Board Certified Prosthodontist

Dr. Maleki graduated from King’s College School of Dental Surgery, University of London in 1992. Following five years of general practice, he entered the University of Minnesota to pursue his graduate degree. In May 2000, he received his Specialist Certificate in Prosthodontics as well as a Master of Science degree. Dr. Maleki joined Northwestern Memorial Hospital as an attending specialist in December 2000, where he held a clinical assistant professor position with Feinberg (Northwestern University) Medical School, Division of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Maleki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He is licensed in the states of Arizona, Illinois and Minnesota. He is also a member of both the American Dental Association and the Arizona Dental Association and has been in private practice limited to Prosthodontics & Dental Implants in Scottsdale, Arizona since October 2002. In 2011, he became a member of the Board of Directors for the Central Arizona Dental Society.

As a result of his commitment to lifelong learning and continuing education, Dr. Maleki takes, on average, over four times the amount of CE courses required by the state boards. Because of his clinical knowledge and expertise he is often recruited to lecture in the field of Prosthodontics and Dental Implants. He resides in Scottsdale with his wife Susan & their three children.

If you have any questions for Dr. Maleki, just click on the "Ask the Doctor" link above.

Staff

Cecilia BojorquezDental Assistant

Cecilia graduated from Excel College in San Diego, California with a degree in Dental Assisting in 2001. She has been assisting Dr. Maleki since 2004; and all of her experience has been in the field of prosthodontics. She is fluent in Spanish and can provide translation for patients who speak Spanish exclusively.

In her spare time, Cecilia, her husband Jorge and their son enjoy spending time at their vacation home in Mexico.

Roni Godshall-SmithPatient Services

Roni has previously worked in the dental field, both assisting and in front office. She also has experience in geriatrics and most recently directed the activity program for an assisted living facility in Phoenix.

Roni is married to husband Brandon, and they have one son. In her spare time, she enjoys singing karaoke, going to movies, volunteering with seniors and spending time with her family and friends.

Roni will be happy to assist you with scheduling an appointment or with any financial questions related to treatment at our office!

Debbie LamrouexDental Hygienist

Before becoming a dental hygienist, Debbie was a dental assistant for 10 years.  She graduated from Phoenix College in 1988 with her dental hygiene license. Debbie practiced in periodontics for 16 years and general dentistry for the past 8 years. She is a great part-time member of our team and she truly loves what she does!

Debbie has two grown children, a daughter and a son who now both live in Colorado. In her spare time she enjoys playing golf with her husband David.

Tanya WrightDental Hygienist

Tanya got her start in dentistry during her senior year in high school through a program at Horizon High. She worked as a dental assistant while attending Dental Hygiene school, and graduated in 2000 from Phoenix College. Tanya has over 20 years of dental field experience and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. She regularly gives in-service talks at Good Shepard Villa Assisted Living in an effort to educate the staff and residents about good oral hygiene practices.

Tanya, a second generation AZ native, is married to her high school sweetheart Jason. She has no children, but is the proud owner of one dog named Chloe who she adores!