Our Team

Meet the Doctors at Summit Ridge Dental

Our dentists bring decades of advanced training, thousands of successful cases, and a genuine passion for patient care to every visit across our Scottsdale, Tempe, and Gilbert offices.

Dr. Sarah Chen, DDS, FAGD — Founder and Lead Dentist at Summit Ridge Dental in Scottsdale, Arizona

Dr. Sarah Chen, DDS, FAGD

Founder & Lead Dentist

Dental Implants Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers Full Mouth Rehab

Scottsdale (primary) · Tempe (Wednesdays)

UCLA School of Dentistry · NYU Prosthodontics Fellowship · 15+ years experience · 3,000+ implants placed

Meet Dr. Chen
Dr. James Patel, DMD — Invisalign Diamond Provider at Summit Ridge Dental in Tempe, Arizona

Dr. James Patel, DMD

Associate Dentist

Invisalign General Dentistry Pediatric Emergency

Tempe (primary) · Gilbert (Tue/Thu)

Midwestern University · Diamond Invisalign Provider · 9+ years experience · 1,500+ Invisalign cases

Meet Dr. Patel
Dr. Maria Vasquez, DDS — Family and Cosmetic Dentist at Summit Ridge Dental in Gilbert, Arizona

Dr. Maria Vasquez, DDS

Associate Dentist

Cosmetic Dentistry Sedation Dentistry Family Dentistry

Gilbert (primary) · Scottsdale (Fridays)

University of Arizona · Banner AEGD Residency · 7+ years experience · Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Meet Dr. Vasquez

Why Patients Trust Our Dentists

The doctors at Summit Ridge Dental are committed to lifelong learning, advanced technology, and treating every patient like family.

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Advanced Training

Our doctors hold fellowships, advanced residencies, and specialty certifications from institutions including UCLA, NYU, and Midwestern University.

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Proven Results

With over 3,000 implants placed and 1,500 Invisalign cases completed, our team has the experience patients depend on for complex treatments.

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Multilingual Care

Our team speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hindi — so you can communicate comfortably in the language you prefer.

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Community-Focused

From Give Kids A Smile to the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and the Scottsdale Half Marathon, our doctors give back to the communities they serve.

Ready to Meet Your New Dentist?

Schedule your first visit at any of our three convenient locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, or Gilbert.