DOCTORS of the DESERT
Veteran Turned Holistic Dentist Dr. Jason A. Jones, DMD of Pure Smiles
“I LIKE TO SAY, ‘Be kind to your dentist. He has fillings too.’” Dr. Jason A. Jones is no stranger to dental work. He understands the hesitation often associated with visiting the dentist. “I have had some painful experiences as a child and didn’t like almost all of my dentists growing up, so I know what patients are going through,” he recalls. His mission as a holistic dentist is to create healthful smiles by minimizing any discomfort. “I spend quality time giving my full attention and it shows in the results,” Jones says. Jones served in the US Navy for six years and was deployed overseas three times. After leaving the military, he attended Penn State for his Bachelor of Science degree in premedicine and received his doctorate degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He migrated to Santa Monica where he worked in a hospital treating compromised patients, including those with oral cancers. “Working in a hospital made me want to help patients gain overall health beyond the oral cavity,” he explains. Four years ago, he relocated to Phoenix to be closer to his in-laws and benefit from the sunshine as an outdoor enthusiast. In his spare time he enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking the Valley’s scenic trails. “The outdoors here is quite amazing, especially coming from the Pacific Northwest, [which is where I am originally from]. I plan to be in Arizona for a long time,” he states. Jones opened Pure Smiles — a center for advanced and holistic dentistry — in Scottsdale this past January. He works alongside his dental hygienist wife, Jenna Jones. Their mini goldendoodle, Penelope Von Doodle, is currently being trained to be a certified therapy dog for the practice’s patients. “[Opening my own practice] has been an exciting and stressful process, but we love every moment of it!” Pure Smiles offers exceptional service with a dedication to comfort and compassion. Jones and his team carefully assess each procedure and select high-quality products to help
preserve and protect each patient’s overall well being. “I look at the body as a whole and relate it to the dentition and vice versa.” He continues, “I strive in making sure the patient is receiving the best treatment in their best interest.” In additional to general care, Jones’s expertise ranges from safe amalgam removal to ozone therapy and dental implants. Admittedly, smile rehabilitation and surgical cases are his favorite. He uses Platelet Rich Plasma/Fibrinogen, a concentrated source of blood plasma with different growth factors, and cutting edge technologies, including a 3D cone beam imaging and intra-oral scanner, to perform minimally invasive and painless procedures. “I love helping others in route to health and watching patients see a new side of themselves. I work closely with other specialists locally and, as a team, we can help get patients on track to a healthy smile and body.” TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PURE SMILES, CALL 480.585.1612 OR VISIT WWW.PURESMILESAZ.COM.