Keep Smiling Family Dentistry

Bios

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  Dr. Joshua Allen

  Dentist

  Dr. Joshua Allen joined Keep Smiling Family Dentistry in 2020. He first met our previous dentist, Dr. Donaldson, when he was a fourth-year dental student in 2017. After graduating dental school, Dr. Allen moved to Colorado to start his dental career, but stayed in touch with Dr. Donaldson, and joined his team as an associate, eventually buying the practice from him in 2021. ‍ Dr. Allen’s parents were both US Air Force Academy grads, and he moved throughout the US as he grew up. His interest in dentistry began during his early college days when he shadowed several doctors in the medical field and was attracted to the field of dentistry. He worked in a dental lab and took a gap year to study for the DAT, and then attended Midwestern University in Glendale for dental school where he graduated with his DMD in 2018. ‍ After working at a few dental offices in Colorado, Dr. Allen wanted the opportunity to build something of his own and follow his unique vision of how to practice dentistry. He took over our office from Dr. Donaldson in 2020 after his retirement, and is dedicated to providing the same level of gentle, expert care that our office has been offering since it was founded in 1979. ‍ In his free time, Dr. Allen loves the great outdoors and is a big fan of camping, hiking, and traveling. He also loves spending time with his wife and dental assistant, Dina. They regularly visit new restaurants and coffee shops in the area, and they're both active members of Restoration Church.

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  Laurie Allen

  Dental Hygienest

  Laurie joined us in late 2020 to help with dental cleanings. She’s not related to Dr. Allen (despite the last name) but she is still a valued member of the team, and that makes her family! She’s passionate about oral hygiene, and always takes the time to educate patients of all ages about at-home oral hygiene. When she’s not at the office, you’ll find her spending time with her 3 boys or volunteering and giving back to the Prescott community.

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  Toni Cunningham

  Office Manager

  Toni is a 2nd-generation Prescottonian. She’s our front office manager, and is the heart and soul of our practice! She loves meeting new people, and makes an extra effort to get to know you and your family. She’s lived in the area her whole life, and has been involved in softball since the age of 7, which is appropriate considering Prescott’s status as the “Softball Capital Of The World.” When she’s not coaching or playing softball, you’ll find her gardening, hiking, camping with her dog and cat, fishing and riding ATVs with her husband and family, and exploring the great outdoors all throughout Arizona.

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  Wendy Tillman

  Chairside Assistant

  Wendy is Dr. Allen’s assistant on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She has more than 10 years of dental experience, and is particularly skilled and passionate about dental cleanings and oral hygiene for kids. She’s also a former missionary, along with her husband, and has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East. She is fluent in Spanish and speaks some Kurdish and Romanian. She is a mother of four wonderful sons and proud grandmother to five terrific grandkids.

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  Dina Allen

  Dina is Dr. Allen's wife. She currently assists him on Mondays and Tuesdays. She loves meeting new people, and helping patients feel at ease during their appointments. She takes the time to really get to know you and learn more about how to make you feel comfortable. When she’s not in the office, you’ll find her taking care of her two Maine Coon cats: Amelia and Osita, sipping on tea at home, and hosting friends and family in her and Dr. Allen’s home in Prescott. She also loves the great outdoors, trying out new restaurants, and traveling with Dr. Allen. They're both active members of the Restoration Church.