Meet The Team
MEET the Wild west Team
We strive to provide the highest quality of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our experienced and skilled team of dentists are dedicated to helping each patient achieve the best possible results.
Meet The Doctors
Romona Davis D.D.S Pedodontist
Dr. Davis is a native Texan, born in Galveston. She earned her B.S. in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and holds a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She completed her post-doctoral training in Pediatric Dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C., and taught for 5 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at UTHSCSA Dental School. Dr. Davis also worked for 3 years, primarily serving low-income and uninsured patients at the non-profit Gateway Community Health Clinic in Laredo, Texas.
Her training includes comprehensive pediatric dentistry and emergency care, behavior management/modification for fearful or anxious patients, treatment for patients with special needs, parental education on preventive measures, trauma care, periodontal and endodontic treatments, pediatric oral surgery, nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, and hospital general anesthesia.
Dr. Davis enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in community outreach and services, traveling, reading, fine dining, working out, and sports.
Jad Tawil D.M.D. Pedodontist
Dr. T completed his undergraduate schooling at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ before moving to New Orleans to complete a master’s in Microbiology and Immunology in Tulane University. He attended Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and recognized how much he cherished working with children. As a result, he completed a two-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at Texas A&M University, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Dr. Tawil’s goal is to bring a smile to everyone who comes to his office. He loves being able to help kids have the best dental experience possible and enjoys tailoring to each child’s individual needs. Outside of work, Dr. Tawil’s emphasis becomes family, movies and, occasionally, gaming!
Jerry Pearson D.D.S.
Dr. Pearson is committed and strives daily to accomplish gentle, nonthreatening pediatric dentistry through the use of various levels of anesthesia, including oral conscious sedation and restoring the most medically and behaviorally difficult patients with the help of an anesthesiologist who concentrates on dentistry. After his many years of experience, Dr. Pearson's philosophy is to treat your child as if they were his own, resulting in the most clinically optimal and best experience possible.
Joseph Nielsen D.D.S.
Dr. Joseph Nielsen grew up in the San Francisco Bay and was the second oldest of 12 children. His career path was sparked by his father who was a Pediatric Dentist for 35 years. After completion of his undergraduate degree, Dr. Nielsen continued on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California. This passion for pediatric dentistry has driven his participation in programs such as Ayuda, which provides free dentistry for under served children. In his free time, Dr. Nielsen enjoys outdoor activities, riding his motorcycle, and playing with his three puppies.
Douglas Kerr D.M.D. Pedodontist
Originally from Chicago, Dr. Kerr has lived and practiced in Arizona since 2004. He graduated from Southern Illinois University-School of Dental Medicine in 2000 and completed his Pediatric Dentistry residency at Howard University in 2003. Dr. Kerr describes himself as a nerd that loves sport and music. In his spare time, he is a DJ with two weekly internet shows playing the music that he loves.
Jay Ayass DDS
Dr. Ayass received his Doctor of Dentistry degree in 2005 from Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry. He was on the Dean’s list and also received an Excellence in Dentistry award. Dr. Ayass is married and has a girl named Selena. On his free time, Dr. Ayass enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, listening to music and traveling.
Meet The Team
Camelback Team
Jacki
Camelback Office Lead
Marixsa
Front Office
Gracie
Dental Assistant
Yesenia
Dental Assistant
Adriana
Regional Manager
Biltmore, Phoenix, Mesa Team
Griselda
Lead Assistant
Sam
Dental Assistant
Janett
Dental Assistant
Iridian
Dental Assistant
Alirae
Dental Assistant
Janette
Phoenix Manager
Kathleen
Mesa Manager
Ammy
Front Office
Gardenia
Front Office
35th Phoenix, Buckeye, Cedar Team
Julian
Dental Assistant
Martha
Dental Assistant
Marlene
Dental Assistant
Karen
35th Office Manager
Ashley
Buckeye Manager
Janeth
Cedar Manager
Verania
Dental Assistant
Thamar
Dental Assistant