Meet The Arizona Team
We are committed to your comfort, your oral health, and your smile!
Doctors And Staff
Man, do I like dentistry! That makes me weird, right? Yes, it does. I love helping people get over their fear of the dentist. I also love all the new technology that helps me accomplish this. This bio is so you can hear a little bit about me, so let’s do that (but no boring stuff I promise).
First, I am an identical twin, and he is a dentist too! You should all be grateful he doesn’t live here in Tucson, or else we would play tricks on our patients and make you guess which one we are. I was born in Casper, Wyoming. So, for all you snowbirds from colder climates that come here, I get it. I grew up in Reno, Nevada and know a bit about gambling if that sort of thing interests you. It’s also where I learned to golf. If you golf, I want you to tell me all about it! I went to dental school in San Francisco, so I got a good taste of big city life for a few years. What a great city. Very interesting. If you have ever been, we can compare notes.
I first started out in Reno, Nevada as a dentist where I worked primarily in nursing homes and made a lot of dentures. My experience in dentures exceeds that of most other dentists. I ended up practicing dentistry in Tucson, Arizona because my grandparents lived here. We used to come as kids and swim in their pool. I never thought at that time that I would end up living here, and now I love it! I have been here for ten years now. My Spanish is starting to get better as a result, and I love trying to learn more Spanish from my patients!
Now onto the best thing that has ever happened to me – a wife and three girls. They keep me on my toes, teach me patience, and I love them to death. Pray for me as these teenage years come! Last thing for the bio, in case you are still reading this, is that I have been with iSmile Dentistry for 9 years now. I like the people and business philosophy so much that several years ago I partnered with them and am now helping to expand our company so we can serve more people in Arizona and Utah. I like the challenge of learning more about dentistry and business. I am a lifelong learner. I hope to see you soon at my dental office so I can help you feel the difference that a quality dental experience can bring!
Dr. Christian Rivera was born in Tucson, Arizona, and grew up in Auga Prieta, Sonora in Mexico a border town with Douglas, Arizona. He comes from a family of 6 children, with himself being the 5th and, curious to mention, forming part of the last 3, in other words, he is a triplet. His passion about heathcare was inherited by his father, a now retired General Surgeon who always taught him and his siblings the importance of helping their community. Not only his father has a doctoral degree, but 4 of his siblings also did go the same route.
His first experience with dentistry was when he had braces. Not only his mouth was getting the benefits from orthodontics treatment, but his personal confidence, and esthetics were boosted up as well. That was the moment when he discovered that dentistry was more about teeth, and how lives can change with the pertinent treatment.
He graduated from the University of Arizona, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Linguistics and minor in Chemistry. In 2015, Dr. Rivera attended Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, where he spent two years in Kirksville, MO, mastering pre-clinical coursework. In 2017, he moved to St. Louis to complete his clinical training by providing dental care to underserved population. After graduation, he moved to McAllen, Texas, and worked as a Dentist for 2 years, as well as being a leader in the community composed mainly, but not exclusively, by Mexicans and Spanish speaking community. He is active member of the American Dental Association, and Hispanic Dental Association. Dr. Rivera is passionate about providing high quality dental care, with a comprehensive approach
that treats patients by individual needs.
In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching sports, Netflix and chill, and spending time with his family. With his skills and charisma, Dr. Rivera
will make sure you will have a soothing visit!
Dr. Robert Sundberg has been in private practice in Arizona since 1980.
Dr. Sundberg was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised in Sterling Colorado. His father was also a general dentist.
He is a lifelong learner. He is a leader in pursuing advanced post-doctoral education in his field from the best clinicians from all over the world. This allows him to perform the cutting-edge service and treatments by delivering the finest care to his patients in the most comfortable, personalized, and caring manner.
Dr. Sundberg loves to spend time with his wife of 41 years, Athena, when away from the office. They love to hike, travel and entertain family and friends. They are proud parents of their wonderful son, Steven age 27.
Dr. Sundberg looks forward to seeing you at iSmile Dental.
