Our Team

Dr. Kris Volcheck
DDS, MBA
Founding CEO / Dental Director
Dr. Volcheck is the Founding CEO of Brighter Way Institute. He launched the first dental clinic in 2001 with a primary mission to serve Maricopa County’s homeless population.
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Dr. Robert T. Erickson
DDS, MS, OMFS-OMFR
Director of Education
Dr. Robert T. Erickson is the Director of Education at Brighter Way Dental Center. In addition, he is also the Director of the Comprehensive Oral Implantology Residency program at Brighter Way, which is an affiliate training center for Jacksonville University’s newest post-doctoral, dental education program.
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Dr. Michael Rosen
DMD, MPH
General Dentist / JU COIR Resident (PGY-3)
Michael Rosen, DMD, MPH, is a skilled general dentist who has taken an initiative to become an expert in all aspects of implant dentistry. He considers it an honor to share his skills and expertise with his patients and the entire dental community.
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Dr. Mohammed Al-Baghdadi
DDS, BDS, MS(OS), PhD
General Dentist / JU COIR Resident (PGY-2)
Dr. Mohammad Al-Baghdadi, DDS, BDS, MS(OS), PhD is a dentist with specific interest in oral implantology and surgery. He has been studying and practicing general dentistry and oral surgery for nearly two decades on three different continents.
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Dr. Lucienne Park
DDS
General Dentist / JU COIR Resident (PGY-1)
Dr. Lucy Park is a dedicated and experienced dentist who finds immense joy in helping her patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. Her journey into dentistry began during her college years after a mission trip to Bolivia, where she suffered a significant dental injury.
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Dr. Dev Patel
DMD
General Dentist / JU COIR Resident (PGY-1)
Dr. Dev Patel, DMD, is a distinguished general dentist with a specialized focus on oral implantology. This intricate field involves the surgical placement of dental implants and the subsequent rehabilitation with prostheses to restore areas in the mouth that are missing teeth.
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Dr. Joshua Basha
DMD, ADBA, MPH
Dental Anesthesiologist
Dr. Joshua Basha, DMD, is a board-certified dental anesthesiologist who specializes in providing sedation to patients undergoing dental procedures. He is a third generation Arizonan who grew up in Chandler and graduated from Arizona State University.
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America Sanchez
RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
America is a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist with over 5 years of experience in the field of dental care. Her top priority has always been to help patients achieve optimal oral healthcare through personalized treatment plans and patient education.
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