Meet the Dentist

Dr. Nicole Saldua is a Scottsdale cosmetic and general dentist who mixes strong clinical training with a warm, down-to-earth style that instantly puts patients at ease.  A graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Dr. Saldua is skilled in cosmetic treatments like veneers, whitening and Invisalign, along with comprehensive general dentistry and oral surgery.  She’s also refreshi...

Dr. Neal Johnson is a dental anesthesiologist and problem-solver with a passion for making dentistry accessible to every patient, especially children and those with special needs. With a PhD in microbiology, a DDS, and an MBA from UC Berkeley, he blends clinical expertise with business insight to bring safe, efficient anesthesia care to families across Southern and Central California. Known for hi...

Dr. Vajahat Yar Khan isn’t your average pediatric dentist—he’s reimagining what a calm, connected dental experience looks like for kids and their parents. Based in Houston, Dr. Khan combines clinical expertise with a genuine love for helping children feel at ease, transforming what could be a stressful visit into something smooth, positive, and even fun. Blending empathy with innovation, he’s alwa...

Dr. Mark Thoreson is more than a dentist—he’s an innovator redefining what patient comfort feels like. Raised in a family of doctors, he learned early on that trust, empathy, and communication are the foundation of great care. That perspective now guides everything he does in and out of the operatory. Blending clinical expertise with entrepreneurial spirit, Dr. Thoreson developed the Inflatrix, a...

Dr. Ben Javid isn’t just a dentist—he’s an advocate for patient empowerment and a critic of outdated dental practices. He challenges the use of mercury fillings and fluoride due to their potential health risks, instead promoting holistic, biologically based alternatives that support overall wellness with minimal toxicity. His journey began in cosmetic dentistry, but over time, he shifted his focus...

Dr. Joshua Rub’s personable, genuine personality makes going to the dentist peaceful and enjoyable for his patients, and his approach to dentistry is thorough and comprehensive. Currently dividing his time between Midtown Manhattan Dental Arts and a Medicaid clinic in the Bronx, Dr. Rub serves a wide variety of patients including those needing complex dental procedures.  During his training, Dr. R...

With a true love for smile design, Dr. Steven Davidowitz transforms patients’ confidence in their smile using clear aligners, veneers, and other smile makeover treatments.  He takes his time getting to know patients so he can maintain their personality while designing their smiles with veneers by adding pointiness, roundness, or space between certain teeth. To help relieve the anxiety patients get...