Preeti Singh, DDS
Scottsdale
Dr. Singh is an experienced general and cosmetic dentist with over ten years of clinical experience. She has been chosen as America’s Best Dentists and is a member of American Dental Association and Arizona State Dental Association. She is a graduate from New York University and moved to Scottsdale in 2008. Her desire to provide the very best for her patients drives her to continue pursuing the latest in technological advances and continuing education, making her the premier choice for cosmetic dentists in Arizona.
Dr. Singh and her husband have three children. When not in the office Dr. Singh is busy with various activities with her kids.
Emmy Garcia, DMD
Avondale
Dr. Garcia is a dedicated and compassionate general dentist with seven years of experience in the field. She completed her undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Midwestern University.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Garcia is committed to providing excellent care to all her patients. Her bilingual skills allow her to connect personally with a diverse patient base, ensuring everyone feels understood and comfortable during their visits.
Dr. Garcia is also dedicated to continuous learning and regularly participates in continuing education courses to ensure she provides the most up-to-date care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Garcia is a devoted mother to her three-year-old daughter. She loves traveling and sharing new experiences with her, always eager to explore new places and cultures together. Her passion for family, community, and cultural diversity enriches her approach to patient care, making her a beloved and trusted dentist among her patients.
Sonata
Scottsdale
Dental Hygienist
Sonata loves calling Arizona home and treating her patients like family. In 2023 she celebrated a 10 year anniversary with her husband, Mark; and has continued her career as a Dental Hygienist in Phoenix since 2017.
Sonata was born and raised in Europe, Lithuania. In 2002, she obtained a Bachelor degree in Business and studied fashion design; and then worked with the largest advertising agencies as an account manager. In 2010, Sonata relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, and became a registered dental hygienist in 2015.
Sonata loves traveling with her family. A happy wife and proud mom of two lovely boys, Hugo and Dominik, she pursues her passions in her free time. Sonata has an eye for fashion and enjoys listening to spiritual and self development audiobooks.
Melissa
Scottsdale
Office Coordinator
Melissa and her family moved to Arizona in 2016 to get away from the cold, snowy Iowa winters. She started her dental career in 1994 as a dental assistant and has been a treatment & financial coordinator since 1996. Having so many years of experience is valuable when discussing procedures and appointments with our dental guests. “I am proud to be a family member of the Mod Dentistry team and feel extremely blessed to get to work with an extraordinary group of people. Because our team offers exceptional care, we have loyal patients that refer their friends and family, resulting in the best practice in Scottsdale.”
Melissa loves being a resident tourist exploring the Southwest. She enjoys hiking, boating, travelling, biking, shopping, live music, and reality TV. Time with her husband, Mike, their children, Madison and Chandler, and their goldendoodle, Zoey, is an important part of her life.
She is excited about her home with the Mod Dentistry dental family and looking forward to establishing relationships with our great patients.
Samantha Malay
Scottsdale
Dental Assistant
Samantha has been dental assisting since 2010. She first started out in pediatric dentistry for 8 years and orthodontics for 2 years. Samantha has always wanted to be in the dental field with having lots of positive experiences growing up and wanted to make others feel the same way.
Samantha is an Arizona native and loves to enjoy a nice patio on her sunny days off. She loves to take day trips around Arizona discovering what it has to offer. Other days she loves to relax and curl up with her cat at home and catch up on her favorite shows.
Aileen Castro
Avondale
Dental Assistant
I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I have been dental assisting since 2020.
I enjoy getting to know each of our patients and strive to make them feel welcome, comfortable and happy by making sure they each have the best dental experience possible.
My free time consists of shopping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. I also love going on a good hike and being able to enjoy Arizona’s astonishing sunsets.
I am blessed to be a part of such a friendly and dedicated office. I take delight in working with each of our patients and am excited to meet and help you maintain a healthy smile!
Julie Gamboa
Avondale
Office Manager
Julie was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Arizona in 2012. After moving to Arizona she decided to start a new career with the move to a new state. Julie studied at Altrain Dental Assisting Academy and has over 8 years of dental experience so far. Prior to dentistry, Julie worked for a large manufacturer in Southern California at their Corporate facility for over 20 years and has a very extensive background in Business Management. Today, she strives to not only meet, but exceed our patients’ expectations! Not only does she have immeasurable experience in oral healthcare and customer service, but also a passion for helping everyone who visits make educated decisions regarding their oral and overall health. She loves her job because everyone here shares the same vision.
At home, Julie shares her life with her husband of over 30 years together to date. They have 3 amazing children and 4 beautiful granddaughters. Their family maintains a very active lifestyle with their youngest son’s Club Baseball competitive tournaments almost every weekend all over the valley. When they are not at the baseball fields, they love to spend time with family and friends at the lakes and rivers in Arizona.
Janelle
Avondale
Dental Hygienist
Janelle grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and has been a native to the West Valley since 2008. With over 10 years of experience in the dental field, she takes pride in providing comfortable and high quality care. She goes through great measures to educate her clients and to answer all questions so that each individual feels confident with their treatment plan.
Janelle and her husband have been married for over a decade and welcomed their baby boy in 2022. They enjoy spending time together as a family, hiking and mountain biking, and volunteering together.
Mariselda Orta
Avondale
Dental Assistant
Mari was born and raised in San Diego, California, moving here to Phoenix in 2012. Mari completed the dental assisting program at Altrain Dental Assisting Academy in 2016. Taking pride in her work, Mari loves helping patients on their dental journey. In her free time she enjoys spending her weekends with her family, friends, and going on off roading adventures.