Dr. Choi has lived in Southern Arizona on and off since 2008. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 2012. Dr. Choi then received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2016. When he is not caring for patients you can usually find him at sporting events or enjoying outdoor activities. Dr. Choi truly cares for his patients and goes above and beyond to make everyone comfortable and feel like family.
South Tucson Location
East Tucson Location
Pearce Location
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About The Arizona Team
Hello my name is Erika I have been a dental assistant for 10 years and love working here and being part of this great team. Here is a little about myself, my favorite places are the beach and the fair, even though I don’t go in the water, and I don’t get on the rides but I do love the food! I love listening to music and hope to go to a Red-Hot Chili Peppers concert one day. I like finding new recipes to try so if you have any good ones let me know, just don’t ask me to bake anything because I will fail every time. My favorite part of my days is having dinner with my 3 kids, it is messy, noisy and perfectly chaotic every time and even our dog and lizard join us sometimes.
Hello, My name is Ileana I am our Front Office receptionist and assist in helping with patients finances. I was born and raised in Tucson and have been in the dental field for 7 years. I am current really enjoying planning my wedding with my amazing Fiancé Carlo. I also enjoy gardening and keeping up on my pool clean. I have a beautiful chocolate lab named Bailey, one of my favorite things to do is spend time with her and take her for walks.
My name is Karina, I was born in San Diego and raised in Baja California. I have been in the dental field for over 17 years. I started as a receptionist where I quickly became passionate about dentistry. This passion inspired me to further my education by becoming a dental hygienist. I joined Ismile in July 2019 and have really worked hard to make a positive impact with our patients by improving their oral health while maintaining a comfort able environment. In my spare time, I enjoy working out, traveling, and spend quality time with family and friends. She is happily married and has a daughter named Lucianna
Hello, my name is Yarelie but everyone knows me as Yare. I was born and raised in Tucson AZ. I am the youngest child and only girl of three boys. My first language was Spanish and i am very grateful for that, many of our patients are Spanish speakers, and i love to make them feel more comfortable and not so nervous. On my days off i like to go down to Mexico where we have a family ranch and disconnect from the city and social media. I have a horse that i named Spirit, like the movie “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron ” they are very identical, hence the name. I have been interested in dentistry since i was young. I love to help people feel confident about themselves and their smile. I hope to keep expanding my knowledge and experience in dentistry, and grow with iSmile dental.
My name is Yatza I was born and raised in Tucson Arizona, with roots from Agua Prieta, Sonora. I’ve been a dental assistant for the past 2 years and recently became a hygiene assistant. It’s been a great experience thus far. My goal is to become a dental hygienist ever since I became a hygiene assistant I’ve learned so much and have become passionate for this career. On my spare time I love spending time with my family, I enjoy playing soccer and traveling.
“Success is a journey not a destination” -Ben Sweatband
My most favorite movie of all time is The Devil wears Prada! Most of my free time is spent with my beautiful family. Me and my husband have three beautiful children Jackson, Soie and Silas. We really enjoy, off roading camping and spending time at the shooting range. I was born and raised here in Tucson, AZ and have currently moved to Benson. I must say that I REALLY am enjoying the small-town life! The rest of my time is spent with my iSmile family! I have been with iSmile for 4 years and I look forward to many more!
Hi my name is Ariana, I was born and raised In Tucson AZ. I love working in dentistry. My favorite procedure to assist is with oral surgery. When I’m not at work I enjoy watching movies, spending time with my family, Dogs, boyfriend and can’t forget shopping. My favorite animal is dogs! I have 5 in total, Coco, Chanel, Max, Bonita and Princess. I enjoy my personal time by doing self-care, I think it’s very important to find time to feel good. One of my goals in life is to one day travel to places that I’ve never been before.
My name is Dolores Moreno I’m 35 years old I was born in San Jose California and moved to Tucson when I was 3 years old. I have one brother and no sisters, and I have 3 kids and a husband. My favorite thing to do on my down time is hang out with my family and kids. I love to do a lot of crafting when I get the chance.
