✦ Aria Dental Implant Center
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The People Behind Your Smile

Meet the
Aria Team

Every person on our team shares one purpose: to give you the care, expertise, and support you need to restore your smile and your confidence. From your first consultation to your final restoration, we're with you every step of the way.

Founders

The founders of Aria Dental Implant Center — committed to world-class implant care for the Valley since 2020.

Dr. Joe Mehranfar, DMD — Founder and lead implant dentist at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Founder & Lead Implant Dentist

Dr. Joe Mehranfar, DMD

General Dentist · Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry

Dr. Joe Mehranfar is the founder of Aria Dental Implant Center and one of the most experienced dental implant practitioners in the Phoenix area. With 20 years of clinical experience and more than 3,000 full-mouth dental implant treatments, Dr. Mehranfar has dedicated his career to helping patients eat the foods they love and smile again — without hesitation.

He holds diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of implant-focused dentists. Dr. Mehranfar is an international lecturer for Nobel Biocare and SprintRay, and an All-on-4® Center of Excellence designee.

Diplomate ABOI/ID All-on-4® Center of Excellence Nobel Biocare LEADer Pierre Fauchard Award
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Leadership & Administration

The owners and administrative team who keep Aria running smoothly for every patient.

Scott Lauer — Co-Owner of Aria Dental Implant Center
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Co-Owner

Scott Lauer

Scott Lauer is co-owner of Aria Dental Implant Center and dedicated to building a practice where every patient feels heard, respected, and confident in their care. Since Aria's founding in 2020, Scott has focused on creating an environment where world-class implant dentistry is accessible to patients across the Phoenix area.

Alex Khayat — COO / CFO of Aria Dental Implant Center
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COO / CFO

Alex Khayat

Alex Khayat serves as COO and CFO of Aria Dental Implant Center, overseeing the operations and financial stewardship that keep the practice running smoothly — so our clinical team can stay focused on what matters most: patient care.

Donella Rumary — HR and Accounting at Aria Dental Implant Center
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HR / Accounting

Donella Rumary

Clinical Team

The dentists and anesthesia specialist you'll see at every stage of your treatment.

Dr. Roy Theriot — Restorative Dentist at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Restorative Dentist

Dr. Roy Theriot

Dr. Roy Theriot brings extensive training in restorative dentistry to the Aria team. His focus is on delivering precision restorations that look, feel, and function like natural teeth — giving each patient a result they can be proud of for life.

Bio to be updated — Dr. Theriot's full biography will appear here before launch.

Kevin Guzman, DMD — Restorative Dentist at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Restorative Dentist

Kevin Guzman, DMD

Dr. Kevin Guzman is a restorative dentist with advanced training in dental implant prosthetics. He is also certified to perform botulinum toxin therapy for select patients following clinical evaluation — addressing concerns such as TMJ discomfort, bruxism, and gummy smile with the same precision he brings to every restoration.

Bio to be updated — Dr. Guzman's full biography will appear here before launch.

Botulinum Toxin Certified
Botulinum Toxin Therapy
Dr. Robert Carpenter — Dental Anesthesiologist at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Dental Anesthesiologist

Dr. Robert Carpenter

Dr. Robert Carpenter is a dental anesthesiologist dedicated to patient safety and comfort. He administers and monitors general anesthesia throughout your procedure, so you can sleep comfortably while the surgical team focuses entirely on your new smile.

Bio to be updated — Dr. Carpenter's full biography will appear here before launch.

Why a Dental Anesthesiologist Matters

Digital Laboratory

The specialists and leaders who make every smile transformation possible from start to finish.

Landon Winters — CAD/CAM Digital Dental Laboratory Specialist at Aria Dental Implant Center
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CAD/CAM Designer

Landon Winters

Richard Paek — Digital Dental Laboratory at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Certified Dental Technician (CDT)

Richard Paek

Daniel Hernandez — 3D Printing Specialist at Aria Dental Implant Center
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3D Printing

Daniel Hernandez

Front Office

The friendly faces who welcome you, answer your questions, and keep your visits running on time.

Blanca Murrieta — Front Office at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Front Office

Blanca Murrieta

Karen Regino — Front Office at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Front Office

Karen Regino

Back Office

The clinical support team at your side through surgery, healing, and every follow-up visit.

Jade Winters — Back Office clinical support at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Back Office

Jade Winters

Mady Sorensen — Back Office clinical support at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Back Office

Mady Sorensen

Nora Gallardo — Back Office clinical support at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Back Office

Nora Gallardo

Traci Espinosa — Back Office clinical support at Aria Dental Implant Center
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Back Office

Traci Espinosa

Why Our Team Matters

One Practice. One Standard of Care.

At Aria, every team member holds the same commitment — to treat each patient the way we'd want a family member treated: with honesty, expertise, and genuine care.

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Implant-Only Focus

We don't do everything. We do dental implants — and we do them exceptionally well. Our team's singular focus means greater depth of expertise for every patient we serve.

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In-House Technology

From 3D CT imaging to in-house CAD/CAM design and SprintRay® 3D printing, our team controls every step of your treatment — for precision and speed you won't find elsewhere.

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Transparent Communication

You will always know exactly what's happening with your treatment, what it costs, and what to expect. No surprises — just clear answers and honest guidance from our team.

Ready to Meet the Team?

Your complimentary consultation is free and comes with no obligation.

Come in, meet Dr. Mehranfar, and get your complimentary 3D CT scan — completely free. See your options, learn about financing, and leave with a clear path forward.

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