Desert Ridge Smiles

Radhika Rawal, DDS Dr. Radhika Rawal is excited to be the proud new owner of Desert Ridge Smiles! She moved to the Valley a few years ago alongside her husband who grew up in Phoenix. Dr. Rawal is originally from Chicago and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a James Scholar. Immediately following her undergraduate studies, she earned her dental degree at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dr. Rawal has exposed...Read More herself to various clinical settings, such as corporate practice, mobile dentistry, and private practice, all which have allowed her to comfortably treat a diverse patient base. She is known by her patients as being soft-handed and gentle mannered. She is a current member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, and Central Arizona Dental Society. Dentistry is an ever evolving field, and Dr. Rawal firmly believes in the importance of life-long learning in every aspect of life, but especially in her career. She has taken courses at the renowned Kois Center and Spear Education and will continue to advance her skills and perfect her craft to provide the best possible care to her patients. She and her husband are proud parents of a baby girl, who was born at the start of the pandemic. In her (limited) spare time, she loves hiking, doing DIY crafts, and visiting family in Chicago. She is motivated to lead a life of quality, passion, and positivity. Read Less

The first person to greet you when you come to Desert Ridge Smiles is our warm and friendly PC, Kat. She has spent her entire career in the service arena. With over 15 years in the dental field, she can navigate anything from insurance claims to financial coordinating to treatment plans. Kat believes in a work life balance and tries to find joy in everything she does. She has 1 daughter and is the proud Nonna of 4 grandkids who live here in Phoenix! She has many hobbies including watercolor ...Read Morepainting, knitting and spinning wool. She loves to travel - especially to the beach! Read Less

Sarah has been practicing dental hygiene for over 10 years. After spending years in Nevada, and most recently, Oregon, Sarah and her husband chose to move back to Arizona to raise their children near their friends and family. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and their 2-year old and 3-month old daughters, especially outdoors. Sarah received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University. She is known for her patient education skills and extensive peri...Read Moreodontal knowledge due to having worked many years in periodontal specialty offices. Her heart remains with general dentistry, as she has a passion for oral and systemic health and is eager to share her expertise in dentistry with all of you! Sarah is also skilled in guided biofilm therapy (GBT), the newest technology in dental hygiene. Read Less

Denise graduated with her Associate's Dental Hygiene Degree in May 2011 from Rio Salado College in Tempe. She has recently finished a degree in holistic nutrition from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, in Tempe AZ to further her understanding of the connection between overall health and oral health. Denise stays up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field to ensure that she can provide personalized care that meets the unique needs of each and every patient. In he...Read Morer free time, Denise enjoys reading about preventive lifestyle, practicing yoga, and cooking for her family. As someone who is passionate about helping people in her community, she finds her work as a dental hygienist to be incredibly fulfilling. Denise is certified in Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) and looks forward to providing care to our patients with this state of the art technology. Read Less

Dr. Kylin Chen was born and raised in Arizona and is excited to return to the valley after a 3-year stint in Brookyln supporting her husband as he completed a residency program in anesthesia. Dr. Kylin Chen graduated from Calvin College with a double major in Biochemistry and Mandarin. She felt honored to follow in her mother's footsteps attending Loma Linda University School of Dentistry where she earned her DDS in 2018. Patients appreciate Dr. Chen's caring demeanor and attention to detail ...Read Morein the dental setting. She loves the opportunity to work part-time in dentistry while balancing a busy and rewarding 'mom schedule' with her two young daughters. Read Less

Gaby is our Certified Dental Assistant who joined the team with a passion for patient care and creating positive dental experiences. She graduated from Kirkwood Community College in 2020 with an Associate’s Degree in Dental Assisting and earned her national certification in May of 2022. Originally from Illinois, she lived in Iowa for 6 years before moving to Arizona in 2023 with her fiance. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, and relaxing with a good ...Read MoreTV show. She enjoys working in general dentistry because it allows her to assist with a variety of procedures and support both the doctor and the patient. Gaby leads with compassion and strives to make every visit as comfortable as possible, especially for those who feel anxious about dental care. Read Less