Who are we
AZ Family Dentistry is a family dental practice where we treat kids as well as adults. At AZ Family Dentistry your smile and the health of your oral tissues are our top priority and we love taking care of it.
The comprehensive dental care provided by Dr. Trupti Nadkarni and her team includes crowns, implant restorations, bridges, veneers, root canals, extractions, dentures, teeth whitening, fillings and management of gum disease.
Over the years Dr. Nadkarni has mastered and perfected the various techniques used in all general dentistry procedures and learnt from the extensive training she has undergone in order to make your visit a relaxed and pleasant one.
As a provider of dental services our team also helps you understand various aspects of dental insurance coverage so that you can benefit form the maximum utilization of the benefits available to you.
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Trupti Nadkarni graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1999.
Prior to this she has completed her Master of Dental Surgery in 1996 from Bombay University, India.
After graduating from dental school she worked as the Dental Director of a Community Health Center in Rockford, Illinois before moving to Arizona in 2005.
Dr. Nadkarni has been in clinical practice for over 10 years. She thoroughly understands the apprehension some patients have associated with dental visits and hence makes every effort to make your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Dr. Nadkarni is not only comfortable treating adults she also loves treating kids of all age groups.
Dr. Nadkarni is committed to continuing education and training. In order to help you get the best, she attends numerous dental conferences and meetings, learning newest techniques so that she can use the latest products in the dental field to help create a healthy smile.
Dr. Nadkarni lives in Chandler along with her husband and two young children. In her spare time she enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.
Meet our Team
Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly and caring. They are here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.
Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate with our patients to provide the best care possible. Both members of our team have been with us at AZ Family Dentistry since we opened doors in 2007.
Office Manager: Peggy Vanstone
Peggy will be the first smiling face you see when you come in to see us, and we put her there because her smile will tell you she is genuinely glad to see you walk in that door! 
Peggy has worked in the field of dentistry for the last 7 years and is experienced in all aspects of dental insurance, patient scheduling and coordinating treatment appointments. She schedules appointments, checks patients in and out and keeps the office running smoothly.
Peggy is available to answer any questions you have concerning your care, services or insurance benefits. Communications is the key to a great relationship between patients and their providers. We pride ourselves on being available to answer any questions you may have. Please call, fax or email us and we will do our best to assist you. We are a lively bunch and love to work in a fun environment. We would love to see you and meet your dental needs.
Peggy is also a certified collector and a trained dental assistant. She and her husband have lived in Arizona for 11 years. Her hobbies include motorcycles and ice-hockey.
Dental Assistant: Stephanie Martino
Stephanie is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved to Arizona in 2002. She has been working in the dental field for the last 13 years. She is currently a member of the ADAA and the AzDA and continues to advance her knowledge by taking continuing courses. She is also certified by the Arizona State Board of dental examiners in dental radiology and CPR certified from the American Heart association.
Stephanie enjoys using the computer as it applies to digital radiography, scheduling appointments and taking intra-oral pictures. She will always do her best to make you feel comfortable and make your visit pleasurable when you come to the office.