Gentle Dental Heritage Plaza

ABOUT ME
Dr. Rodriguez says, ““Helping my patients to achieve and maintain excellent oral health gives me the most satisfaction from my profession, because it has a profound impact on your overall sense of well-being.”

He loves his profession because it gives him the opportunity to interact with so many people on a daily basis. He feels fortunate to have a career that allows him to improve his patients’ health, confidence and self-esteem.

After graduating from the University of Arizona, Dr. Rodriguez received his Dental Degree from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Arizona Dental Association and the Southern Arizona Dental Society. He also speaks Spanish.

Away from the office, Dr. Rodriguez likes snow skiing, hiking and keeping up with Arizona sports: Go Wildcats!

EDUCATION
B.S., Microbiology–University of Arizona
D.M.D.–Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Arizona Dental Association
Southern Arizona Dental Society

ABOUT ME
Dr. Kenney says, “I love the satisfaction of using my skills to help people, especially when it means getting them out of pain!”

“My decision to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon was at the age of 16 when I saw how my friend’s father changed lives with the facial trauma surgeries he performed. I’ve loved everything I’ve learned about oral and maxillofacial surgery since then!”

After graduating from Brigham Young University, Dr. Kenney received his Dental Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Arizona. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Arizona Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Association. He also speaks Spanish.

Dr. Kenney says, “I enjoy spending time with my wife, playing with my kids, serving in my church, and reading books.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Physiology and Developmental Biology–Brigham Young University
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery–University of Arizona College of Medicine

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Arizona Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association

Dr. Slivka says, “I enjoy creating a fun, friendly, and family atmosphere while providing the state-of-the-art in orthodontic therapy and dentofacial orthopedics. It’s the art of creating beautiful smiles and building lifelong relationships.”

After graduating from Ohio State University, Dr. Slivka received his Dental Degree from the College of Dentistry at Ohio State University. He received his Orthodontics Certificate from the New York University College of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Dentists and the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Slivka says, “In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, sculpture, surfing, and other outdoor adventures like white water rafting.”

Education

B.S., Human Nutrition–The Ohio State University
D.D.S.–College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University
Orthodontics Certificate–New York University College of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Dentists
American Board of Orthodontics