Dental Services — Scottsdale, AZ

Big-picture dentistry, focused on whole-body health.

From preventive cleanings and SMART mercury amalgam removal to CEREC same-day crowns, Invisalign, and sleep apnea care — most treatments live under one roof, delivered by an IAOMT-accredited team with over 30 years on Scottsdale Road.

30+
Years in Scottsdale
IAOMT
Accredited
SMART
Certified
4
Dentists on staff
Shea Dental of Scottsdale
Treatment suite
Dental technology
Whole-body framing

The mouth and body are closely intertwined. Every treatment is chosen with how your smile connects to your heart, sleep, and overall wellbeing in mind.

Science-based, IAOMT-accredited

Dr. Raiffe is accredited by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology — one of only two dentists with this distinction in the Phoenix Valley.

Leading-edge technology

In-house CEREC milling, a cone beam CT scanner, digital impressions, and the Wand single-tooth anesthesia device — engineered to streamline your visits.

01 — Preventive

Checkups, cleanings, and the visits that quietly do the most.

Most of what keeps a smile healthy is consistent, attentive preventive care. Our hygienists pair thorough cleanings with an honest read on what's changing in your mouth — so small issues stay small.

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Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings

Comprehensive hygiene visits and exams using digital impressions and intraoral imaging — the foundation of everything else we do.

Oral Cancer Screening

A quick, non-invasive screening included with each cleaning. Early detection changes outcomes, and it's part of our standard visit.

Gum Disease Treatment

From early-stage gingivitis support to deeper periodontal therapy — gum health quietly anchors heart, brain, and whole-body wellness.

TMJ Treatment & Nightguards for Bruxism

Custom-fit nightguards and TMJ care for patients who clench or grind — protecting enamel, jaw joints, and a good night's sleep.

02 — Holistic Dentistry

Holistic dentistry, done right.

Holistic dentistry asks a different question first: how does this treatment fit the rest of your health? Dr. Raiffe's IAOMT accreditation means a comprehensive, biocompatible approach to materials, technique, and the bigger picture.

What that looks like
  • Biocompatible material selection on every restoration
  • Airway and breathing assessed alongside the teeth
  • Whole-body framing for sleep, posture, and digestion
  • Patient education before every recommendation
Holistic dental consultation

"He's a big picture dentist with a holistic background who aims to provide his patients with the knowledge and education necessary to help them thrive."

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03 — Mercury Removal

Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal — done the SMART way.

Removing an amalgam filling is straightforward. Doing it without re-exposing the patient (and the room) to vapor is the part that matters. Dr. Raiffe is SMART-certified, with a protocol designed around containment from start to finish.

Health Concerns with Amalgam

Plain-language education on why some patients choose to remove silver fillings, and what the evidence actually says.

Who Should Consider Amalgam Removal

An honest assessment — not every old filling needs to come out. We help you weigh the risks, benefits, and timing.

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Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART)

The IAOMT's full protocol — high-volume evacuation, isolation, supplemental air, and biocompatible replacement materials. The same standard Dr. Raiffe applies to every amalgam he touches.

04 — Restorative

A cavity or broken tooth — fixed, often in a single visit.

Our in-house CEREC milling machine designs and produces ceramic restorations chair-side. For many patients, that means walking out with a permanent crown the same day — no temporaries, no second appointment.

CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns

Digital impression, in-house milling, fitted and bonded — all in a single visit. No goop, no two-week wait, no temporary crown.

Dental Crowns

Custom-fitted crowns that restore strength and shape to teeth weakened by decay, fracture, or large fillings.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Biocompatible composite fillings color-matched to your tooth — restorative care that doesn't look like restorative care.

Metal-Free Restorations

For patients who prefer to avoid metals altogether, we offer fully metal-free crowns, inlays, and onlays.

05 — Replacing teeth

Replacing one tooth or a full arch.

From single dental implants to implant-retained dentures, most of the replacement work happens here in the office — including the planning, the surgical placement, and the final restoration.

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Dental Implants

Permanent, root-replacing implants with planning supported by our on-site cone beam CT scanner.

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Dental Bridges

A fixed solution that anchors to the teeth on either side of a gap — a strong fit for patients who aren't implant candidates.

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Dentures & Implant Dentures

Conventional and implant-retained dentures designed for comfort, function, and a natural-looking smile.

06 — Cosmetic

Enhancing the smile you already have.

The smaller-scale, higher-impact treatments — bonding a chip, brightening a shade or two, recontouring a gum line. The kind of work that's quietly transformational without being obvious about it.

