Our Team

Dr. Gina Elrod is a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry Class of 2001. Dr. Gina Elrod received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She practiced dentistry in Indiana until moving to Arizona in 2010 with her husband Ryan and their two sons, Vincent and Jack. Dr. Gina Elrod has a passion for helping her patients and educating them on the importance of oral health in relation to their overall health. She believes every patient should have a positive dental experience and helps them feel comfortable with her gentle and caring nature.

Dr. Gina Elrod is very excited to be practicing in Arizona at AZ Lifetime Dentistry. She is highly trained in Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign and Laser Dentistry. She also enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) , Central Arizona Dental Society and various study clubs.

Outside the office, Dr. Gina Elrod loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, their two sons, and their 2 Morkies, Ellie and Bear. She enjoys watching her sons play sports, traveling and enjoying the beauty and active lifestyle that Arizona has to offer.

Friendly and compassionate, Dr. Nguyen always knew she wanted to be in healthcare because she enjoys taking care of others and getting to work with her hands. She also loves being a dentist because she enjoys meeting new patients and connecting with them on a personal level while creating happy smiles.

Born and raised in the beach town of Ventura, California, she studied classical piano for 13 years before graduating from UCLA. Then Dr. Nguyen moved to Arizona to earn her master’s and dental degrees from Midwestern University. She loves exploring Phoenix both through her mouth, by discovering new restaurants across the valley, and also her eyes, by hiking the desert and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. She also enjoys nerding out by collecting Pokemon cards.

If Dr. Nguyen could max out a credit card, she would spend it all on making memories while traveling. She wants to see the world, including Antarctica, and try all the different cuisines. Someday she hopes to eat in a Michelin starred restaurant, visit Vietnam to learn more about her heritage and roots, and buy her own dental office.

Dr. Donald Provenzale, Jr. graduated Loyola University School of Dentistry, Maywood, IL in 1988 at the top of his class, and subsequently entered residency training in Anesthesiology at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL. At the time, he was given the opportunity to pursue an M.D. degree and continue training toward becoming a board-certified Anesthesiologist. Due to his love for Dentistry, however, he declined the offer.

He then enrolled in the Medical College of Georgia dental implant training program, ultimately leading to being awarded the highest distinction within the discipline of Implant Dentistry—— Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry. He is recognized as a leader in the field of Oral Implantology and has lectured extensively on the subject. He currently serves as the President of the Central District of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and as a faculty member of the AAID’s Chicago dental implant training program.

Dr. Provenzale strongly believes that treating patients with compassion and honesty, combined with the highest level of competence is the only way to practice Dentistry. Building a foundation of trust by treating his patients as special individuals is the very essence of his practice.

Credentials:

• Board-certified Oral Implantologist
• Diplomate, American Board of Oral
• Implantology/Implant Dentistry
• President, American Academy of Implant Dentistry—Central District
• Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Certificate, Medical College of Georgia Dental Implant Training Program
• Faculty, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Chicago Maxicourse™ Dental Implant training program
• Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
• Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
• Certificate, Medical Residency training in Anesthesiology
• Certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Hobbies: Music (trumpet), Ice hockey

Dani is passionate about teaching patients that great dental health starts at home, and she loves giving extra TLC to patients who are coming into the office in pain. Helping people who need it, and sending them off with a smile, is what motivates her every day.

Born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Dani grew up in Phoenix and graduated from Alhambra High School before attending Altrain Dental Assisting Academy and then getting her EFDA at Phoenix College.

Dani is married and has two little ones at home. She loves to read, take walks, and watch movies with her family. Dani’s bucket list includes buying a beautiful new house and traveling to Jerusalem and Rome.

CJ, our dedicated Business Office Manager, began her dental career at the age of 14. Working in a dental office sparked a lifelong passion for patient care. CJ’s favorite aspect of her role is helping patients achieve the smiles they’ve always dreamed of. She loves assisting patients in achieving their financial needs for dental treatments, making dentistry more affordable and accessible.

Originally from Los Angeles, California, CJ moved to Arizona eight years ago with her beautiful family. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Jamall, and watching her sons, Jamaal Jr. and Carsyn, play baseball and basketball. Outside the office, you can find her managing her restaurant, Mr. Fries Man, in Peoria, Arizona. She dreams of traveling to Africa, serving on a mission trip, and one day owning a doodle.