Tina Ptacek, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
about me
I was born and raised in Phoenix and am a proud Sun Devil! I went to dental school at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and completed my pediatric dental residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. I returned to Arizona in 2012 to practice pediatric dentistry.
Professional Associations
Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Arizona Dental Association
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Achievements
Graduated summa cum laude, Chief Resident, Past President of Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Volunteer/Service Experience
Give Kids A Smile, Special Olympics, Arizona Mission of Mercy
Favorites
When I am not at the office, you can find me spending time with my husband and toddler. I am an outdoor enthusiast and am always cheering for ASU and the Arizona Cardinals. I love trying new local restaurants, especially if there are chips and salsa!
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My goal is to ensure a calm and safe environment where kids can be confident about visiting the dentist! As a parent, I understand the importance of engaging each child in their own special way. We will work together to achieve lifelong oral health and have fun along the way!
education
BS
Biology, Arizona State University; Tempe, AZ
DMD
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health; Mesa, AZ
Specialty Certificate
Pediatric Dentistry, Lutheran Medical Center; Holyoke, MA
