received his BA in Spanish with a minor in biology. Dr. Garner received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. His wife, Gretchen, is a native of Yuma and the two of them decided to come back to her roots to start a dental practice and raise a family. Dr. Garner is currently a member of the Yuma Dental Study Club, the Academy of General Dentistry, Southern Arizona Dental Society, Arizona Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
Thor G. Thorson, DDS Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Thorson attended Northern Arizona University where he obtained a bachelors degree in political science with a minor in chemistry. After graduation, Dr. Thorson relocated to the Midwest to attend the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Thorson then practiced dentistry in rainy Oregon as part of a group practice. In August of 2009, Dr. Thorson moved to Yuma and has been enjoying the sun ever since. Dr. Thorson is active in the Yuma Dental Study Club and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Southern Arizona Dental Society, Arizona Dental Association and the American Dental Association. His wife, Katie, is also a Yuma native and they have five children.
Brittany Hancock Brittany graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene from Utah State and the Utah College of Dental Hygiene. She has been part of our team since 2016. Brittany loves our awesome patients and enjoys being part of such a great team.
Eryn Eryn graduated from NAU with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. She then attended the Rio Salado Dental Hygiene School to become a dental hygienist. She joined Gila Ridge Dental in 2016 and has over 23 years of experience in the dental field. She works hard to create an environment where our patients can feel comfortable and to develop a relationship with each patient she meets. Eryns favorite thing about being part of our practice is working with kind doctors and an energetic team.
Donna Donna joined our team in 2009 and has over 19 years of experience in the dental field. She graduated from Santa Fe High School and completed her vocational training as a dental assistant in Santa Fe. She has great bosses and enjoys being part of a practice that cares for both patients and employees. She finds caring for our patients to be very rewarding. Donna is dedicated to providing outstanding care to each person she meets.
Gregoria Gregoria joined Gila Ridge Dental in 2017. She has over 20 years of experience as a dental assistant and is certified in X-rays and coronal polishing. She is always learning something new and helping our dentists and patients achieve their goals.
Crystal Crystal graduated in 2010 from the American Institute of Dental Assisting School and is certified as a PRF dental phlebotomist as well as a dental assistant. She joined our team in 2017 and has over nine years of experience in the dental field. She enjoys comforting our patients and using her extensive knowledge and skills to help in all areas of our office. Crystal enjoys being part of a team that is passionate about providing quality dental services to our patients.
Jane Jane is originally from Pico Rivera, California, and has over 19 years of experience in the dental field. She enjoys being part of a team that gets along well and works together to help provide our patients with quality care. Jane has three children, two stepdaughters and two grandchildren. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and bowling.
