Dentists in Tucson, AZ - Broadway

Khristi Poidmore D.D.S. Periodontist

Dr. Poidmore says, “One of the greatest services that I can provide for patients is helping them improve and maintain their oral health. My goal is to provide each patient with the highest quality comprehensive periodontal care. The goal of achieving and maintaining oral health is very important so the patient can function, be comfortable, and be esthetically happy with their teeth for the rest of their life.”

After earning her degree in Biology from the University of San Diego, Dr. Poidmore wa s awareded her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry. She received her Certificate of Periodontology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

She is a member of many organizations including the American Board of Periodontology, the American Association of Periodontists, the Arizona Association of Periodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association and the Southern Arizona Dental Society.

When Dr. Poidmore spends time away from the office, she enjoys reading, running, golfing, playing tennis and spending time with her husband and two beautiful children.

Education

B.S.,Biology–University of San Diego

D.D.S.–Creighton University School of Dentistry

Certificate of Periodontology–University of Nebraska Medical Center

Affiliations

Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

American Association of Periodontists

Arizona Association of Periodontists

Academy of Osseointegration

American Dental Association

Arizona Dental Association

Southern Arizona Dental Society

Mark Slivka D.D.S. Orthodontist

Dr. Slivka says, “I enjoy creating a fun, friendly, and family atmosphere while providing the state-of-the-art in orthodontic therapy and dentofacial orthopedics. It’s the art of creating beautiful smiles and building lifelong relationships.”

After graduating from Ohio State University, Dr. Slivka received his Dental Degree from the College of Dentistry at Ohio State University. He received his Orthodontics Certificate from the New York University College of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Dentists and the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Slivka says, “In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, sculpture, surfing, and other outdoor adventures like white water rafting.”

Education

B.S., Human Nutrition–The Ohio State University

D.D.S.–College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University

Orthodontics Certificate–New York University College of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association

American Association of Orthodontists

Pacific Coast Society of Dentists

American Board of Orthodontics

Mehran Malakpour D.D.S., M.S., Endodontist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Malakpour’s experience and commitment to providing the highest standard of care for his patients. He pursues this commitment by exceeding the continuing education requirements for his profession. After graduating from Arizona State University, Dr. Malakpour received his Dental Degree and his Endodontics training from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.

To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontics. Dr. Malakpour and his wife Kiana have a Pomeranian puppy named Snowy. He is both devoted to his family and his practice. Continuing with his childhood interest in tennis, he has an active participation in local tennis clubs.

EDUCATION

B.S.–Arizona State University

D.D.S.–West Virginia University School of Dentistry

M.S., Endodontics–West Virginia University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS

American Dental Association

American Association of Endodontics

Robert Yong D.D.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

ABOUT ME

Dr. Yong says, “The best part of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the ability to change people’s lives. From restoring smiles with dental implants to saving faces through reconstruction it’s a very rewarding profession.”

As a highly trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Yong specializes in Trauma, Orthognathic Surgery, Pathology, Bone Grafting, Dentoalveolar Surgery, Dental Implants, and Outpatient Anesthesia. Dr. Yong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Yong completed a General Practice Residency at the Nassau University Medical Center.

After finishing his postgraduate dental training he went on to complete his Oral Surgery training in with the University of California San Francisco, Community Health Centers in Fresno, CA. In an effort to keep up with technology and great advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Yong regularly attends numerous training and educational seminars.

He is also an active member of several organizations including the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Arizona Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

EDUCATION

D.D.S.–State University of New York at Buffalo School Of Dental Medicine

General Practice Residency–Nassau University

Medical Center Oral Surgery training–University of California San Francisco

AFFILIATIONS

Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

American Dental Association

Arizona Dental Association

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Arizona Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Dr. Jason Goldberg is a dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeon serving multiple Gentle Dental locations across Arizona, including Tucson, Peoria, Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2016 and completed his advanced residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Yale New Haven Health in 2020. His academic journey began at the University of Western Ontario, where he studied Physiology and Psychology, graduating in 2012.

Dr. Goldberg is an active member of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has earned recognition for his contributions to the field, receiving the prestigious Philip J. Boyne Memorial Scholarship in 2018 at the AAOMS Dental Implant Conference, as well as the John P. Kelly Research Award for Most Outstanding Research Project during his residency.

Dr. Goldberg’s passion for oral and maxillofacial surgery was sparked early in his education when he observed the transformative impact of a surgical procedure on a patient. This profound experience motivated him to pursue a career where he could help others in a similarly life-changing way.

In his free time, Dr. Goldberg enjoys hiking, playing tennis, making music, and spending quality time with his friends and family. He is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality surgical care, striving to create a positive and supportive experience for every patient.