Meet the Team

Gilbert Dental Center

Dr. Justin Frost

Dentist

I grew up in Mesa, AZ. I come from a family filled with dental professionals. My dad is an endodontist, my uncle is an orthodontist, my grandfather was a general dentist with his office right across the street from my high school. I have an older brother who practices general dentistry in Idaho and a younger brother in dental school at Midwestern university in Glendale.

I went to college and received a bachelor’s degree in Idaho. I went to an accelerated dental school program: the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. I graduated from UOP June 2022. I Have been married to my wife Annika Safsten for 7 years. We have one daughter, Lucy, who is five years old. We have two dogs: a Cockapoo named Cozy who is 2 years old and an Australian Shepherd named Ollie who is one year old. I love to watch movies with my wife and daughter, go fishing at a river, work on computers, or play some videogames in my free time.

I love nerdy things including the science stuff behind dentistry and medicine. I really enjoy teaching and love to teach my patients about how teeth work any chance that I get. I believe all patients have the capacity to understand, and the right to know how teeth work. I believe patients should be able to explain why treatment was recommended and necessary before they get it done. I believe people with anxiety should be accommodated and cared for with empathy so they can get the care for their teeth that they need. I am a friend/ally to ALL and love living by the golden rule to treat people as I wish to be treated. Finally, my principal mission as a dentist is giving high quality, outstanding, and lasting work to my patients.

In Loving Memory of Dr. Spencer Torgerson

Dr. Spencer Torgerson brought a unique perspective to dentistry that came from his years of experience in other professions. Before finding his passion in the dental field, he built custom homes for a number of years in the East Valley. The experience he gained being able to see a project from an idea all the way through to completion was a valuable asset to practicing dentistry. He was able to relate with patients on a personal level across a variety of backgrounds.

Dr. Torgerson’s desire to pursue a career change to dentistry was fueled by a combination of personal medical issues and lack of empathetic doctors, as well as a desire to follow in his grandfather’s example as a selfless physician. He always remembered a line from a poem which his grandfather wrote that was hanging in his medical office: “Help me that I may listen patiently, diagnose carefully, prescribe conscientiously, and follow through faithfully.”

Dr. T (as he was affectionately called by his patients) earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville. He was an active member of the American Dental Association. He loved to learn and stay on the cutting edge of technology. He has developed and improved several advancements in the dental field and held two patents on dental devices. Nothing gave Dr. T more joy than being able to help patients completely change their lives through improving when their oral health has been improved.

Outside of the dental office, Dr. T enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing, being outdoors, woodworking, and remodel projects. He was pretty handy and there were few things he couldn’t fix or repair.

Ame

Registered Dental Hygienist

Education: Northern Arizona University, 1998—Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene The patients I see on a daily basis have become “family” to me. I like the interaction, being a part of something bigger, and helping my patients find health. I have a deep love and respect for dentistry. My job is amazing! I have a big family and my heart is full when I am completely emerged in their presence.

I grew up in the East Valley and my dad’s dental practice was here. My friends, family, and history belongs to the East Valley. I find pride in being able to serve the patients in my very own community.

I can’t wait to meet my next new patient! Come see me!

Korby

Registered Dental Hygienist

Korby is a registered dental hygienist who graduated with her AASDH with honors from RSC. She is passionate about patient education and excels at providing the best experience possible for every patient she meets! In her free time, Korby enjoys traveling with her husband and two kids. She also loves reading, being outdoors and all things Disney!

Kortney

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kortney is a Registered Dental Hygienist and graduated from NAU. The most important thing to her is providing a positive dental experience for every patient that walks through the door. She is passionate about her role in improving each patient’s oral health and helping those with dental anxiety overcome their fears. In her free time, Kortney loves to spend time with her husband, son and their 2 dogs. She also enjoys reading, training her pups and traveling.

Mariah

Dental Assistant

Mariah has been working as a dental assistant for over five years now. She has had the opportunity to work alongside some amazing Oral Surgeons over the years. Her favorite procedures to assist on are extractions, and implants. “I know it sounds weird. But, I love being able to give our patients a great experience, especially during the procedures they would expect to be scary.” She enjoys getting to know each patient and providing a personal touch for each patient encounter. Mariah enjoys spending time with her 2 children and 2 dogs. Mariah is also known around the office for being an amazing cook and even attended Culinary school before becoming a dental assistant. She is a woman of many traits, and we are so happy to have her a part of our team!

Cielo

Dental Assistant

Cielo is a dedicated and compassionate dental assistant with extensive experience in both pediatric and general dentistry. She is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient. Outside of her professional role, Cielo is a proud girl mom and an avid dog lover, caring for two Miniature Schnauzers. In her free time, she enjoys attending Dodger games, playing sports with her daughters, trampoline parks and roller skating.

Chelsea

Front Office

I recently transitioned into the Dental world after being a part of the Competitive Cheerleading industry for 12 years. I am excited to bring my energy into the dental field. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my husband and our two little boys. I completed my BA in Marketing in 2017 and love being able to use my skills here at GDC. I love bragging about our amazing patients on social media. I grew up in Nebraska but an Arizona girl through and through. I am a foodie at heart, if you ever need a restaurant recommendation, I’m your girl!

Brenda

Front Office

Brenda was born and raised in Boston, MA and moved to Arizona in 2005. She started working in the dental world at 16 years old as a sterile tech. Over the years, she cross trained between front and back office and was a dental assistant for some time. She found that her true love in dentistry was working at the front desk, and being able to build relationships with every patient. Brenda is a mom of 3 and loves spending all of her spare time with her children.