We Will Match Your Down Payment up to $1000!
Start a full comprehensive ortho treatment by December 31, 2024 and we will match your down payment, up to $1000!
We Will Match Your Down Payment up to $1000!
Start a full comprehensive ortho treatment by December 31, 2024 and we will match your down payment, up to $1000!
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
$100 Off Non-Covered Services
New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.
Welcome to Gentle Dental Scottsdale on Thomas! Conveniently located at 7337 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-7215, Gentle Dental Scottsdale is proud to serve patients in and around Scottsdale, Arizona, including Arcadia, Wheel Inn Ranch, and Tempe. We are just east of Albertsons on Thomas Road.
With comprehensive dental care for everyone at Gentle Dental Scottsdale, our friendly team of dental professionals is here to put a smile on your face and provide the absolute best in dental care. We pride ourselves on building relationships for life with our patients by providing a great patient experience, excellent service for all your dental needs, and education to help maintain good oral health and overall well-being.
We are committed to making you feel valued, respected, and as important as family. Our skilled team offers gentle, personalized family dentistry for patients of all ages, including general dentistry, root canals, dental implants, oral surgery and extractions, and teeth whitening. We also specialize in cosmetic treatments, including veneers and teeth whitening procedures, as well as traditional orthodontics to straighten your teeth.
Whatever your dental concern may be, our skilled team of dentists is here to help you. We also have flexible hours for your convenience, including early mornings and early evenings.
To make your visit more affordable, we accept most insurance plans and offer a Gentle Dental Smile Plan for those without dental insurance. This plan provides low-cost preventive and diagnostic care, as well as discounts of 20 percent or more on most dental treatments. To help you get the care you need when you need it, we also have payment plans available as needed.
We offer convenient, handicapped-accessible parking.
To set up an appointment or for further assistance, please give us a call. One of our friendly staff members will be happy to speak with you.
Dr. Kess says, “I love giving my patients great smiles! Nothing is more rewarding than taking a person who is embarrassed to smile and making it so they won’t stop smiling!” After graduating from The Ohio State University, Dr. Kess received his Dental Degree and his Orthodontics training from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Kess says, “I am a second generation Orthodontist and I have been interested in being an Orthodontist my whole life!” Dr. Kess says, “I just moved to Arizona from Cleveland, Ohio, and I’m looking forward to not seeing snow anymore! I enjoy golf, jogging and spending time with my kids.”
B.S., Food Technology–The Ohio State University
M.A.., Education–The Ohio State University
D.D.S.–The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
M.S., Orthodontics–The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Board Certified, American Association of Orthodontics
Dr. Baddam’s practice includes implants, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, biopsies, extractions, full-mouth reconstruction, jaw surgery and sports injuries to the mouth. She regularly attends continuing education courses in the areas of General Anesthesiology, Oral Surgery and Implantology. She earned her degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She received her dental degree from the Goldman School of Dental Medicine at the University in Boston, and her B.S. from the Kasturiba Medical College of Dental Surgery in Mangalore, India. Dr. Baddam is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Association.
While away from the office, Dr. Baddam enjoys tennis and golf. Education B.D.S.–Kasturiba Medical College of Dental Surgery in Mangalore, India.
D.M.D.–Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Certificate–Montefiore Medical Center
American Dental Association American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dr. Rob Jones was born and raised in New York before attending Brigham Young University to receive his bachelor’s degree. He went on to receive a Master’s degree in biology from Georgia College & State University prior to being accepted to Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health.
He is an active member of the American Dental Association as well as the Arizona Dental Association. When he is not helping others improve their oral health or learning more about dentistry he enjoys spending time with his wife and three active kids.​
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Notice: InterDent provides non-clinical business support services to independently owned dental practices and their licensed health care professionals, each of which is solely responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and delivery of oral health care services to their patients. All clinical services are provided by licensed personnel employed by or otherwise contracted with independent professional practices. InterDent does not practice dentistry or employ licensed professionals to provide patient care.