Meet The Team

At Downtown Phoenix Dental, our team is committed to improving the health and appearance of your smile. We take the time to focus on your comfort and offer sedation to help you enjoy a relaxing and calm visit. Our team pays attention to detail and use modern technology to deliver precise diagnoses and treatment plans. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors enjoy healthy, stunning smiles. Our team cares about the results of the dental services we provide because it impacts your ability to eat, speak, and smile with ease, and we aim to help you find a smile you love.

Read more about our dental team below!

Dr. Saif Ghanem, DDS

Dr. Ghanem’s love of the outdoors and his active lifestyle is one of the many reasons he moved to Arizona. In his free time, you’ll find him hiking, playing sports, traveling, and checking out new local restaurants. Dr. Ghanem finds pleasure in being a General Dentist and how it joins both the world of art and healthcare. He is skilled in a variety of dental treatments to include Crown and Bridge, Root Canals, Surgical Extractions, and restorative smile makeovers. Dentistry gives him the chance to work in a team environment and he loves the instant gratification of making his patients smile.

He would love to have the chance to help you achieve your dental goals. Dr. Ghanem attended the University of Michigan where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Science. He then went on to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry where he received his degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery, DDS.

Shi

Office Manager

AKA Chaos Manager! Shi has been in the Dental field for over 15 years and with the DTPHX Dental family for 9 years. Is proud to be part of this amazing dental team and loves the collaborative spirit of the practice and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. Super friendly and easygoing! Has a passion for the field and loves the team and the patients. In her spare time loves being a wife, mother and "Gi-GI"

Daniel

Dental Assistant

Daniel is our Superstar Dental Assistant! He has enjoyed being a dental assistant for over 10 years and looks forward to more! He and his highschool sweetheart have been married for over 15 years, they have 2 amazing boys who keep them busy. In his time away from work he enjoys being with family and watching football, Go Cowboys! He is definitely looking forward to the future and any great experiences that may come!

Audra

Registered Dental Hygienist

Audra is one of our dynamic hygienists! Audra has over 30 years of experience in the dental field and has been with our office for the past 12 years. She is passionate, caring and dedicated to providing exceptional care for her patients while promoting lifelong healthy smiles. She received her Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene Degree from Des Moines Community College 1995 and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2010. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, running, triathlons and spending time with her family.

Erin

Registered Dental Hygienist

Erin is one of our energetic hygienists! With over 10 years of experience in the dental field, Erin has a background as a dental assistant before
attending Rio Salado college in Tempe, AZ for her Hygiene Degree. Native to AZ, Erin has a passion for helping her patients achieve quality oral health through the many hygiene services we offer and is eager to make the experience patient-friendly and as comfortable as possible. Erin is certified to administer local anesthesia, oral hygiene instruction, laser treatment and is always looking to expand her knowledge with continuing education. With two daughters, her husband and herself enjoy exploring the outdoors, traveling to new places and she loves living in Sun City, AZ.

Adriana

Dental Assistant

Adriana is our motivated hygiene assistant. She attended East Valley Institution of Technology in Mesa, Arizona where she received her Dental Assisting certification. Adriana enjoys connecting with patients and seeing their confidence grow along with their smiles. Currently, she is getting her bachelor’s degree in Medical Studies with a Minor in Spanish to later transition to Dental school. In her free time she likes to go on runs, explore new places, and spend time with her fur-baby, Maximillian.

Blanca

Insurance Coordinator

Blanca is our fantastic Insurance Coordinator. She was born in California but has lived in Arizona most of her life. Blanca has been in the dental field for 13 years; she enjoys the interactions with all our amazing patients. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, looking for new places to hike and spending time with her family and friends!