Lida D. Raoufi, D.D.S

Personal Philosophy:

Dr. Raoufi's commitment to her dental career and her patients' well-being is expressed in her interests for others.  This principle is universally woven into the fabric of her personal life, and professional health-care philosophy; a philosophy where the dynamics of commitment and professional responsibility merge into one: 

"Treat everyone as you would like to be treated." 

Dr. Raoufi genuinely understands how her patients feel when coming in for dental treatment: with her kind hearted, bed side manor Dr. Raoufi puts every patient at ease.  Dr. Raoufi is a very warm person, who treats everyone around her like they are family.

Since 1991, Dr. Raoufi has held a visible position in the Scottsdale professional community, and is an active mother to two.  In her time away from the practice, Dr. Raoufi's primary focus is with her family.  She enjoys playing tennis and racquetball, and is always in attendance at her childrens' soccer games and gymnastics competitions.  She is that ultimate "soccer mom" on the sideline, showing her support for her children and sharing in their interests. Dr. Raoufi’s is active in her children’s lives, and loves teaching them new things.  A vast portion of her time away from her career commitments is dedicated to her children, who are, as she says, "the center of her universe."

Credentials:

After graduating high school in Austin, Texas, Dr. Raoufi spent two years of her undergraduate at the University of Washington in Seattle. She then moved on to the University of California Los Angeles where she received her Bachelor in Psychology. While studying towards her Bachelor degree, Dr. Raoufi was involved in the publication of a number of articles with the research Department of Aerodonetics in UCLA's School of Dentistry. In 1991, Dr. Raoufi graduated from the University of Southern California with her Doctorate in Dental Surgery.   Dr. Raoufi's professional history includes volunteering at children's hospitals and mobile clinics. She is a member of the Arizona Dental Association and actively attends Continuing Education courses to stay well informed and up-dated in clinical technique; a personal and professional commitment to the enhanced level of care offered at American Family Dentistry.

Dr. Brian Daub, D.D.S

Personal Philosophy:

Dr. Daub has always practiced dentistry understanding the length of time in practice is secondary when measuring a professional career.  Progressive growth with a diversity of clinical and academic experiences is the true measures for professional development.  While it is true one can have 20 years of clinical experience, it can also be said that without diversity those years can be repetitive and the professional development equates to 1-year, 20-times over; literally the same experiences, year after year, time and time again.  Dr. Daub is one who has embraced change and challenge, his professional resume is a partial list of those professional experiences.  It has been his great fortune to experience nearly constant opportunities and diversity throughout most of his professional career. 

On the personal side, Dr. Daub is quite the adventurist. He enjoys almost everything that has to do with the great outdoors, such as hunting, fishing, golf, exercise, jogging, biking, and desert adventures.  However, long talks with his best friends are measurably the key to his greatest interests and overall happiness. Dr. Daub has a wealth of knowledge that he loves to share with people, which makes him an amazing conversationalist.

Credentials:

Graduating from the University of Illinois, School of Dentistry, in 1975 Dr. Daub's career in dentistry has been diverse and rewarding. The first 20 years of his professional career were spent in Minnesota; during that time, he earned fellowship recognition from the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics, consulted for a west coast dental manufacturer, and trained dentists throughout the U.S. in practice management concepts and bio-medical clinical techniques.

Later he relocated to Pennsylvania where his practice had a focus on dental cosmetics and advanced dental technology. While there, Dr. Daub also practiced veterinary dentistry, acted as a contributing author for a well recognized quarterly dental journal, participated in dental research, and was privileged to be a New York spokesperson for Arm and Hammer toothpaste. Dr. Daub has been featured on Fox, ABC, NBC, and CBS TV, and honored with newspaper articles on the topic of dental public health issues.

Dr. Sarina K. Mercado, D.D.S.

Personal Philosophy:

Dr. Mercado's philosophy can best be summarized in one word...  excellence.  As an Endodontist, root canal specialist, Dr. Mercado is confidently focused on her clinical technique with attention to detail; while at the same time being quietly aware of her patients' every need and concern.  Dr. Mercado takes the time to insure her patients have a comfortable and pleasant experience; in Dr. Mercado's own words, "technique without compassion is not acceptable."  Away from the office, Dr. Mercado enjoys her two mini dachshunds, trying new restaurants, time with her friends and family; yet she manages to reserve enough time to delve into an extension class and satisfy that under-current of academics curiosity for personal development.

Credentials:

Born and raised in the Philippines; Dr. Mercado received her dental degree from Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines in 1987. After graduation Dr. Mercado practiced as a general dentist prior to migrating to the United States in 1992.

While in the United States she pursued Advanced Studies at NYU, College of Dentistry where she earned her degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 1996.  During her senior year at NYU, she became a member of the honors program, CCAPA.  Upon graduation from dental school, she completed a one year General Practice Residency Program at the Catholic Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York where she received the "Biotene Award for Excellence in Hospital Dentistry". This training program mainly focused on traumatic injuries of the head and neck, oral surgery, hospital dentistry and general medicine. Immediately after her residency program, she was accepted in a two year Post Graduate specialty training in Endodontics at New York University. During this time, she also served as a clinical instructor in Endodontics to pre-doctoral students.

Dr. Mercado has been in practice for 9 years. She spent the first 6 years of her practice in New Jersey as an associate Endodontist and in December 2006 she relocated to Scottsdale where she continues to practice as a dentist.

Joshua Mondlick, D.D.S.

Personal Philosophy:

Being a periodontist, my philosophy is to listen carefully to each patient to identify their personal dental and overall health goals. I take a personal interest in each and every patient. Diseases and conditions in the body have implications in the mouth, while the health status of the mouth has implications on the rest of the body. My approach is not only to look at the entire mouth, but also to integrate the larger picture of overall health, presence of disease, and inflammation.

I want to promote good health by working in collaboration with your general dentist and even your physician (when necessary). This collaboration will result in better, longer lasting health. I deliver comprehensive treatment of the entire mouth even if that treatment is focused on a single tooth or multiple teeth. I look forward to meeting you and helping you work towards your goals for your mouth, appearance and general health.

Credentials:

Growing up in Upstate New York, Dr. Mondlick attended Union College in Schenectady, New York and the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He then furthered his education with an additional year of training in hospital, community, and special needs dentistry as well as trauma at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mondlick then relocated to Phoenix, Arizona to practice general dentistry for three years in South Phoenix. He was selected to enroll in the prestigious Veterans Affairs Hospital / New York University combined program in periodontics in New York City. The program was a three-year, full-time residency with over 6000 hours focusing on periodontics and implant dentistry.

Dr. Mondlick's training in New York City was focused on both small and large multi-discipline treatment plans, staged serial extraction cases (transitioning patients from all teeth to all implants), soft (gum) and hard (bone) tissue corrective procedures, sinus grafting, control of periodontal disease and its effects, as well as dealing with severely medically compromised patients. Dr. Mondlick is affiliated with multiple professional organizations locally, nationally, and internationally including: the American Dental Association, Alpha Omega, the Arizona Dental Association, the Arizona Society of Periodontists, and the American Academy of Periodontology.

He also teaches clinical periodontics part-time as an Assistant Professor at the Midwestern School of Dental Medicine, in Glendale, AZ, and volunteers at the Central Arizona Shelter Service's free dental clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.