Our Team

Charles Clausen, DDS

Dr. Clausen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry.  He has provided gentle dental care to the families of the greater Phoenix area for over 20 years.

I believe continuing education is vital to maintaining successful treatment outcomes. In addition to my national affiliations I participate in a local comprehensive care study club where we make presentations and share knowledge on complex interdisciplinary dental cases.  We also provide orthodontic care, and I have studied under some of today's leading clinicians amassing over 1200 hours of continuing education in this field alone.

Whether you require full mouth reconstructive dentistry or gentle routine care we invite you to our office.  Our mission is to meet your needs in delivering expert gentle dental care.            

Dr. Clausen enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children in addition to golfing, boating, skiing, and coaching amateur hockey.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Dental Association
• Arizona Dental Association
• Central Arizona Dental Society
• International Association of Orthodontics
• American Association of Functional Orthodontics

Dianne
Office Administrator

Dianne and her husband moved to AZ from WA state in 2004 with their two sons.  Dianne completed her dental assistant training at Bates College in Tacoma, WA, and has enjoyed working in the dental profession for over 20 years.  Dianne keeps her dental knowledge current by attending conferences & seminars each year.  She enjoys time with her family, scrap booking, cooking and hiking with her two dogs.

Christie
Insurance Coordinator

After living in the Chicago area all her life,  Christie and her family moved to the Phoenix area in July of 2009.  She has extensive knowledge of the Insurance Industry.  Being the bridge between patient benefits and the Insurance reimbursements, Christie’s know how in this field is important within the practice.  During Christie’s free time you will find her jogging,riding her bike, or doing her favorite thing, spending time with her family.

Trish Fannin
Registered Dental Hygienist

Trish grew up in Las Vegas and moved to Phoenix in 1975.  She has worked in the dental profession since 1996, practicing as a Dental Hygienist since 2002.  She has one son, three stepdaughters and six grandchildren.  Trish's husband, Jeff, is a Neuropsychologist in private practice.  They both love helping others and for that reason they became involved with Canine Companions for Independence, a national organization that raises and trains dogs to assist people in wheelchairs.  They are charter members of the local chapter.  Trish and her husband enjoy traveling, spending time with friends and family and being involved with church activities.  Trish enjoys cooking and baking, playing Bunko with her girlfriends twice a month, and working out.

Karina Jimenez
Dental Assistant

Karina graduated from ROP Dental Academy, Riverside, CA, in 1992 as a certified Dental Assistant.  In 1996 she moved to Arizona and has been  with Dr. Clausen since 1997. Karina has two children and most recently welcomed an adorable grandson to her family.

Shanti Kuchibhotla
Registered Dental Hygienist

Hello, my name is Shanti; which means "Peace."  I have been a dental hygienist for almost 10 years.  I'm from all over: I grew up in Calgary, Canada, married and lived in Long Island, New York and moved here recently from New Jersey.  I have been in Arizona now for 2 years and have grown to love it.  My two little boys are 9 and 5 years old and keep me busy with soccer and basketball.  My husband is a computer engineer.  In my spare time, I like to cook, do aerobics and decorate my home.

Nina
Dental Assistant

I was born and raised in Ukraine, then moved to Seattle, WA in 1998. It was there I received my Dental Assistant degree. My husband and I moved to Arizona in 2011. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling with my husband, hiking and running with my two dogs, camping, and swimming.