Meet Our Team
DMD, FAGD
DMD, Pediatric Specialist
Autumn
Expanded Functions & Lead Dental Assistant
Team Member Since 2005
Sarah
Team Visionary & Marketing
Team Member Since 2015
Deanna
Team Integrator & Office Manager
Team Member Since 2018
Trudie
Dental Hygienist
Team Member Since 2017
Alice
Dental Hygienist
Team Member Since 2018
Christine
New Patient, Invisalign, & Sleep Coordinator
Team Member Since 2021
Mikayla
Master of Appointments
Team Member Since 2021
Rosco
Master of Comfort and Distraction
Team Member Since 2024
Kristin Wade
DMD, FAGD
I started my journey in the dental field as a dental hygienist here in Payson. It is this community, the support of my family, and my love for learning and helping people that propelled me into seeking a dental degree. I felt that I would be able to give back to Rim Country even more as a dentist. Some days it feels like I get to come to work just to see all my friends because I love what I do and the people I get to be with. It is a privilege and honor to create beautiful healthy smiles.
Professional Training
1998
- Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene
2009
- Earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) with a certificate in Public Health from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
2015
- Purchased this practice and renamed it Payson Premier Dental
2019
- Completed the Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship
- In 2019, I completed my Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry!
Advanced training:
-
- Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Smile Design, Invisalign, Healthy Start – Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing, Clinical Mastery, Bite Adjustments, Itero – Intra Oral Digital Scanner
-
-
Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
-
ADA Member
-
AzDA Member
-
AACA Board member
-
Councilmember First Things First
-
Kiwanis member since 2010
-
Katie Egbert
DMD, Pediatric Specialist
Dr. Wade and I met and became friends in dental school, and I am excited to be working here with her. You and your child can expect a welcoming and comforting experience based on mutual trust and respect. My patients will receive compassionate, state-of-the-art dental care. Our goal is for children to love and value coming to the dentist, setting them up with a positive, life-long dental home.
Professional Journey
2005
- Graduated magna cum laude from Northern Arizona University a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology
2009
- Earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) with a certificate in Public Health and was commissioned into the Army
2009-2012
- Served as a general dentist at Vilseck Dental clinic in Germany
2014
- Graduated from a two-year pediatric dentistry residency from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry
Involvement:
I am currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the:
“Payson Premier Dental provides the best dental care you could ever hope to find. Every member of the staff is friendly and provides for your every need as a patient. They go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. ”
Wayne Gorry
In-Office Savings Plan
No Insurance? No Problem!
Many people worry that they will not be able to afford the dental care they need. With the Payson Premier Dental Savings Plan, you can receive a discount of 20-100% off of your treatment!