Veneers

Thin, custom ceramic shells designed to refine shape, alignment, and color across the front of the smile.

Teeth Whitening

Professional whitening that delivers a noticeable shade change without the over-the-counter risk of sensitivity.

Cosmetic Bonding

Small chips, gaps, or shape changes addressed in a single visit using sculpted, tooth-colored composite.

Gum Recontouring & Crown Lengthening

Reshaping the gum line to balance proportions and reveal more of the natural tooth structure underneath.

07 — Invisalign Clear Aligners

A straighter smile — without the metal.

Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-shaped aligners to gently move teeth into position. Removable for meals, nearly invisible in conversation, and planned digitally from start to finish.

Invisalign clear aligner
08 — Children's Dentistry

A dentist for your child — and the breathing, sleep, and growth that come with it.

Children's dentistry is more than cavity prevention. We watch how a child breathes, how their jaws are growing, and how the airway is developing — because what we catch at six often prevents what shows up at sixteen.

Children's Checkups & Cleanings

Gentle, age-appropriate hygiene visits in an unhurried environment, with parents welcome in the room.

Laser Lip & Tongue Tie Frenectomies

Quick, non-invasive soft-tissue laser releases — supporting easier feeding for infants and clearer speech for toddlers.

HealthyStart™ Habit Correctors

Early orthodontic and airway intervention designed to gently guide jaw growth and address breathing-related habits.

Airway and Breathing

A structured look at how your child breathes, sleeps, and rests — flagging airway concerns early, before they shape facial development.

Metal-Free White Crowns for Children

Biocompatible white crowns for primary teeth — strong, natural-looking, and free of metals like stainless steel.

Laser Fillings (no needles!)

For many small cavities in children, soft-tissue laser dentistry lets us skip the anesthetic injection entirely.

White Fillings

Composite, tooth-colored fillings designed to last through years of growth and shifting bite patterns.

Metal-Free Braces

Clear, low-profile orthodontic options for kids and teens — straightening teeth without a mouthful of hardware.

Sleep apnea treatment
09 — Sleep Apnea

Better sleep, without the CPAP mask for everyone.

The inability to breathe freely throughout the night can lead to chronic fatigue, impaired focus, and long-term effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. Our team helps patients identify sleep apnea and treat it with customized oral appliances — a conservative, non-surgical path that keeps the airway open.

Sleep Testing

We help arrange at-home or lab-based sleep studies so you can get a formal diagnosis before treatment begins.

Custom Oral Appliances

Slim, custom-fit splints designed to gently reposition the jaw and keep the airway clear through the night.

Sleep Apnea in Children

Inability to focus, behavioral issues, and even bedwetting can be signs of a sleep-breathing disorder in young patients.

Root-Cause Approach

Beyond managing symptoms, we work to identify the underlying cause and partner with you on long-term changes.

10 — Emergency

Same-day emergency care, for the days you can't wait.

Knocked-out tooth, severe pain, broken restoration, or sudden swelling — call us first. Our team offers same-day emergency dental care so you're not riding out the weekend in pain or making a trip to the ER for something we can handle in an hour.

How we treat emergencies

Same-day triage, imaging, and definitive care whenever possible.

Tooth Extractions

When a tooth can't be saved, we handle the extraction and discuss replacement options.

Cost transparency

Clear, honest pricing — and financing options for treatments insurance won't cover.

Prevention afterwards

Once the urgency is handled, we map out the prevention plan so it doesn't happen again.

Call us first
If you're in pain right now, please call.
(480) 998-3923
Open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Same-day emergency care available during office hours.
The technology behind it

The latest and greatest, where it actually changes the visit.

Our digital impression system and CEREC in-house milling machine let us produce beautiful, perfectly fitted restorations on-site. The Wand single-tooth anesthesia device makes numbing more comfortable. And our cone beam CT scanner gives us a precise three-dimensional view for implants, airway, and complex cases.

CEREC
In-house ceramic milling for same-day crowns and restorations.
Cone Beam CT
3D imaging for implant planning, airway evaluation, and complex cases.
The Wand
Computer-controlled single-tooth anesthesia for a more comfortable injection.
Soft-Tissue Laser
Used for frenectomies, gum recontouring, and select fillings — no needles required.
Not sure which service fits? Let's start with a conversation.

Tell us what's going on. We'll help you figure out what makes sense — and what doesn't. No pressure, no upsell.

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