Email: appointment@paseoranchpd.com

Paseo Ranch Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Phone: 623-223-9677

providers

Dr. Mathew Jensen

Pediatric Dentist

Mathew Jensen, DMD, is a highly-qualified pediatric dentist at Paseo Ranch Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Jensen brings with him many years of experience in providing dental care for babies, children, and teens. A native of southeast Idaho, Dr. Jensen has traversed geographical boundaries in his quest to share his professional expertise with those who need it most. As a dentist at Paseo Ranch Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Jensen is committed to ensuring that he provides exceptional, personalized, and compassionate care to his young patients.

From an early age, Dr. Jensen knew that he wanted to spend his life impacting others positively. The desire to serve and change lives drove Dr. Jensen to attend Brigham Young University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. After his first degree, Dr. Jensen attended the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Jensen completed his residency in general dentistry at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He then undertook a second residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. After the completion of his residency, Dr. Jensen established his private practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he served his valued patients for eight years.

Mathew Jensen

Paseo Ranch Pediatric Dentistry
and Orthodontics, Glendale, Arizona

Dr. Jensen is passionate about pediatric dentistry because it allows him to give young patients a lifetime of strong, healthy, and confident smiles. He is dedicated to ensuring parents and their children feel safe and comfortable during their appointments, and fostering a compassionate environment for positive patient experiences. Over the years, Dr. Jensen has successfully provided various forms of dental treatments to thousands of patients. Dr. Jensen’s extensive expertise ranges from preventive to restorative dentistry, including dental exams and cleanings, dental fillings, fluoride treatment, braces, and sedation dentistry.

Outside of his private practice, Dr. Jensen is passionate about contributing to the overall development of the community. His passion for outreach and voluntary work began in his youthful years, during which he served in a Latter-Day Saints mission to Alberta, Canada.

Dr. Jensen is a happily married father of four. When he’s not providing professional care to his patients, Dr. Jensen enjoys spending time with his family—that includes his wife Linda and four children—Anna, Elizabeth, Zachary, and Nathan.

Dr. Chrissy Triggs

Orthodontist in Glendale, AZ

Dr. Triggs enjoys interacting and treating patients of all ages. She is a firm believer that a confident smile lights up a room and she works hard to give her patients excellent orthodontic care. After completion from dental school in Arizona, Dr. Triggs received her Masters and certificate in orthodontics from the University of Colorado. She couldn’t be happier to be back in Phoenix with her husband. Dr. Triggs other interests include traveling, enjoying the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Kara Benkovich

General Dentist in Surprise, AZ

“Dr. Kara” is a general dentist Hailing from Buffalo, New York. However, while attending dental school here in Arizona, she knew she couldn’t leave the Arizona sun! After graduating cum laude from High Point University in North Carolina, Dr. Kara received her Doctor Dental Medicine degree as well as her Masters in public health from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health through A. T. Still University. She loves children and although a general dentist, she has dedicated her time to treating children.

Dr. Kara stays heavily involved in the dental community, particularly with her work as an executive board member for the Arizona Oral Cancer Awareness Walk held annually at the Phoenix Zoo, the Arizona Missions of Mercy dental clinics, Give Kids a Smile events at ASDOH, and serving as a chapter advisory board member for NAU’s Kappa Delta sorority.

Outside of the office, you can find her reading (she reads almost ten books a month!), working on calligraphy, playing pickleball, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. She is also excited and in the busy planning stages for her upcoming November wedding!

Dr. Kara is passionate about pediatric dentistry. She loves to help lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of optimal oral health and create happy smiles from the start of childhood. She cares about connecting on a deeper level with every child she treats. Her upbeat personality ensures both kids and parents are excited and comfortable during all visits and truly makes each family feel like they are hanging out with a friend.