Dental By Design

Dr. Rahul G. Kode is one of the few dentists who created his own accelerated dental degree program. After attending university for only three years, he was granted admission to the Arthur A. Dugoni University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Only a handful of students around the nation are accepted to dental school without a Bachelor’s degree. In school, Dr. Kode achieved great heights, receiving the prestigious honor of excellence in full mouth rehabilitation. After graduati...Read Moreng, he decided to move to the Valley of the Sun. After only working for a few experienced doctors, he opened up his own practice in Ahwatukee in 2003, creating Dental by Design. Dr. Kode’s full focus is to provide quality cosmetic dentistry to his patients. His long-standing team has been created to provide the utmost in quality dental care and excellent customer service. Dr. Kode has taken care of thousands of patients over the last eight years and always strives for excellence. Being a member of many dental organizations, you will see him flying around attending many continuing education courses. Dr. Kode is on track to finishing his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, of which there is only a small percentage of dentists around the nation. Read Less

In 2007, Dental by Design was thrilled to announce the joining of Crescent Dental Care to our office. Dr. JoAnne Curry has been making a name for herself as one of Ahwatukee’s friendliest dentists for many years. She provides great family dental care for patients of all ages. From toddlers to adults, you will see Dr. Curry smiling and laughing with all of our patients. The combination of these two doctors has made their practice, Dental by Design, one of the most sought after practices in the ar...Read Moreea. Dr. Kode and Dr. Curry provide the comfortable, relaxing, and convenient atmosphere our patients’ desire. Read Less

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Roger Roybal moved to California in 1988 to complete his biology degree at San Diego State University. Here he discovered Dentistry to be the perfect balance of his two greatest interests, science and art. Dr. Roger Roybal moved back to his home state to complete his dental degree at the University of Colorado. In 2000, he opened his office in Ahwatukee, focusing on comprehensive care and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Roger Roybal has made Phoenix his...Read More new home. His outside interests include hiking, traveling, and yoga. Always sensitive to the individual’s desires and goals, Dr. Roger Roybal strives to achieve bright and healthy smiles for every one of his patients. Read Less

Dr Azam Khan is an experienced general dentist who has worked in a community health center for the past 15 years, as clinical staff dentist and an instructor. After graduating dental school from Ohio State in 2000, Dr Khan pursued an AEGD in Tucson, Arizona. After completing the residency program, he was hired full time to be one of their clinical staff dentists. About eight years ago, his clinic opened a brand new 18 chair clinic, and he was assigned to be the lead dentist to help run and devel...Read Moreop the clinic. His goal was to help advance their dental department into one of the best in a community health center setting. He also has the privilege of being the main educator for our externship program with the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. The school has many externship sites throughout the country, and fortunately, they have ranked among the top for providing a great clinical experience and patient care. Read Less

Brittany K. Ellis is a dedicated community orthodontist who prides herself on building the perfect smile for each patient. She received her orthodontic certificate from A.T. Still University and has been an active member in Arizona’s Orthodontic community for the last 3 years. Prior to attending her residency, she attended the University of Washington in Seattle and Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, watching ...Read MoreDisney movies, and exploring the outdoors. Read Less

Dr. Brent Woodmansee completed his undergraduate education at Arizona State University, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class and earned degrees in finance and marketing. He then achieved his doctorate of dental medicine at Midwestern University, where he also graduated in the top 5% of his class. Lastly, Dr. Woodmansee finished a Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with the United States Air Force, earning the title of Advanced Clinical Dentist during his 9 years of servic...Read Moree in the military. Dr. Woodmansee also earned the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology-College of Sedation in Dentistry Master Certification. In addition, Dr. W has taught over 75 nurses, physicians, and dentists as a certified American Heart Association-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor. His post-graduate education has provided him additional training in the areas of IV sedation, oral surgery, dental implants, management of medically compromised patients, and the latest advances in dental technology. Dr. Woodmansee is a member of multiple professional societies, including the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anesthesia, and the American Dental Association Outside of the office he enjoys hiking, off-roading, and skiing. Dr. Woodmansee is a Phoenix native and an avid Arizona State Sun Devil and Cardinals fan. Though he enjoys his hobbies and practice, his favorite time is spent with his wife, Lindsay, and their daughter, Harper. Read Less

Dr. Clint Lepetich has a long family tradition in Tempe/Chandler for over 40 years. His grandfather was a pharmacist in the area and his father is a well respected obstetrician serving the east valley for over 25 years. Dr. Lepetich attended Arizona State University and obtained his bachelors degree. He as fortunate enough to stay in the East Valley for his dental education and he obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, and Certificate in Public Health from the Arizona School of Dentistry...Read More and Oral health in 2012. He then completed his his post-doctoral residency training in Pediatric Dentistry that included a Masters Degree (MSD) at Loma Linda University in 2014. Dr. Lepetich interests outside of dentistry include spending time with his children, cycling and outdoor activities. He is currently a scout leader in the boy scouts and enjoys camping and other activities. He also has been a part of mission trips to Nicaragua, Honduras, and Ecuador. Dr. Lepetich is excited to join and continue the tradition of excellent treatment for his patients. Read Less